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Created Sep 11, 2009 08:42PM PST • Edited Sep 11, 2009 08:42PM PST

1. Quality

2. Summary

   Great 4.0

   Who would have thought such a simple story about a military escort of a fallen soldier could have been so moving. Taking Chance is a perfect example of how a true story can affect you so much more than any fiction. The acts of care, courtesy, and honor were mezmerizing, and the character and story behind all the people who were touched along the journey gave me renewed pride in the American spirit.

4. Acting

   Very Good 3.5

   Kevin Bacon plays the straight man like no other could. In a movie with such seriousness, the part needs to be believable and there was no mistaking the genuine nature of his performance.

5. Male Stars Very Good 3.5

6. Female Stars Very Good 3.5

7. Female Costars Very Good 3.5

8. Male Costars Very Good 3.5

10. Film

    Great 4.0

    The simple format of just telling the story like it happens works very well, because what happens is moving. Moody music, Kevin’s deep and somber voice, and continuous displays of reverence keep the lump firmly planted in throat.

11. Direction Great 4.0

12. Play Great 4.0

13. Music Great 4.0

14. Visuals Great 4.0
15. Content

16. Edge

    Tame 1.0

17. Sex Innocent 1.0

18. Violence Gentle 1.0

19. Rudeness Polite 1.0

21. Reality

    Natural 1.0

22. Circumstantial Natural 1.0

23. Biological Natural 1.0

24. Physical Natural 1.0