TV Barn TV Picks: "Taking Chance" on HBO

Welcome to the newest feature of TV Barn -- sneak previews! This week I look at HBO's "Taking Chance," starring Kevin Bacon as a Marine officer who escorts the remains of a private killed in Iraq to his final resting place; and "The Order of Myths," a PBS documentary about segregated Mardi Gras celebrations in Mobile.

(P.S. I'm going to try to produce these on Wednesdays from now on. "Taking Chance" repeats Feb. 22 and 24 and Feb. 26 on HBO2. Click here to grab the video RSS.)

Comments

[Guard Dog]

Thank You HBO - This story needed to by told - I have a new opinion of HBO - Semper Fi

[David]

Every American should see this movie. Freedom isn't free, and we should all think about the service men and women who guard our gates.

[Bob]

I did burial duties when I was stationed at Marine Barracks Naval Weapons Station Calif..1967.all were for Marines kia'd in Vietnam. very tough duty. But tougher was when I was sent to Vietnam 1968 Marble Mt Mag-16 and we had to pick up Marine kia's in our Hueys.. some thoughts always went through my mind..the familes back home didn't even know their loved one had been killed and I could picture what each Marines funeral detail was going to look like..tough memories..
HBO's Taking Chance was heart breaking..but I think a lot of new genration in this country need to see reality how our
countries warriors make the extreme sacrifice for all of us.. and their familes too.

[Louis Ponder]

I had and have no idea of Kevin
bacon's political affiliation and at this point I don't care!!!!!
That was the most moving film I've ever seen!!!!!!!!
Thank you Mr. bacon and thank you HBO for such a fantastic Production!!!!

[Dawn]

I just finished watching Taking Chance. I just wanted to thank everyone involved with this film for making it. It reminds all of us the sacrifice our men and women are making. God Bless the Phelts family and every military family.

[karren]

Powerful movie! It increases your pride for our armed forces!

[Niall Conway]

Perfect. Very moving

[Darlene Eldred]

What a beautiful but sad story of what all of these young people have sacrificed for us. We all ache for these young people and their loved loved ones who are left with memories of their beloved. HBO did a great job of presenting this with taste, warmth and a movie that everyone should see.

[justin]

caught this late last night on hbo....saw previews & figured it would prove to be worthwhile; this film was touching and a real tearjerker to say the least...I cannot imagine anyone watching this and not having a difficult time holding back tears.Kevin Bacon did a great job portraying his character.

[Gene Doyle]

I am a 84 year old WW2 Navy vet who sat tearfully watching this movie. What an emotionally traumatic experience for the Marine officer (Bacon) office accompaning PFC Phelps on his last journey. Thanks to the producers and HBO for this movie. God Bless!

[Louis Ponder]

I had and have no idea of Kevin
bacon's political affiliation and at this point I don't care!!!!!
That was the most moving film I've ever seen!!!!!!!!
Thank you Mr. bacon and thank you HBO for such a fantastic Production!!!!

[Shirley]

AWESOME! Thanks so much for this powerful movie. I cried the entire way thru. I am soooo proud of our men and women who serve our country. Kevin Bacon did an outstanding job. HBO you really got it right with this one. Thanks for showing it.

[FRANK C VASATURO]

I AM A 70 YEAR OLD NAVY VET.
H B O THANK YOU I HAVE NEVER BEEN SO SAD & SO PROUD AT
ONE TIME. PFC PHELPS THANK YOU! THANK ALL ARE MEN AND
WOMEN SERVEING OUR COUNTRY.
AND KEVIN BACON YOU WERE MENT TO PLAY THIS PART
AWESOME!!!