I did read the reviews...and from them I realized that there's nothing to gain from this movie. Maybe the horror of what the people in the plane went through - but that's almost voyeristic in my mind. What's the point of this movie? It has no historical context today - 9/11 is still very much of our current events. We don't need a movie to rev up all the emotions and anger we have from 9/11. Right now, this movie serves no purpose. I think this movie will do poorly and won't stay in theatres very long. The Country just isn't ready for it. I'm not. Frankly, I think it was in bad taste to make this kind of movie so soon after the event.
wanna know what really happened to flight 93? and the other events on 9/11 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5zUht6cLkMc&search=loose change http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-guQaYgrWqI&search=loose change its worth your time.
this is the second edition http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=9036641176590759507&q=loose+change+second+edition&pl=true
It's an historic event, and merits depiction in any and all forms of media: books, news, tv and movies. If for no other reason than the fact that lots of people in our society don't read enough history or watch enough news (or were too young to five years ago) to get an accurate, detailed description of the events: really, only symbols and images. The filmmakers really insulated themselves by consulting victims' families, air traffic controllers et al, think Oliver Stone is doing the same (or, at least, to the same extent)? Cynically speaking, you wanna know who's going to watch United 93? Probbaly everyone who didn't watch Farenheit 9/11. Less cynically, there are some pretty straightforward good and evil dynamics in this movie, so don't be suprised if there isn't the same word-of-mouth campaign in church congregations and conservative media that there was for Passion of the Christ. Also, I'm genuinely fascinated to see what the international response, both commercially and politically, will be to this movie. And I'm kind of hoping for a Middle Eastern release, just to see if we can get Manhattan Project Mahmoud to comment on it.
People who were too young to get a good grasp of the events and issues five years ago could easily be interested in seeing this movie now. Commercially, that's not a bad demographic. And I could see more than a few parents dragging their kids to it (if they'll drag them to Kill Bill 1 and 2, or Saw, or Basic Instinct, as my older brother did for me 14 years ago).
september 11 left a mark on all of us in the western world. that is obvious. about 2 weeks after the fateful day i got my first and only tattoo. on my back is tatted forever all the reminder i'll ever need - 11/09/01. we should , and of course couldnt even if we tried, but we should not sensationalize.
sorry that last line should of read: we shouldnt forget , and of course couldnt even if we tried, but we should not sensationalize.
I saw the movie this afternoon. It was very powerful. My heart was pounding. I was on the verge of tears three times. Wow! I found it really interesting how they portrayed the terrorists. They were portrayed as completely devout in preparation for their day. They were portrayed as being sympathetic to their fellow-travelers as they sat together in the waiting area before boarding. But once they launched their plan, they were totally rabid. I didn't have a visceral reaction to the terrorists until they enacted their plan.
I love how people are so opinionated about when a movie should be made or not. Its just a freaking movie. Plus, considering that the families all approved this film, do your fweelings really matter? Just dont buy a ticket. Personally, I dont think the world was ready for Big Momma's House 2, I didnt see it. I think it still made #1 the first weekend. Jesus wept.
Pretty late bump.... But it took me a while to finally say you know what I'll give this movie a shot. My original thoughts were the same as many - necessary? Too soon? Maybe the passage of time helped. In either case, cinematographic ally this is an amazing movie. As a poster noted, my heart was seriously pounding, I was near tears, the movie makes you think more or differently than an Inception... And absolutely, some day ill want my kids to see it. These days you can get countless videos of the WTC impact, or the response inside, the well know smoke in the street videos... But I can envision a generation that will just see that and be somewhat desensitized to the realness of that day for us watching it unfold but certainly for all involved. This isn't Ben Affleck Pearl Harbor. It's an intelligent retelling of the facts of the day, seen through the perspective of United 93 - as that is he only communication we really got from anyone on board those unlucky planes. Great movie. Watch it... When you're ready (if you ever can be)
Appreciate your perspective. I still can't bring myself to watch it, but good to hear your thoughts after watching it yourself.
I watched this film when it came out 7 years ago. (wow...has it been that long?) I can only echo the reviews of those above who saw it and were impacted by the film. It does justice to the events of that day simply by letting them speak for themselves. IMHO, it does as good a job of portraying what happened as could be expected. It even includes the choice of having Ben Sliney portray himself in the movie. (Ben Sliney was one of the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration's (FAA) National Operation Managers. His first day in this position was September 11, 2001, and he was responsible for ordering a National Ground Stop across United States airspace in response to the terrorist attacks of 9/11.) IMO, I think this should be shown to future generations who didn't live the horror of that day. They need to understand what that day means. This film certainly does that effectively.
Glad this thread got bumped. As I said earlier I saw it when it came out and thought it was great. Leaving out the historic event it it is depicting it is a great story about people under stress in an unprecedented situation. Highly recommend it to anyone interested in history or just group dynamics.
I'd put it in the top 10 movies of the 2000s. The ending is probably one of the most intense scene in movie history.
I think this is one of those movies that every American should see. Too soon? How about those who lost their lives? Now that's too soon. Remembering them (as this movie helps do) is the least we can do.
