TAKING CHANCE
I finally watched this masterpiece of a story again tonight. It's a true story about PFC (made posthumously a Lance Corporal) Chance Phelps, USMC, and written by his official escort to his final resting place, Lieutenant Colonel Strobl. As this story unfolds, you are drawn into it, rapidly falling heart first. The multi-dimensional reach of this story will truly make you see everything and everyone in a whole new light.
It will touch you in so many ways and yet stab you in the heart, while it soothes your heart. It will envelop all of your raw human emotions and have a vise grip on your guts, but it is a real story being retold.
It isn't so much about the war in Iraq as it is about the intricately detailed process a soldier goes through once he or she has fallen and the tender, respectful care they receive from everyone on the long journey to their final resting place. It's also about the journey of an escort and the profound effect Chance's going home had on everyone along the way.
Before Kevin Bacon agreed to take on this role, he admits that he was reluctant because he wasn't sure he could give the part the depth it called for or the realness it deserved. I now understand why he felt that way. Mr. Bacon portrayed the Colonel almost to a T and the HBO production company stood true to their word by protecting the integrity of the original story. Beyond all doubt, HBO made the right decision in going with Mr. Bacon. Of all the great and memorable roles he has played, this was the story he was born to tell. The family of Chance Phelps has praised the movie and the acting of Kevin Bacon. I cannot begin to imagine the kind of inner strength it must have taken for any member of Chance's family to watch this film.
I applaud the family of Gibson Chance Phelps. I applaud HBO and I praise Kevin Bacon for giving this role the strength of character that it truly deserved.
Lieutenant Colonel Strobl said that if there were more men in the world like Chance, there wouldn't be a need for the Marines. Well said.
I finally watched this masterpiece of a story again tonight. It's a true story about PFC (made posthumously a Lance Corporal) Chance Phelps, USMC, and written by his official escort to his final resting place, Lieutenant Colonel Strobl. As this story unfolds, you are drawn into it, rapidly falling heart first. The multi-dimensional reach of this story will truly make you see everything and everyone in a whole new light.
It will touch you in so many ways and yet stab you in the heart, while it soothes your heart. It will envelop all of your raw human emotions and have a vise grip on your guts, but it is a real story being retold.
It isn't so much about the war in Iraq as it is about the intricately detailed process a soldier goes through once he or she has fallen and the tender, respectful care they receive from everyone on the long journey to their final resting place. It's also about the journey of an escort and the profound effect Chance's going home had on everyone along the way.
Before Kevin Bacon agreed to take on this role, he admits that he was reluctant because he wasn't sure he could give the part the depth it called for or the realness it deserved. I now understand why he felt that way. Mr. Bacon portrayed the Colonel almost to a T and the HBO production company stood true to their word by protecting the integrity of the original story. Beyond all doubt, HBO made the right decision in going with Mr. Bacon. Of all the great and memorable roles he has played, this was the story he was born to tell. The family of Chance Phelps has praised the movie and the acting of Kevin Bacon. I cannot begin to imagine the kind of inner strength it must have taken for any member of Chance's family to watch this film.
I applaud the family of Gibson Chance Phelps. I applaud HBO and I praise Kevin Bacon for giving this role the strength of character that it truly deserved.
Lieutenant Colonel Strobl said that if there were more men in the world like Chance, there wouldn't be a need for the Marines. Well said.
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