This is one of the best movies I've seenreally moving.

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sheltonp6 — 12 years ago(May 26, 2013 03:38 PM)

I accidently came across this film in the older section at BB about 3 years ago. I viewed it and immediately went to Amazon on the computer to order it. I love this film. I think its Bacon's best work. Every time I watch those vehicles line up on the highway, I lose it. It's on one of the HBO channels tonite. There's no better film to watch for Memorial day than this one.

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TrumpIsAHump — 12 years ago(May 26, 2013 06:39 PM)

What gets me is when he gives honors (or whatever it's called) each time the casket is moved, and more and more people gather around each time.

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jpr1961 — 12 years ago(May 26, 2013 08:00 PM)

.having seen "Taking Chance" at least 20 times I'm confident when I say, that, as an American .it should be required viewing.

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sheltonp6 — 12 years ago(May 26, 2013 09:56 PM)

I wish I had a still shot of that convoy escort going down the highway. I'd frame it and put it on a wall.

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steve112547 — 12 years ago(May 26, 2013 10:05 PM)

Totally agree - that procession on the highway, as it grows, is an image that defines the whole film. Just watched it again ,with our own small-town New Mexico Memorial Day ceremonies tomorrow . Thanks.

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sabar-1 — 11 years ago(May 27, 2014 03:44 PM)

I live in Ohio and have more than once seen bodies traveling to small towns from the Columbus airport. All along the way, maybe for 50, 60 miles and more, the nearest town lines up their fire and police departments on the overpasses of the highway. When the hearse finally pulls off onto a road going to the town, the road is lined at any town along the way with citizens. I inadvertantly was following the same path one day to visit my folks - major highway to a smaller two lane - we were almost going to the same place. I was part of the growing convoy. By the time the hearse arrived at the hometown, I was bawling - I had to pull over.
Rachel

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werlecar — 12 years ago(May 27, 2013 01:47 PM)

Just finishing now for the first time, so moving. I was sobbing throughout the film.
Everyone should watch this.
You have enemies? Good. That means you've stood up for something in your life-Winston Churchill

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rivrwst — 12 years ago(May 28, 2013 11:07 PM)

werlecar, Ive seen this movie several times and havent be able to get through the whole film without breaking down. For me as a Vietnam vet It give me hope that the way my fellow army buddies were treating coming back from Vietnam.

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werlecar — 12 years ago(June 02, 2013 11:43 AM)

Thank you for your service, rivrwst.
You have enemies? Good. That means you've stood up for something in your life-Winston Churchill

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Sly_Svaak — 12 years ago(October 14, 2013 04:44 PM)

Truly moving. I wept throughout the movie. I may not believe in war but I do believe in human nature.

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sabar-1 — 11 years ago(May 27, 2014 03:38 PM)

Agreed, OP. Somehow I missed it at the time and caught it on cable yesterday. I'm not an emotional person but I cried the.entire.movie - from the opening scenes all the way to the end. It's beautifully done. I have renewed respect for Kevin Bacon.
Rachel