Just came back from seeing it. If you're not emotionally ready to see the film, then don't. I didn't know if I would be ready so wasn't sure if I'd be able to handle it; I did, but I still got choked up a number of times. It wasn't the most emotional film I've ever seen, that probably goes to The Passion. But still, it's heavy. I will say also that the filmmakers pay good tribute to the people the film was based on and it does a good job of not straying from it's focus. There's no political undertones; no war rallying; not even a sense of patriotism (outisde of one song played briefly in the beginning). It's fellow human beings helping other fellow human beings. It wasnt quite what I expected; it's not as "hollywood" as you think (a good thing) and they spent little time on the towers collapse. There were a few awkward moments, from some dialogue...and in the handling one particular character. But other than that it's a great film. And there's a line toward the end of the film that I think sums up guite well the need for this movie to be made; and I think it rings quite true. These stories should be told; should be remembered. Whether you feel its too soon, that's for you to decide.
I won't see as I'm not ready...Maybe in about 5 years on DVD... If I wanted to cry, I'd think about how much child support I'm paying my b*tch of an ex-wife and how only a portion of it goes to my kids...
Am I the only one who doesn't really want to see it? Nic Cage doing justice to such a recent tragic event? Don't think so. I think the whole thing reaks of "lets capitalize on the peoples' pain". Unless at least 60% of the money goes to something related to WTC relief then it's a hack job to me. And what's with the Coldplay "Fix You" is the ad?
But is there a time limit on this? Do all the World War movies, Vietnam movies, etc., give 60+ % to charities/organizations? That was people's pain, too. Yet I feel that nothing is wrong with respectful tribute in all instances. I think Junkyard is right. It isn't a question of what should be done; because I think that if it is done respectfully, and with the right focuse, then the stories should be told and remembered. Instead, it is an individual person's decision of whether or not they are ready to see something like that.
I'm starting to believe the "they're just capitalizing on people's pain" argument is becoming very weak, considering we all seem to forget that the film industry is the LAST media form to depict this event. Not to say it's not true in some respect, but still they could've made this right after 9/11 and I guarantee you people would have still seen it and they wouldve still made money. And Cage (unless you have a bias against him) actually does a fine job in this; Not one part is over the top, it's kept real and personal.
I don't think these people will have any problem with the movie. http://news.yahoo.com/s/afp/2006080...goybNSs0NUE;_ylu=X3oDMTA3NW1oMDRpBHNlYwM3NTc-
Plus there was a movie about the Bataan Death March made in 1945, and I believe a Vietnam movie made a couple years later, so the "oh god its too soon and America is not ready" argument is starting to sound sorta wimpy too. Those who want to see it will, those who dont, wont. People are too quick to judge movies before they even read a review. I've heard this doesnt even feel like an Oliver Stone movie - there is no conspiracy crap, no disrespect.....not to mention the families of the rescue crews here in NYC support this movie 100%.
Planning on seeing this movie on Sat. I saw United 93 and I have no problems with these movies being made as long as they are done in a respectful manner.
I've noticed that people kind of get off on pretending they have a connection with 9/11. I agree completely that if those affected by the tragedy don't mind, nobody should. Enough drama.
I actually think that if you have a problem with it, then you just shouldn't go. There's nothing wrong with not being ready to see a movie about 9/11. Nor is there anything wrong if one is mentally prepared to watch these movies. It's not like we're being forced to go see these films.
I agree. I meant the people that were unhappy about the movie being made at all. I totally understand that some people wouldn't want to relive a tragedy.
I'm going to wait and watch this movie when it comes on cable, because I am quite sure I will need 3-4 cocktails to get through it.
They are the same people that couldn't find Iraq on a world map, don't know that the state of Washington isn't the same as Washington DC and think that New Mexico is part of Mexico.
