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4.29.2006
I Did A 180
After seeing all the glowing reviews of the movie United 93, I went and saw it this afternoon.
It was absolutely incredible. It was more like an experience than a movie. No over-acting. No super heroes. Just a gut wrenching re-enactment of an amazing day.
I don't think DVD or HBO will do it justice. Go see it in on the big screen - and the intensity of the audience makes it an even greater experience.
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I believe if it was directed by a American, it would be a jingoistic piece of trash. They really did the righ thing by giving it to a Brit.
I saw a movie called 'Flight 93' tonight on A&E. Obviously about the same thing. It seemed pretty good, moving in parts, but I'm sure not as good as at the theater, like Barry said.
I thought it was the same too, m&m, bot it's not. The one on A&E was pretty rough to watch though...
That plane was shot down by our American forces, they knew it was going to the White house. To pay for seeing that movie puts money in the movie makers pockets. Why would anyone do that on others grief. If you have ever watched the 'real' tape of the crash, you will know. Sad state of affairs it is.
A bad idea for a movie. It was a tragic day. Do we really need to see it? What's next...a realistic portrayal "as if you were right there" of the people that had to jump from the WTC center? Do we spiral down with them as they fall to their death? Do we get to watch them bounce off the ground when they hit? It's Hollywood making money. What's so "good" abou it as noted in the comments?
I agree with you 3:11.
This movie at the expense of what those poor folks and their families went through to make more money for Hollywood? What would it be like to have their family members sitting next to us?
You are right about what is next. My guess is that some nut will make a movie about preparation rooms at a funeral home.
Why not? Everything else is sensationalized.
Most of the family members wanted the film to happen, so that their loved ones aren't forgotten. They are proud of the courage it took to not go down quietly and want everyone to know it. Everyone is so quick to jump on something, anything in a negative way.There are so many cynical people, I prefer to think positive,an not see a conspiracy in every action.
I don't think a film is going to ease the pain these families feel. Everytime they see it (those that do) will suffer over and over and over the horrors of it.
What is positive about that?
3:11 was right on.
The families took a a part in the making of the film. They had a chance to voice their opinion. But just like in this blog, not everybody has the same opinion. The majority won. They made the film. Deal with it. IF you want to see it, then go see it, if not, then quit bitching. What's done is done.
I don't have a problem with this movie. How many movies came out in the 1940s about WWII and Pearl Harbor? It's not insensitive, it's not in bad taste...some people go to movies to learn something about life. If we expect to learn about life, we must first accept it.
A good portion of the proceeds from the movie are going to the families of the victims. Also, the familes gave their permission to go ahead with the movie. If you don't like the fact that they made this movie, then don't go see it.
The Titanic, The Great Depression, Pearl Harbor, Vietnam, need I say more?
Oh yes, and don't forget the Haulocaust.
And no, you need not say more.
10:24 said it best.
I will send a Donation (again) to the Families instead of seeing this movie ...
If one person is able to find solace in watching the movie .. then good for them ...
But I can not with a good conscience put one red penny of profit in ANTONE'S pocket over tragedy ...
Thank GOD we live in America were I have this freedom to Choose :)
opps ...
Should have read ....
But I can not with a good conscience put one red penny of profit in ANYONE'S pocket over tragedy ...
Yeah go ahead and send your donation. It will never end up in the hands of any of the family members.. See all of those people walking around New Orleans with new cars and brand new houses, clothes and food.. Yep, you got it.
Have not seen it, but have heard wonderful things about it. Not a movie more a documentary I understand.
I think it will have a greater impact for many if it is viewed more as a documentary. Those are very helpful, if well done, and according to what is coming out "Flight 93" was powerful in content.
"Shindler's List" was so authentic in it's details that one almost felt they had experienced some of the horrors of the Haulocaust. Of course Spielberg is a brilliant director. He even obviously researched Richard Wagner's music (a favorite musician of Adolph Hitler) - Wagner's music was played as the Jews marched to their deaths.
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