This is just another kitschy piece of propaganda! And I´m truely sorry for the guy and his family, they used his death for this.
shareI haven't seen this movie, but the plot sounds a lot like a movie I watched recently "The Messenger (2009)" w/Woody Harrelson & Ben Foster. Only difference is that "Taking Chance" is based on a true story.
shareI respectfully disagree. How was this propaganda? It was a very moving film that in no way endorsed the war in Iraq nor sought to use Chance Phelps' death as an anti-war message. I thought it was very well done simply because it could have been used as such and was not.
shareAm I the only one that somewhat agrees with the OP? All these movies have the same message: "Go to war, fight for your country and if you die, you'll get to be a hero".
There only difference here is that the story's based on a true story. It's still just a big piece of propaganda poo.
Well personally I think if you can't be supportive of those who fight for this country then you need to go live somewhere else. As I said before this movie was about showing the world what it means to be a soldier. And it definately put things into perspective for a lot of people around the world not just the U.S! And a lot more people have a lot more respect for the men and women who fight and die for the land they love. And as for feeling sorry for Chance's family they were on the set the whole time the movie was in production. They are proud of the movie. And before you go accusing them of using their son for wealth and fame, I will tell you that that definately isn't the case! You people who think think that the men and women who die for this country don't deserve the title of hero need a big dose of reality! Cause if it wasn't for them and those before them , we would practacly be slaves! So show some frickin respect!
shareThis is a very touching movie about sacrifice, honor and gratitude. I will always show respect to the fallen and I will not forget that our freedom is not free.
Greetings from Brazil. We also love our troops just like americans do.
Thank you Otra76! You just prooved what I said! That the whole world was touched by my friends story! Blessed be!
shareI do live somewhere else. And I'm not saying that his parents are using him for wealth and fame. His country is using him to fool people like you into believing that this war is the right thing.
That is pure subconscious propaganda.
I respect the soldiers for what they do, but I hate your government for starting this unnecessary war and keeping it alive for so long.
And just what about this movie tries to fool people into thinking that the current war is the right thing? Please cite specific scenes or lines that promote the war.
I'm not an actor. I just play one on TV.
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I know it is close to 7 years after you posted this, but having seen this movie just last night, I cannot understand how anyone can turn this into a "pro-war message". If anything, after seeing the faces of Kevin Bacon's character and Chance's family, it is more of an anti-war message if anything. But it was done with great respect to the people who serve.
You need to open your mind more as to what you are watching.
I agree that this movie has very little interesting content, and feels strongly as propaganda. The only character that is developed at all is Lt.Col. Mike Strobl (but not very deeply either), all the rest of the characters are absolutely uni-dimensional. There are too many narrative deficiencies, and it really never caught my attention.
I understand that for the people that has family involved directly in this war it could have been a very touching subject (by far the demographic group that gives this movie the highest rankings are women older than 45). Nevertheless, by no standards does that make it a good movie.
As respectful as you might feel for the families of the marines killed in action, it's very difficult to ignore the obvious bias on the uni-dimensionality of all characters, and the blatant emotional manipulative intention of the ubiquitous slow-paced soundtrack.
If those people were made up, you'd have a case, but they're not, so you don't.
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Redwingjs- Are you kidding? They are portrayed by actors, how are they not 'made up'?
Anyway, I agree with the OP. (Though he might have been a bit more forthcoming with reasons to support his statement.) I also agree that it is truly tragic that a young man lost his life.
I was moved (read: teary eyed) by many scenes in the film, but after watching it I was struck with the strange mindset the film portrayed. It seemed to me that only a nation that has a very large proportion of people with such a deeply ingrained ‘Militaristic’ attitude as America could produce and admire such a simple and one dimensional film such. Movies like Valley of Elah take a much more confronting and profound statements.
Also, I am deeply puzzled by the idea that it is the noblest thing one can do to die for your country. Especially if your country is far from blameless in the bigger political picture. The fact that this soldier died in a country that viewed him as an invader is not very honorable or noble in my book.
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Also, I am deeply puzzled by the idea that it is the noblest thing one can do to die for your country. Especially if your country is far from blameless in the bigger political picture. The fact that this soldier died in a country that viewed him as an invader is not very honorable or noble in my book.
You and the original poster seem to think that this story was ment to "entertain" you, in which case you should have changed the channel and looked for something more to your taste. This was one of the most moving stories I have ever seen in my life. My son just returned from his second tour in Afghanistan and I served in the Navy for 20 years, so perhaps it impacted me to a higher degree than many others, but If my son had still been deployed overseas when I saw this, I wouldn't have been able to stick it out until the end.
If you can't fix it, fix it so nobody else can either!
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kitschy piece of propaganda? shame on you. imagine you would live elsewhere. lets say a country like iran or china. you would feel the chains sooner or later. you would feel what it is to live unfree.or to dont have the right to speak free.
soldiers in the free world fight for your freedom . even for you freedom of stupid speech. for the freedom to call this movie "kitschy propaganda" . at least you should honor their sacrifice.
I am truly astonished by this remark.
This movie takes no position on whether the United States should be in Iraq.
This movie (1) illustrates the reverence with which our slain servicemen and women are treated (2) affirms the goodness that is in (most) people and (3) helps the escort officer answer questions about himself.
It is an uplifting movie.
The cynicism reflected in this remark reflects, I fear, an education at the hands of the liberal elite that have dominated public education for decades.
If this remark is truly genuine, I feel sorry for this gentleman. To be trapped in this kind of thinking must bring no joy to his life.
Well said rhklwk-1....the negative comments on this story reveal a shallowness, a selfishness and lack of emotion that is most likely irreversable....
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