Taking Chance (2009) * FIRST TIME WATCHING * reaction & commentary * Millennial Movie Monday

Today is Memorial Day in the States, where we remember the brave men and woman who gave their all of our country. This movie is such a sobering and touching tribute. I highly recommend this film. Kevin Bacon really knocked it out of the park.
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[@markehrlich9862]

My wife and I were able to make it through this movie "ONCE". The sadness it brought us was counter balanced by observing the care and respect that is given to the fallen soldiers. It is nice to know that our son was lovingly cared for ,every step of the way, while making his final journey home from Iraq.

[@jamestaylor2920]

Mr. & Mrs. Ehrlich, Thank you for your sacrifice and your service to our country. I joined the Airforce as very young 17 year old. I understood what risks that I was accepting by joining the military. What I did not understand was just how many of my extended family were serving with me. My parents and my younger sister worried because they were unclear of what my service entailed as they had never served. My older brother enlisted in the Airforce five years earlier, so he worried because he completely understood my responsibilities. Add to this my Grandparents and my six sets of Aunts & Uncles. Each Uncle had served either in the Army, Navy, Airforce, or Marines. My brother, one first cousin, and I were the only members of our generation that joined, while my Father was the only male member of his generation of our familes that did not serve. My poor mother was charged with keeping this extended family up on my status. Each half hour call home meant her spending hours updating our extended family. Many civilians never come to understand the sacrifice and service that family members experience. You served every hour that your son did and your sacrifice continues every hour since your son gave his life. May a gracious God watch over you and the other family members that served with your son. Thank you for your service and sacrifice.

[@BrianJPB74]

I am sorry for your loss, As a vet, I honor his and your sacrifice today. “ I feel how weak and fruitless must be any word of mine which should attempt to beguile you from the grief of a loss so overwhelming. But I cannot refrain from tendering you the consolation that may be found in the thanks of the Republic they died to save. I pray that our Heavenly Father may assuage the anguish of your bereavement, and leave you only the cherished memory of the loved and lost, and the solemn pride that must be yours to have laid so costly a sacrifice upon the altar of freedom. “ - Abraham Lincoln

[@davidmc1489]

Condolences...prayers for you n yours this memorial day.. NSDQ

[@BajaJonny]

God bless you and your family.

[@magnificentfailure2390]

Please accept my everlasting gratitude for the gift your family rendered, and my everlasting condolences for the loss of your honored son.

[@matthewdavidwheeler]

I’m a composer for Film. We write everything from scratch. Generally speaking, the director will send me the film, and I have between 6-8 weeks to score the whole thing. The music is the last thing that is added to the film. I hope that answered your question. Love the channel, keep up the great work. God Bless.

[@SchlockstarJoe]

I’ve heard that modern movies are screened for composers using a temporary score, usually taken from an older film, and instructed to write a variation of, or take inspiration from, the score used. This is given as one of the reasons scores have become so bland and forgettable in recent years.

[@Dreveryn]

Unless you're working for Tom Hooper who somehow believes the orchestra should be able to follow the actors singing queues, which had minimal music and sometimes changed between music and click track mid take. credit: Sideways - Why the Music in Cats (2019) is Worse than you Thought

[@alanholck7995]

It must have been a blast to write the music or play in orchestra for classic Warner Bros. cartoons like Bugs Bunny or Roadrunner

[@matthewdavidwheeler]

@@SchlockstarJoe This is true. Temp scores are a very real thing. The issues are not with the composer. It’s the fact that we have to write music for the director and the producers (which could exceed more than 12). Needless to say it’s difficult to have your individual musical voice. We can write the most amazing, thought provoking score; but if the powers that be don’t like it. Then rewrite it. It’s a tough business.

[@DeconvertedMan]

amazing!

[@alanholck7995]

Retired military here. This movie is very accurate. Yes, there is a process, beginning with notification of next-of kin (worst duty I ever had to do), transporting the remains to Dover AFB (where they are embalmed & dressed in proper uniform), and all the way to burial. They are escorted the whole way.

[@rkstevenson5448]

I had to do funeral detail in the Army once. We were fortunate, only one funeral we had to attend. Kid was only 19, though, and watching all his friends and family come in... That was hard. They were all devastated. So much life ahead of him, just gone.

[@CrayCruz]

Thank you for your service. Respect.

[@LottaLove]

Thank you for your service and sacrifice.

[@aligaines8476]

I was stationed at Dover during Jonestown... You could imagine.

[@alanholck7995]

@@aligaines8476 Flight surgeon I knew was stationed in Panama at time. He was first medic on the ground at Jonestown. He didn't talk about it much.

[@kylrean3891]

I'm a retired Sailor, and not ashamed to admit this film wrecks me every time.

[@pauldonohew3084]

Me too brother. Retired Corpsman here. I did several tours with FMF in Iran, Iraq and Afghanistan. I did my share of zipping up our fallen but until this movie I didn't know the rest of the journey. It pulls my heart strings everytime.

[@MacDorsai]

Same brother!

[@briangreisen7875]

I did Four years in the service of the army and my father had a Silverstar for his bravery in Vietnam so fuck you

[@bernardsalvatore1929]

YES SIR

[@RetiredSailor60]

Retired OS1 here....

[@Bad_Wolf_Media]

As a veteran who never served in combat (I served between Gulf War I and 9/11), I can absolutely understand the outlook from Kevin Bacon's character in this film. I rarely ever identify myself as a veteran. It's not that I'm embarrassed or anything, I just don't feel like I'm on the same playing field as the men and women that went to the front lines. There were several moments here when people were trying to convince Bacon's Lt. Col that he shouldn't feel that way, but I can assure you, that's not something a person can just set aside.

[@L77045]

I had a really hard time with this for a while as well. The military gave me more than it asked, and was a positive time in my life. At the same time, so many of my friends came back from combat torn up and having lost people they cared about. So unless I was somewhere with someone else that knew I was a veteran, I wouldn't identify myself when asked. Thought I didn't deserve it and wanted to honor those that did. Then I was very kindly told by some close friends that did pay a heavy price that I needed to pull my head out of my ass and take pride in what I did. That I served every bit as much as they did. "You volunteer? You swear the oath? You do your job? Then pull your head out of your ass, you're one of us." So to respect and honor them, I do take pride in my service, and just wanted to pass it on to you.

[@projectaurora3496]

@@L77045 well said. I too served between those events (USAF '93 - '97) and sat behind a desk working with computers for 4 years. No I never went overseas or saw anything other than office work, but I signed up, trained and served my country with pride. I don't care what you did, if you served you have my respect.

[@jillpeterson8196]

Readiness counts for a lot. Thank you for your service!

[@mikeh720]

@@L77045 Very similar experience here - same time frame as Bad Wolf, USN 95-99 on board CVN-73 at a desk job, same feeling of "less equal". Took my cousin, who served in Afghanistan & Iraq in both enlisted and commissioned positions with the Army, reminding me that we were all one team and no part would've been successful in their mission without the support of the others. I still don't broadcast it much beyond the Navy Veteran license plate frame on my car.

[@davewarrender2056]

I'm the same brother , I feel a raid for not seeing combat , even more so seeing as my pa served in Korea , my uncle was a landing craft pilot on D-day , and the husband of one of my mum's friends was a despatch rider on the beaches at dunkirk I think if I was not disabled now , I would be in Ukraine to fufill my honour to my old uniform , my family , and my brothers and sisters who are no longer here. RIP to all of them , and thanks to all the angel flights no matter which country their from.

[@DoomerONE]

I truly am touched you enjoyed that. It was a very powerful film and something so very well done and respectable. So to help with your questions 1. Yes Composers make the music based on the film mostly. 2. Yes the instructions given to him at the orientation are the factual steps they must adhere to. 3. Yes you are going to cry ( but to be honest I have seen this movie a few times and tear up each time) 4. Yes the escort has to be present and provide honors (the salute) anytime the body is put on or removed from any vehicle. 5. Kevin's characters job was to study the rates at which troops were being lost and recommending assessments for troop level increases or decreases. 6. The viewing was to verify that everything was still in order after being moved. 7. PFC means Private First Class 8. Yes his father put the medals he had earned in Vietnam on the casket 9. The red group are Veterans from "other" wars. So those would be vets from Vietnam, Korea, WW2 etc. Thank you for doing such a truly amazing job on this review and I am touched that you enjoyed this.

[@davidmoyes7010]

I would be crying because this movie is literal torture and Kevin Bacon sucks @$$ and watching it means you're gonna have to commit actual self-harm on yourself. Kevin Bacon is God f**king awful. Everything about him sucks @$$. He's the only person I've ever been borderline glad to find out he got covid-19.

[@BARUCHIAN99]

Nice thorough explanation!!

[@thomast8539]

To add to #9, pretty certain that the older veterans are wearing their Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) attire of red caps and jackets.

[@alanholck7995]

@@thomast8539 Yes VFW. There is also the American Legion; both were started after WW1 as veterans organizations.

[@Cherokeelion]

It is ok to learn Ashleigh, do not be upset. This is a very rigid protocol in place to respect and honor those who gave ALL.

[@ameyer1970]

The ones in red were retired Marines. They are part of the Marine Corps League Auxiliary. I served in both the Marine Corps and the Air Force. While in the Air Force I worked in the Air Transportation field. One of the jobs we did was transportation of human remains. I can't count the number of service men that I helped to transport. Every time I was working, if there was an HR movement, I volunteered to work it.

[@RussVerbofsky]

The Marine Corps League is the only congressionally chartered United States Marine Corps-related veterans organization in the United States. Its congressional charter was approved by the 75th U.S. Congress and signed by President Franklin D. Roosevelt on August 4, 1937.

[@puterbac]

I kept searching men in red, old men in red, etc at military funeral and I couldn’t get google to find any answer. Thanks. I assumed it was local VFW or American Legion guys.

[@aligaines8476]

Thank you.

[@Oldermodels_are_twitchy]

"They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old; Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn. At the going down of the sun and in the morning We will remember them."

[@alanholck7995]

Lest we forget.

[@oldbroadwithbaggage5472]

Thanks for reviewing this movie today. my boyfriend, a retired Marine, did this duty more than once during his time of service. This is one of his all time favorite movies, and he loves how dead on accurate it is. And he commends Kevin Bacon for doing such an amazing job, even down to the way in which he salutes. He is always moved to tears by this movie.

[@aimeequattlebaum5073]

Daughter of a Navy Veteran here, this movie is accurate. It wrecks me every time I watch it, and I purposely watch it every year. ❤️💔❤️

[@kratz57x]

I could go on for hours in many directions about this movie, suffice it to say I hits me every time. I came home, many didn't. To all who have fallen, in combat and after returning home, you are not forgotten. Ashleigh, no one faults your innocence - it means so much that you care.

[@Cherokeelion]

100 percent.

[@bardaghohio]

"Taking Chance" shows what Hollywood can do when they try. A realistic, almost subdued script along with a somber and respectful performance from Kevin Bacon. I served, many years ago, in the US Navy (1975 - 85), in the "peace time" of the Cold War, but, all of us knew that there was always the possibility of war. I cried the first time I watched this movie; cried the second time, as well, and was very close to tears just watching your sensitive reaction. I knew - on one level - about the process when the remains of the fallen arrive at Dover, but, I learned quite a bit, as well, during the movie. And, I was just as touched by it...and, by your reaction.

[@rauldelgado9375]

I did the memorial team for the vfw.i did notice taps not played

[@brianhammond2832]

I was a combat engineer during desert storm. In 2016 I was traveling and saw a solder smoking outside his hotel room and I spoke to him. He was army color guard for funerals but before that he was 88m truck driver. He was really impressed with my mos and asked what theater I fought in. That was the first time I realized how inferior I feel to the men who fought in Iraq and Afghanistan. I’m sure that truck driver saw more action than I could ever imagine. Thank all you guys. Especially the ones who died or had pieces taken out of them there.

[@austenjones9498]

Former marine here and this film makes me cry every time. One of my favorites. Thank you for reacting to this

[@alexanderiel6950]

No such thing as "former" Marine. Once we are Marines we are always Marines, just no longer active duty. Our Oath has no expiration date, look it up, and stay safe Devil Dog. Semper Fi.

[@johnfriday5169]

@@alexanderiel6950 there's no such thing as an ex-Marine. Former Marine is the proper way to denote a Marine no longer associated with the Marine Corps in any capacity. At least it was when I served.

[@bernardsalvatore1929]

SEMPER FI, SIR AND I CRY EVERY TIME ALSO!!!🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@erincosta565]

My grandfather was in the Navy in WWII. He died when I was 14. At his funeral, they did the 21 gun salute and taps. The taps killed me. My grandmother was a wreck. Every time I see a military funeral, I ball my eyes out.

[@kylederry5031]

Here in Canada every soldier that dies, when they come home, they land at CFB Trenton and are driven 250kms to Toronto for autopsy and prep. They travel highway 401 and the stretch between Toronto and Trenton is called the highway of heroes. People line up on all over passes, firefighters park the trucks, ems and police too and everyone salutes the convoy

[@audiecindygulbrandsen1028]

Don't forget the police block the express lanes for the procession. You can see this HOH repatriation videos.

[@thomast8539]

Ashleigh, I've been part of your audience for a while now and all I can say is, please keep doing your best and try to stay grounded. Trying our best and keeping a level head are just a couple of things that we should all be working on. You are a good human being.

[@scottboswell6406]

Seeing the tearful post viewing Ash pop up between happy and smiling pre viewing Ash was a shock! I hope Ash never worries that we EVER doubt her compassion and caring!! It's one of many reasons why we love her!! I've never seen this, and I wouldn't call this a typical 'war' film, but a great one to see for Memorial Day! I'd say there are 2 types, the ones where we see the battles and fighting, and then there are ones like this, soldiers returning home. Other great films like this are "Best Years of Our Lives", "Coming Home", and "Born on the Fourth of July".

[@jamestaylor2920]

I second "The Best Years of Our Lives". It is a movie that I watch each year on Veteran's Day along with "12 O'Clock High".

[@nationaltrails9585]

The morning my Dad passed at the VA Hospital, the nurse insisted that his body be covered with the flag before it was moved from the room. Our family followed him to his relocation in the hospital.

[@HotrodDan]

Love your reactions, baby girl. If you'll notice, the older veterans wearing red at the ceremony were predominantly Native Americans... (makes sense, being that the funeral is in Wyoming) In military parlance, RED stands for Remember Everyone Deployed. Not just the soldiers who have been KIA, but those still serving. Appropriately, many Native and minority groups have adopted wearing red at funerals to signify that members of their community had not always (historically) been afforded the same honors in serving or passing. Thankfully, the military now considers wearing such dress uniforms appropriate at such events.

[@johntautimez7088]

The men in red were former WWII Navajo Code Talkers.. all Marines who would send small groups to represent the fallen Marine...Now they sadly are almost all gone

[@barstro]

I've seen this movie when it first came out on HBO and have it on DVD. I'm surprised that I haven't seen anyone else review this movie yet until now. I don't care who you are, if you watch this film, it will definitely touch your heart.

[@sandramiller1988]

If you wanna watch a war movie that shows the honor the military deserves then you really need to watch “Saving Private Ryan”. And bring a boatload of tissues.

[@puzzledhopp]

Saving private Ryan gives you all the emotions…excitement, anger etc etc

[@jfk767]

When we deployed to Bosnia in late 2001 it was the first mobilization of the 29th Infantry Division since WWII. We had a few D-Day survivors of the 29th come for the sendoff. After 11 Sep 01, we were still at Fort Dix finishing our Pre Mobilization training, some of them came up again to see us off. We were given an auditorium and the film Saving Private Ryan and some of us watched the film with them. Several of them said it was the most accurate portrayal of the beach landing they'd ever seen. Some of them were visibly choked up when talking about it. That thanksgiving 10 if them, along with historian Steven Ambrose, came over to visit us. They spent about 90 minutes telling stories in the theatre and it was among the greatest things I've ever experienced. Bob Slaughter "hey Joe, tell them about how you met Patton." Joe Farinholt "that's a stupid story, nobody wants to hear that." It was a great story and everyone wanted to hear it. Bob Slaughter was the man primarily responsible for the WWII memorial in Bedford Virginia. Bedford became the US town that suffered the greatest losses of WWII when most of them were killed storming the beaches. Joe Farinholt only had 3 1/2 months in combat in WWII but in that short span of time he earned 4 Silver Star and either 4 or 5 Purple Heart. And he met Patton and got a real cool story to tell out of it.

[@scyz2807]

Saving Private Ryan is an Ashleigh Five Star movie for sure! Probably a five tissue boxes movie also.

[@puzzledhopp]

@@scyz2807 should start a tissue ranking 🤧🤧🤧🤧🤧

[@scyz2807]

@@jfk767 I was able to talk to an older local gentleman many years ago. He has since passed away. Anyway, he was in the Battle of the Bulge. He was very lucky and got picked to be in General Patton's own tank group (or maybe Patton's own tank). I'm sure he saw lots of what happened during that battle but serving so close to the General he was about as safe as a soldier could get.

[@PB-tr5ze]

Ashley, When you get to DC you have to go to Arlington National Cemetery. It is one of the most hallowed and sacred places in the US. On memorial day they place a US flag on every grave to honor the fallen. My dad served in the US Army Honor Guard at Arlington during the early part of Vietnam. He wasn't even a US citizen at the time (people never believe me when I say that, but it's true), he had no idea what the Honor Guard was and had accidentally volunteered thinking he was volunteering for extra Guard duty because it let him sleep in late and kept him being assigned KP. Those years in the Honor Guard were the best of his life, he cherished every moment and even later in life when he started declining, he would straighten straight up, move with clockwork precision to demonstrate how to march or salute and he would light up with pride when any one asked about his time in the Honor Guard. Till the day he passed, he sincerely believed that he was blessed by having the privilege of bringing his fallen brothers or sisters Home. This is the funeral for Astronaut Gus Grissom, this was the last funeral my dad participated in before being tranfered to pilot training to be a medi-vac pilot. You will see my dad at 2:17 on the front left of the formation. kzbin.info/www/bejne/bJyzap2Ye9hsrLM On his final visit to Arlington, my dad made a point to stop at the grave and pay his respects.

[@actaeon299]

Thank you Ashleigh for reviewing this. This was made from actual notes taken by Kevin Bacon's character. The movie makers interviewed him and tried to make it as accurate as possible. Also, when you mentioned the family that also had served, you find both.. there are people that were the only one in their family to serve... and you'll find families that have a lot of them that served.

[@chuckvt5196]

As a Vietnam era vet, this movie is certainly accurate. It is a very somber and well-orchestrated process. How poignant that in our deepest grief, we find our highest humanity.

[@WeberIMayRoam]

Thank you for your service, @ChuckVT, and Welcome Home. Sincerely, the daughter of a Vietnam Vet

[@chuckvt5196]

@@WeberIMayRoam Thank you very much, Amy! Thank you to your dad, too!

[@TheRscorp]

It's really nice that you did this for Memorial Day. This movie isn't particularly well known by a lot of people and it should be. Thank you.

[@anonomas6126]

As a military spouse I feel that memorial day is extremely important and being completely ignored this year. Thank you for doing reaction.

[@jfk767]

His father's medals were Vietnam service medals. One of the nice things about every small town in the Midwest where I'm from is that every one of them has their own veterans memorial. In small communities where, quite literally, everyone knows everyone, everyone feels the loss. As such it's impact is felt by the whole town.

[@deathscythe9158]

I’m so glad you’re reacting to this movie. My Dad is a retired Army veteran and his job was to recover bodies, clean them, identify them, clothe them in full uniform and deliver them to their loved ones. In this movie you’ll see how careful and respectful they are with their fallen soldiers. It’s not an easy job and I have nothing but respect for my father and any soldier who sacrificed so much for our freedom. 🫡

[@msmrsro]

An appropriate choice for Memorial Day. A very moving film.

[@vesaturkia8270]

Old Finnish geezer here. I have been watching your videos for about a year now. Haven't commented yet but now I feel I have to. Both my grandfathers fought in WW2 against the Russians. One of them wounded twice, first he got a shrapnell in skull, recovered, went back and got shot with a machine gun in torso. Survived, didn't have to go back. Lived to be 84. At his funeral there was an old guy I didn't know. He put his flowers on the coffin, looked at the relatives and read his card: "Remembering a fellow singer, brother in arms, savior of my life". I was like WTF. This happend in 1994. Anyways I just wanted to thank you for your comments, I saw this film a few years ago and had the same reaction. And now too. Thanks for the tears.

[@Sam_on_YouTube]

Ashleigh seeing a 26 year old Kevin Bacon in Footloose: He can get it. Ashleigh seeing a 51 year old Kevin Bacon: Why does he look so old? Also Ashleigh: Older Kevin Bacon can get it way more than younger Kevin Bacon.

[@BIGE1312]

You couldn't have picked a better film for today. Thank you.

[@CharlieJayWAY]

I’m in the navy overseas, I’ve been watching your channel since the beginning I love your content. Thanks for not forgetting about us and everyone who gave everything. I would implore you to watch saving private Ryan I think your viewers who are especially veterans and service members would appreciate that. Thank you Ashley keep the train rolling you’re doing great.

[@michaelparker5761]

As a veteran, I experience Memorial Day a little different. I served from 1974-1994 and lost friends in Viet Nam and Iraq. Today is the day I'm a little quieter than normal and spend a great deal of the day and night thinking about them. They will never be forgotten and their gallantry and bravery will always live in our country. I'm so glad you experienced this movie. MSgt Michael A. Parker USAF (Ret.)

[@battle_p9291]

Thank you for observing Memorial Day 2022 with your reaction and comments to "Taking Chance." I've known and served with a few fellow Marines who gave the ultimate sacrifice for our nation, so Memorial Day always has a special meaning to me, not only for my Marine brothers, but for all men and women who have fallen.

[@rockyroadproductions4016]

To all who have served our Republic or currently are, Thank You. My family fled here from Cuba because of the Freedoms you have defended and preserved over the years. To all of us Civilians, please honor their sacrifice by honoring our duty to be informed, to vote and serve in jury duty when called upon.

[@o.b.7217]

I highly recommend *"Last Flag Flying"* _(2017)._ It's basically a road movie, starring *Steve Carell, Bryan Cranston, and Laurence Fishburne* as three Vietnam War veterans who reunite after [Carell's] son got killed in the Iraq War. [Carell] asks his old buddies to accompany him, while he's bringing his son's casket to the Arlington National Cemetery. Almost forgot: Another great movie is *"The Messenger"* _(2009)._ It's a war drama starring *Woody Harrelson and Steve Buscemi.*

[@thomast8539]

That is a pretty good film too.

[@jackmacjr]

As a 23.5. year Veteran 4 years in the US Air Force and 19.5 years in the US Army let me say that I just watched your reaction to watching " Taking Chance " . I watched this movie when it originally came out and then about two years later I was honored to meet Lt Colonel Mike Strobl at a VFW function , he said that Kevin Bacon nailed the part perfectly and he even chocked up watching it because it brought back so many memories . I thank you from the bottom of my heart for your reactions as they were so heartfelt please don't change and stay honest with your feelings , stay safe out there !...!...!

[@tadanott300]

The gratitude you showed to the veterans at the end of the film means so much. It came from your heart and it is appreciated.

[@brandoncollins1225]

Great review, Ashleigh. This is an emotional movie.

[@michellepeters7066]

Please watch "Who framed Roger Rabbit"!

[@ukebec1178]

Can we agree that Ashleigh can use a break from difficult emotional movies for a while?

[@itzakpoelzig330]

Yes, get this girl a comedy! She needs it.

[@JakeRaven1970]

Yes!! If any top tier patrons are around, throw her something lighthearted. and upbeat. Can I suggest the Australian movie "The Castle"? (can't guarantee she'll like it but she won't be emotionally wrecked!!)

[@AtomixIGN]

So either Life is Beautiful. Eternal Sunshine. Or Brokeback Mountain.

[@bravehome4276]

She's got Pirates of the Caribbean coming up. If that doesn't cheer her up, nothing will! Honors and prayers to our serving men and women, those present and those who have gone before. We pray for them each week in our church.

[@itzakpoelzig330]

@@AtomixIGN Instructions unclear. Destroyed Ashleigh.

[@timothyschultz2876]

I am a hard man I don't comment on videos often. I am a combat veteran. I served in the 1st Bn 505th Parachute Infantry Regiment. 3rd Brigade. I had lost ALL hope that our young were completely LOST. Your reaction brought me to tears. Which hasn't happened in a long time. Thank you.

[@Russell_Crockett]

Not knocking this film, but if you want to see the best movie with Kevin Bacon as a military officer watch A Few Good Men….

[@jrobwoo688]

This is a made for tv movie that I have absolutely never heard of. Some of her patreons aren’t helping her with their choices of films. Sometimes, anyway, seems like that to me.

[@j0nt]

Came here to say exactly this!

[@jasonmalone9833]

A few good men is literally the only military movie Bacon has been in so I guess you're right ...lol

[@j0nt]

@@jasonmalone9833 Apart from the one featured in this episode of Millennial Movie Monday, right?

[@jasonmalone9833]

@@j0nt Im sorry I assumed that was obvious....

[@Taylor_Bassett]

This is such a surprise film to react to. It’s so underrated!

[@geraldproffitt5101]

This movie is the only movie that causes me to stand at attention and salute the screen every time I watch it. Speaking as a Cold War era vet, without combat service, this story always hurts just a little because I always feel that my service didn't mean quite as much as Chance Phelps. I also happened to be at the Minneapolis/St. Paul Airport the day Chance passed through. The jet parking ramp nearly came to a stand still. Even taxiing planes stopped while they moved his casket. I recently had a conversation with a nephew who is struggling with what his service means, and what makes the US so special. I told him him that free countries all value the sacrifice of their service members, but my experience has been that the US goes beyond value. We place a level of importance on their sacrifice that is unmatched - even when those who died will not be seen. We make certain that their pride in their service carries forward into their graves. To do any less means that we didn't care for them the ways that they cared for us in their last moments. I told him that not all wars are equal, but all service members are. I asked him to watch this movie as an exercise into understanding why we see our military through such a hallowed lense. There's a scene that was filmed, bit didn't make it into the final cut. It was referenced in the book too. It ensures that the audience understands that Chance was not left alone once he reached the funeral home. Members of a Marine unit came and sat with him while Lt. Col. Strobl could go to the memorial. This movie is not just about Chance Phelps, but it is also about each of us and how we should like to be honored - through our service, sacrifice, and the witnesses that ensure we are not alone when we are most vulnerable.

[@eileenmorrison2934]

I own the movie, have seen it at least 3 dozen times, and cry like a baby every single time. My husband is retired military (US Navy during Gulf War) and it's not an easy life. Thank you Lance Corporal Phelps and all who have given their all..

[@CathleenMJennings80]

My grandpa was a WWII vet who died in his 90s. I was shocked at how much respect they gave during the military funeral - so much formality, too. It made me even more proud of grandpa, our military and our country.

[@sailorgunsveteran5260]

recently retired Iraq vet here, this movie is very accurate. The little gifts on the flight, and the kind words are something I have experienced even though I and my unit were just returning home after a tour. I think only American airline companies do these things for servicemembers. On one flight there were a couple of escorts with their charges down below, and the pilots made announcement that they would be disembarking first. When my unit disembarked the plane our officer had us get in formation out of respect for the fallen soldiers before we entered the terminal where groups of people waving little flags were cheering our safe return. felt really uncomfortable being cheered and welcomed just minutes after standing in formation while the caskets were being unloaded down below.

[@skylinerunner1695]

I'm a European viewer, not an American, but I was deeply, deeply moved by this film as it transcends borders and touches the very essence of human courage and sacrifice. The switch to slow-motion when Kevin Bacon's character stands and salutes at each checkpoint, oblivious to the surroundings, was a beautiful touch that filled my eyes every time as it illustrates the respect deserved by those fallen in battle. My admiration for the fortitude and idealism displayed by the women and men who defend freedom where it truly counts knows no bounds.

[@mjc1389]

The salutes are not shown in slow motion. It’s a specific salute I believe it’s referred to as a 9 count salute. It’s intention is to show a higher level of respect than a normal salute. Another thing that the movie doesn’t really point out is that Chance is referred to as PFC through the first 2/3 of the movie and Lance Corporal towards the end. He was posthumously promoted to Lance Corporal by the USMC thus the red stripes down his legs of his dress pants. Being a USN veteran it pains me to say this but IMO there is no sharper or beautiful uniform in the US military than the Marine Dress Blues.

[@Latis.Dreams]

Yes- thank you for the referal, Jeff. I’d never heard of this movie but it will now be our go to for Memorial Day. 💚

[@laurab391]

I've seen this movie in full, twice. I practically cry the entire movie. A full box of tissues needed. The complete care that is taken to clean the body and belongings. Such a moving film.

[@jculver1674]

When Kevin Bacon came across this project, he had just finished making several serious dramas and was looking for something light and comedic, but as soon as he read this script he knew he had to do this movie anyway. Ashleigh, speaking as the son of a war veteran, thank you for reacting to this. This is such a beautiful and important movie that everyone should see, and we need to tell these heroes' stories now more than ever.

[@dmpo5450]

During my Army career I had to drive the Chaplain who went to notify a KIA's widow. It's something that will stay with me forever.

[@chiconeededthemoney]

I'm a Navy vet. Thank you for watching this on this day.

[@MikeChilson]

I am a Army veteran and this movie tears me up every time too Ashley.

[@davidmc1489]

Thanks for your service....got 20 yrs in through nat guard with 6 army... This is a good 🎥

[@Highice007]

I'd never heard of this movie. It's going to the top of the list.

[@johnsondadj]

Ashleigh, I am a vet. I never knew this movie existed and seeing the few scenes you showed just rips my heart out. Thanks to you and Jeff.

[@gsh341]

Retired Army here. When I got to my first unit I was assigned to the Honor Guard and one of our duties was burial details. They might have been a young soldier or an old retired veteran. Each of them got the very best burial honors we could give. I first saw this back in 2009 and every time I watch it I cry my eyes out. It's perhaps one of the best non-combat military movies of all time.

[@davidmc1489]

NSDQ brother....done a few detailes myself...thanks for servin

[@drumguy1960]

This is a PHENOMENAL movie and I advise EVERYONE to see it. It truly gives you the process and emotions of taking a soldier home for the last time. 10/10

[@gwumpyolman]

I tried to watch with you, but I had to stop. I did well up until the bar scene and the guy talked about replaying it in his head. I know that feeling too well. We all have moments in life of what if's. I'm still struggling with some of mine. Thank you for watching the movie and reacting. Thank you to all who have served and will serve. And for those that were called and paid the ultimate price for the freedoms that I am so truly lucky enough to have... well thank you seems to be too little to express the depth of my gratitude and love. God bless you all.

[@davidmc1489]

NSDQ... Never hurts to talk to someone....done me wonders. Waited too long before I did. Kinda fuqd up my life a bit. Thanks for servin

[@bernardsalvatore1929]

THE FIRST TIME I SAW THIS FILM I WAS BLOWN AWAY AND IN TEARS, SERIOUS TEARS, FOR MOST OF IT!!! JUST LIKE YOU I NEVER REALIZED THE WHOLE PROCEDURE INVOLVED FROM BEGINNING TO END!! THE CARE OF THE REMAINS, THE PUBLIC RESPONSE AND RESPECT!! FANTASTIC FILM!!!

[@whiteclayairman]

The men in Red were the Native American Honor Guard (Veteran's). Myself, 2 brothers & 2 Uncles were extras in this movie, we were the Honor Guard in red. I am also an Army Veteran. A lot of this movie was filmed in Ennis, MT and the Bozeman, MT area. Made me very Proud to be part of this movie. Being in the Military is one of the highest Honors for All Tribes in America. I am glad you learned how the Military treat their own, Respect is everything.

[@jenniferschwarzenberg9713]

Happy Memorial Day Ashleigh and everyone else.

[@757optim]

RIP Howard Frederick Rawlings, KIA December 11, 1944 aboard the USS Reid (7 Battle Stars), sunk by Kamikaze attacks in the Leyte Gulf.

[@MB-em9hm]

As a Disabled Vet, I want to thank you for honoring Memorial Day in your way. It's a difficult day, and I appreciate not being alone in it.

[@xVAULTxDWELLERx]

Marine veteran here. I had the honor of escorting my best friend home after he was killed in combat. It was the hardest experience of my life.

[@MrRezRising]

Kevin Bacon's best line as a military dude....? "REMAIN CALM!! ALL IS WELL!!!"

[@jamestaylor2920]

Officer, Officer, their raiding the Food King!

[@vanessawhitneypro]

Peace & Love, Ashleigh... Remembering Our Veterans today...

[@randyranderson690]

I am in a military family. My parents fathers served in WWII, My dad, who passed the weekend the weekend before Memorial day was in the Air Force during Vietnam, the Sudanese uprising and in the middle east, uncles, cousins and a brother who also passed two years ago served in Desert Shield. I 'served' by working under the DoD for some time at DFAS and I saw and processed paperwork for activities like those presented in this movie. Thank you guys in the military for everything you do.

[@purpleepicicon]

I've never been a part of a funeral for someone who was KIA. As a member of the American Legion and since the VFW were short on members where I lived, I did assist with some funerals for veterans who passed. I can assure you that it showed accurately that regardless of whether they died on active duty or after leaving the service, the families are always grateful for everyone who assists, no matter how small of a capacity.

[@clutchpedalreturnsprg7710]

Hi Ashleigh Burton, thank you for viewing this gem of a movie. I did not know of it and am glad to know of its existence.

[@keyman6689]

"Make music for this." Yes. Directors and composers work directly together to determine where music cues go, what the mood is, etc. The composer will write some material and present it to the director. A great example is John Williams and Raiders. He presented two options to Steven Spielberg for the main theme. Steven liked them both and suggested using them both. One part for the primary theme and the other for the second part. Mr. Williams ran with it and the rest is history. Editors may use a "temporary score" in the editing process. They'll piece that together from stock music or other movie scores. But the music is usually written to fit the final edited version of the movie, so it is later into post-production. But yeah, every movie has its own original score. When you hear pop songs and other familiar music themes, they are licensed and used with permission. That's a whole separate department.

[@cleekmaker00]

Another good example is Jerry Goldsmith's soundtrack to Star Trek: The Motion Picture. The soundtrack almost serves as another character in the film, complementing both the VFX and the film itself.

[@keyman6689]

@@cleekmaker00 And a unique entry is Grand Piano. The music had to be recorded BEFORE filming began. Most of the movie takes place during a classical concert and the piece being played by the pianist and orchestra has to double as the score of the film. Especially when the focus is away from the piano and backstage, etc. It's a fun little thriller a family member told me about, otherwise I'd have never heard about it.

[@ralph1270]

I was part of my Battalion’s Funeral Detail detachment during my last two years of active service. I know the feelings that this movie tries to convey vividly. I think it’s a work of art. Shout out to all my #veterans brothers and sisters. Here and beyond❣️ #hooah‼️

[@kellifranklin9872]

I love this movie. While I never served I admire and respect the men and women that have served and made the ultimate sacrifice. This movie makes me cry every single time. May peace light and love shine on our active soldiers and our veterans. Great job Ash.

[@CaptNRetro]

I am a film composer, I have written the scores for 2 Horror films, Along Came the Devil 1 and 2 (super fun possesion flicks), anyway, it depends on what the director wants. As a general rule I like to write based on tone and theme, and also seeing the scene in real time, we work with the director and producers during the pre-production, production and post-production to ensure we get what they want and what works best. I like to be on set and run boom op or work in the sound department to really get a feel for the tone and scope of the movie, and write on a daily basis generally after the day on set to put together quick ideas and nail down specific wants from the director. We do have piles of music in files waiting to be used or reworked depending on what the situation calls for, but I like to write new stuff for everything and only go into the reserve files when absolutely necessary, sometimes, ya already wrote what they want, they like it, then 3 months later another producer changes their mind and you scrap it all and start over..the demands of the film makers (producers and directors) supercede all my wants..but ..I generally get my way! When it comes to using licensed music in film, it all depends on budget and outside constraints from music publishers and artists wanting the moon to use 4 seconds of their music. I hope that helps answer your question!

[@TallBob1962]

Movie recommendation: The World According to Garp starring Robin Williams and Glenn Close. You will be amazed! Very original and touching 'meaning of life' type of movie.

[@johnboydTx]

One Underated Movie... Great recommendation 👍

[@benwagner5089]

I'm flying, Helen.

[@brianhammond2832]

Best supporting actor nomination for John Lithgow too!

[@beckyklepper315]

Thank you for choosing this movie. This process is incredibly sacred. PFC- Private First Class or E2. It's a rank. Flak vest-ballistic vest Survivor's guilt has nearly killed my ex husband...and ultimately killed our marriage because he became increasingly violent even when sober. I have such guilt that he lived...even though severely wounded...but our marriage didn't survive. I'm still friends with a couple of those wives from the deployments of 2004 and 05/06. I'm proud of you for watching this and exposing yourself to this.

[@maggieshevelew7579]

Thank you for this one. A beautiful film that originally came out as an HBO original movie, if I remember correctly. Kevin Bacon was just wonderful in this. Taking Chance is one of those films that touches so deeply, and never leaves you.

[@jamielandis4308]

Music is scored specifically for movies and some TV. The TV show, “Babylon 5” actually had a score written for every episode.

[@chrisedwards7095]

It's cool to see Tom Wopat in this. I'm used to seeing him slide across the roof of the General Lee. Kevin Bacon was in Apollo 13, which is a great movie. Off subject - Ray Liotta was in Goodfellas with Robert De Niro and Joe Pesci.

[@dawgpound3976]

Tom did not slide across the roof he slid across the hood

[@chrisedwards7095]

@@dawgpound3976 Sorry, I wasn't exactly looking at Wopat.

[@chrisadams7282]

So glad you did this, Not many people know about this movie......And they should

[@michaeldoran4831]

Like I said when you first announced that this would be your Memorial Day movie, this isn’t a movie you “love”, but it is one you definitely respect. I have shown this movie to my high school students every Veteran’s Day since it came out. Such a good movie. It really wasn’t big in theaters. Thank you for bring it to people’s attention so more folks will watch it.

[@onejester]

The process for informing the family, escorting the remains and funeral honors are very regimented. The "Red Hats" are Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW). There a VFW posts all over and they generally make an effort, especially if the deceased have no family, to attend the funeral. No serviceman goes alone.

[@WilliamTheMovieFan]

Good review for Memorial Day. Well done. Check out the movie Casualties of War starring Micheal J Fox and Sean Penn. That movie is powerful and heartbreaking. The soundtrack by Ennio Morricone is one of most beautiful movie scores ever made! Just listening to the music will give you goosebumps.

[@frankvigliarolo9800]

Your reaction was beautiful. Every person- male or female- who saw this movie were tremendously moved to see how we treat our fallen heroes. Painful, moving, and beautiful. God bless all those who served or are currently serving our country.

[@jwrockets]

Gotta watch "Patton." Your reactions, especially the tears, are the reason this KZbin family loves you. Navy vet, '86-'96.

[@BolofromAvlis]

Beautiful film. Another really good one for Memorial Day is " In Country" directed by Norman Jewison.

[@Cindrbell]

I adore you. Six degrees of Kevin Bacon. If u know, u know.

[@regularguy8110]

Thank you for this on Memorial Day. It's greatly appreciated. I cry every time. Edit: It's very common for military service to be a family business.

[@claudesmith9422]

Hello Ashleigh It's been a pleasure meeting you. I watched your review of the movie "Taking Chance." I love you for being able to show your compassion and sympathy. When you tried to hold back your tears with laughter, it made me cry and that's something I don't do often. I think there's nothing more important in life than to show and receive love. You're a beautiful lady for being able to show compassion and empathy. Please don't try to hold back your tears. There's a good reason we have them. I wish you happiness and I look forward to following your pod casts.

[@SilverBoxStudios]

For Memorial Day, you couldn’t of picked a better film.

[@johnsalazar245]

Happy memorial day

[@k9jenkins]

Hello Ashleigh, I really enjoy your content, your one of the few creators that I look forward to through the week. I wanted to share with you that I recently retired from a from Northwest/Delta Airlines. During my time with these companies, I worked as a cargo manager. I will tell you that when it came to transport of our fallen soldiers, every team that I had the opportunity to work with knew that these situations were a time to be as professional and respectful as possible. Often times, these soldiers would have close friends or relatives escorting them home. While I managed the cargo department here on the west coast, we would cease operations for the period of time it took to process soldiers remains, just so the escorts had a quiet place to breathe. I felt like this movie did a good job of trying to portray how this process works.

[@darrenmacdonald1499]

This is a wonderful film. Very respectful and insightful. Another great Kevin Bacon film that you should check out is Stir of Echoes. I don't think it was a big box office hit, but I really enjoyed it. Hope you check it out.

[@jrobwoo688]

Goodfellas, please! The absolute best gangster film ever, imo.

[@richardrobbins8067]

It'll probably happen soon, since we lost Ray Liotta the other day. R.I.P. Ashleigh's pretty on point about stuff like that.

[@jrobwoo688]

@@richardrobbins8067 I was suggesting only because I am afraid her patreons might suggest Heartbreakers or Corrina, Corrina. I just think that it is his greatest role, and I feel that it is about time that she gets to see how great of an actor that Joe Pesci really is. Seeing as how she only has seen him in comedy roles, such as Home Alone which she absolutely hated.

[@richardrobbins8067]

@@jrobwoo688 Correct, it's the obvious choice an honest American classic and based on a true story. God I hope someone doesn't suggest Heartbreakers or No Escape. Ha ha.

[@thissailorja]

i am retired Navy and as a young sailor I was honored to be part of burial detail. I have presented flags to family members. It means a lot to us and them. thanks for reviewing.

[@dennisholland8369]

I am part of the St. Clair Michigan Honor guard. We do right around 300 veterans funerals a year. It brings great honor to the veterans family. This last Thursday we did a music video called Mr red white and blue featuring Coffey Anderson and Drew Jacobs it came out on July 1st 2022. The families who have lost a loved one in combat are known as gold star families.

[@andrewsawyer1375]

Other military movies to watch that make an impact, is some of the older ones like Sands of Iwo Jima, Tora Tora Tora. Also, something more recent, American Sniper.

[@Bad_Wolf_Media]

I would add "Courage Under Fire" to that list, as well.

[@andrewsawyer1375]

@@Bad_Wolf_Media Absolutely 💯

[@patriciahess8994]

Battleground is such a good movie