This is one of the most important movies of this century so far. It should be required watching, just as many books are required reading, in educational institutions. One can not truly understand the meaning of freedom without understanding the cost of freedom.

Whilst sad and touching with people giving their lives for their country, there was scene after scene of cringe, when you watch you will see, especially the scene when the casket leaves the airport to go to his home town and the people turning their lights on, ruined the movie and the good work the real life people would do, worth a watch if bored or raining. A documentary or real life account of what is done would be more fitting, its almost like Kevin is bringing his own mother back from a war zone and whilst I am sure full respect is given in real life I really don't think that these people after bringing thousands of people back would be treating each event like they do in this movie.

Taking Chance starring Kevin Bacon is one of the most stirring movies I have seen. Not only does it show us how our fallen Marines are treated after death, but it also gives us insight into what one of these "returns to home" does to the people involved and the people along the way. It is a most fitting tribute to the Marines and to how our country honors them. I recommend this highly to all members of the family.My family has a military history, although they were in the Army and Navy. These have their way of honoring the fallen, but they cannot and do not top the USMC's way of taking the lost home. This keeps you completely "involved" throughout, and there are no dull moments. Get it....and then come back and like my review....because there is no doubt you will love the movie.

I must say the movie is not for the action hungry. This movie shows the touching journey of escorting the dead body of Chance Phelps (based on actual events). This film deserves a 10/10 for how touching and lovely this film is.I must say the first 2 times although it is a very short movie I did fall asleep but the third time I watched the full movie and was very moved. I literally just watched the movie minutes away from writing this review.When the screen went to black and the credits rolled I was glued to the couch with the thoughts of the movie. My heart was thumping through the movie in a non suspenseful way but a sort of sympathetic way. If you are a immature idiot or a young person stuck in a false reality you will not like this movie at all.