Movie Premier

I got to go see Tak.ing Cha.nce an H.B.O movie last night. I really did not want to see the movie, I was more interested in seeing or meeting one Mr. Kevin Ba.con. I freely admit I think he's a good looking man. I think for me it goes back to the days of Foot.Loose. You all know you like that movie. I wanted to date him after I saw that. Now really what could have been better than dating such a cool guy. He had a car, he could dance and he was all about having a good time.

But I digress. The reason I was not interested in seeing the movie was because I knew it would be sad. I knew what it was about and I know that the subject matter hits too close to home. I got tickets so I went, it was that simple. I did see Mr. Bac.on and my goodness does he look good. I was a fan of the hair (I know others that saw him or pictures of him were not), but he was kinda short. And me being all of 5'7" (and 3/4), that just wouldn't work. I know, I know ... I never had a chance, but a girl can dream. (Again I want the Foot.Loose star!)

The movie was what I expected. The idea of escorting a body home is a sad story. But it was touching to see how Americans treated this Marine, and treated his escort. I was slightly disappointed with it however. I did not feel as if the story/directing went far enough. They would take you right up to the edge of emotion and then they would switch scenes. I don't think they did a good job of explaining why the escort felt the need to escort Chance home. They came out and said it, but it felt a bit lacking to me on this part. I just wanted more. Of what? Even I am not sure. There was just something lacking.

I would tell everyone to watch it, so that you can see what our service people do to honor their fallen ones. (Have your tissues ready, you will need them. I really didn't get all snotty, but the tears were flowing.) It was a great story and to read the whole account today was better having seen the movie. What made the movie good for me was seeing it with a theater full of Marines and hearing Kev.in Ba.con address them. His words seemed genuine. I felt he was truly honored to play this role and to have been able to tell this story. His words made me like him more.

(I'm going to try to get some pictures of him tomorrow. And I'll bring home my VIP invite (that I wasn't allowed to use) and my ticket and put them up as well.)