Taking Chance
Moderator: Site Admin
- JarHedSolja
- Tadpole
- Posts: 458
- Joined: October 7th, 2004, 10:23 am
Taking Chance
I'm pretty sure I read this article here but I've just been exposed to this movie trailer. It was the story of a Marine LtCol who brought home a young PFC Chance Phelps, who was killed in Iraq. It stars Kevin Bacon. Despite all the bullshit movies being made about the war like "Stop-Loss" and "Home of the Brave," I think this one is something we can be proud of. Here is the link to the trailer if you'd like to watch it.
http://www.imdb.com/video/imdb/vi113247001/
http://www.imdb.com/video/imdb/vi113247001/
1999-2001 USMC
2003-2006 1-148th INF (M)
2006-2009 585th MP Co
2003-2006 1-148th INF (M)
2006-2009 585th MP Co
Taking Chance
Not sure if anyone has posted or even heard about this yet. It's on HBO tonight at 8PM EST
Based on real-life events, Lt. Col. Michael Strobl,a volunteer military escort officer, accompanies the body of 19-year-old Marine Chance Phelps back to his hometown of Dubois, Wyoming.
http://www.imdb.com/video/imdb/vi113247001/
Based on real-life events, Lt. Col. Michael Strobl,a volunteer military escort officer, accompanies the body of 19-year-old Marine Chance Phelps back to his hometown of Dubois, Wyoming.
http://www.imdb.com/video/imdb/vi113247001/
02-08 1/128 INF BN
- Infantry44
- Ranger
- Posts: 76
- Joined: June 8th, 2004, 8:47 pm
Re: Taking Chance
I'm not a tech guy so I'm not sure if this is possible, but if someone who's got HBO could burn a DVD of this as this airs, please contact me.
Much appreciated
Much appreciated
#06-06
OIF 06-08 (PL, 10th MTN)
OIF VII / OND (XO, 5th GRP)
JORSOF EV11 (TL, 5th GRP)
OIF 06-08 (PL, 10th MTN)
OIF VII / OND (XO, 5th GRP)
JORSOF EV11 (TL, 5th GRP)
Re: Taking Chance
***There were two threads on this topic, so I merged them together.***
RLTW
EP
RLTW
EP
Always remember: BROS BEFORE HOES.
Re: Taking Chance
Must be the same dust storm I had at my house.. wrote:Watched it twice last night. What a great movie. For some reason I had several severe allergy attacks while watching it.
B Co. FIST 3/75 Rgr Rgt.
1991-2000
RS 9-92
Task Force Ranger 1993
For those who fight for it, freedom has a flavor the protected will never know.
1991-2000
RS 9-92
Task Force Ranger 1993
For those who fight for it, freedom has a flavor the protected will never know.
Re: Taking Chance
having done this duty I must say it was like going back and doing it again. even down to the ass fuck TSA turds. This pretty much nailed it. The Dover thing was odd, cause you sign for a body, toss it in a van.........................really weird.......................................Dust, I cried so hard............
A co 3/75
RRD
RIP/PRC
Ranger Instructor 4th RTB
H co LRS
WTC
MUTC
#8-91
"I will never out rank stupid people"
Mentor to Myself
RRD
RIP/PRC
Ranger Instructor 4th RTB
H co LRS
WTC
MUTC
#8-91
"I will never out rank stupid people"
Mentor to Myself
- JarHedSolja
- Tadpole
- Posts: 458
- Joined: October 7th, 2004, 10:23 am
Re: Taking Chance
I think this one should have been played on the big screen, not just on HBO.
1999-2001 USMC
2003-2006 1-148th INF (M)
2006-2009 585th MP Co
2003-2006 1-148th INF (M)
2006-2009 585th MP Co
Re: Taking Chance
I fucking had to miss it because of work. At least it's on a lot within the next month.
Sounds like it was good.
Sounds like it was good.
02-08 1/128 INF BN
Re: Taking Chance
it's also supposed to be on demand, if you have HBO.
things have changed since then. now they are running charters out of Dover. so the casket had a flag draped the whole ride, the escort(s) goes into the charter with one or two caskets, and they depart.
I was sitting in the Dover AMC terminal for several days trying to get to Kuwait with some of our birds, while they played fiddle fuck with our C-5. in Jun 07, there were probably 2-3 going out a day that we saw. Honors were rendered impeccably every time. at least the AF got that part right.
things have changed since then. now they are running charters out of Dover. so the casket had a flag draped the whole ride, the escort(s) goes into the charter with one or two caskets, and they depart.
I was sitting in the Dover AMC terminal for several days trying to get to Kuwait with some of our birds, while they played fiddle fuck with our C-5. in Jun 07, there were probably 2-3 going out a day that we saw. Honors were rendered impeccably every time. at least the AF got that part right.
A Co & HHC 3/75 '93-'98.
RS 10-94.
200 meters of green shit next to a river in the desert does not qualify as a "Crescent of Fertility" -me
"The meek shall inherit the earth, one meter wide and two meters long" -Lazarus Long
RS 10-94.
200 meters of green shit next to a river in the desert does not qualify as a "Crescent of Fertility" -me
"The meek shall inherit the earth, one meter wide and two meters long" -Lazarus Long
Re: Taking Chance
X2. Not an HBO guy. Hell, not even a movie guy. I've got a cabinet full of Clint movies that I watch. But this is one that I'd like to see.Infantry44 wrote:I'm not a tech guy so I'm not sure if this is possible, but if someone who's got HBO could burn a DVD of this as this airs, please contact me.
Much appreciated
MSG, U.S. Army, 1987-2007
RSClass 10-92
RSClass 10-92
-
- Ranger
- Posts: 955
- Joined: March 17th, 2005, 10:05 pm
Re: Taking Chance
Seen this last night. It was a good movie and it would make any mans eyes get watery if they've ever lost a close friend or two. I'd recommend you watch it if you get the chance.
Ranger School CL# 04-05
Re: Taking Chance
Don't have the words. It made me sad and proud all at the same time.
If you're able, see this one.
If you're able, see this one.
Re: Taking Chance
the thing that got me was that it was a military movie that didnt focus on wartime heroics, but of the aftermath that noone wants to see...noone ever sees in Hollywood
"...Fuck it all and Fuckin no regrets..."
God Bless Dementia
1/75, A2W, 11Jul93-18Nov94 (started day 1 of a 34 day nap)
God Bless Dementia
1/75, A2W, 11Jul93-18Nov94 (started day 1 of a 34 day nap)
Re: Taking Chance
Rangers,42L5V wrote:X2. Not an HBO guy. Hell, not even a movie guy. I've got a cabinet full of Clint movies that I watch. But this is one that I'd like to see.Infantry44 wrote:I'm not a tech guy so I'm not sure if this is possible, but if someone who's got HBO could burn a DVD of this as this airs, please contact me.
Much appreciated
I'll check into this and see what I can do. Will get back in touch by the end of the day I hope.
02-08 1/128 INF BN