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Old 01-11-2009, 07:32   #1
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Taking Chance (HBO Movie)

A movie, directed by a Marine, is scheduled to be aired on HBO on Feb 21st. Its called "Taking Chance," and is about a Marine KIA being returned home in the company of his commander.

Here is the link for the trailer. Take a moment to view it and I'm sure you'll mark your calendar to remind you to watch it.

http://www.hbo.com/events/takingchance/
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Old 01-11-2009, 09:05   #2
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May be the first thing I have watched on HBO in years.

The LtCol was not his commander, BTW, he volunteered, IIRC, because he thought the Marine was from his home town.

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Old 01-11-2009, 09:11   #3
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Looks Like I know what to watch on Feb 21st

Thanks for the posting...
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Old 01-11-2009, 10:24   #4
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I just watched the trailer on the internet the day before yesterday. It looks to be a very well made movie. I'll definitely be watching it.

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Old 01-11-2009, 17:43   #5
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The Sundance film festival movies always seem to be very well done. This does not seem the exception to the trend; I will have to find a tube to get HBO on.

I also enjoyed the Generation Kill mini series on HBO but what the hell do I know if it is realistic? but it sure was enjoyable from my seat cushion.
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Old 01-11-2009, 18:20   #6
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HBO has been putting out some quality programs recently.
John Adams, and Generation Kill to name a few.

Looking forward to this and The Pacific.
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