In case you can't tell, I tend to gravitate toward the more dramatic movies. However, I NEVER would have chosen either of these movies had Netflix not recommended them to me based on my other selections and ratings.
The movie Taking Chance is based on a true story about Lt. Col. Michael Strobl, a volunteer military escort officer who delivers the body of 19-year-old Marine Chance Phelps back to his hometown of Dubois, Wyoming. This is such a touching and heart warming movie. It taught someone like me a lot who knows very little about what it's like to have family members in the military. As usual Kevin Bacon delivers a five plus star performance!
The Painted Veil stars Naomi Watts and Edward Norton. It starts out a little slow, but turned out to be one of those movies that in the end makes you think about what's really important (at least it did me).
I will resume my movie reviews on Fridays again starting next week, and I think I need to stop writing now. Typing with one hand with Sasha in the other isn't going that smoothly. THANK YOU for all you kind comments regarding the new addition to our family :)
BTW I now have my movie reviews posted in a categories section at the top left hand section of my blog. Thanks to Rebecca who has a wonderful site:
http://catloverssite.info/
for the idea.
Never heard of the first one... I like Kevin Bacon.
Posted by: Agnes | April 26, 2010 at 08:53 AM
Guess I don't get out much - I hadn't heard of either of these movies! I might enjoy the first one but I'll bet it is very sad. I would never want the job of having to inform family of their loss. Kevin Bacon is a great actor though, isn't he?
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Posted by: Brenda @ Split Rock Ranch | April 26, 2010 at 08:57 AM
I've seen "Taking Chance: 3 times - Always touches me, always makes me cry.
Posted by: Grace | April 26, 2010 at 04:33 PM
Sounds like a great movie. I should give it a try :)
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Posted by: VanillaSeven | April 27, 2010 at 06:10 AM
Oh my, it sounds like Sasha already has you wound around her little paw. She is really cute.
Those movies sound really good. I am going to write them down. I like all the actors in both movies.
Have a great day and an extra treat for little Sasha.
Posted by: Marg | April 27, 2010 at 07:11 AM
I loved The Painted Veil!!!! I love Sasha too! What a sweetie!
Posted by: heidi | April 28, 2010 at 05:11 PM
I have not seen the movie, the painted veil. Thanks for the info. It must be interesting .
Posted by: dondi045 | April 28, 2010 at 09:39 PM
I consider The Painted Veil as one of the wonderful stories about married life. The husband (played by Edward Norton) sacrificed a lot for his wife (acted by Naomi Watts). Love is sacrifice and it never dies no matter how difficult life would be. That's the lesson I learned from the movie.
Posted by: Junezach | May 04, 2010 at 08:30 AM
I was wondering the other day whether I should see this one - after reading your review I will definitely go see it now :)
Posted by: Inception | July 13, 2010 at 04:43 AM