United 93

[DudeAsInCool]

"United 93"

"United 93" is a movie made with tremendous care, and with almost boundless sensitivity to persons living and dead. But just hours after seeing the picture, I'm finding it hard to care about Greengrass' integrity: I've never had a more excruciating moviegoing experience in my life...

Salon.com

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I might check this out this weekend - I think it was a pivotol moment in our history and it should not be forgotten. How about you guys?

Trailer:

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Interview with Director and Cast at Audiofile (You may have to watch an ad to gain access)

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[Wolfie]

It would be pretty difficult movie to watch but I think I'll check it out.

[DudeAsInCool]

This was a very well made movie. One of the best films I have seen in a long time. Yes, it was depressing - but I still recommend it

[rainbowdemon]

Saw the A&E version.

[DudeAsInCool]

Defiance Under Fire: Paul Greengrass's Harrowing 'United 93'

By MANOHLA DARGIS

A PERSUASIVELY narrated, scrupulously tasteful re-creation of the downing of the fourth and final plane hijacked by Islamist terrorists on Sept. 11, "United 93" is the first Hollywood feature film to take on that dreadful day. It won't be the last. (Next up, ready or not: Oliver Stone's "World Trade Center.") Preceded by both the expected bluster and genuine relief that the film is as good as it is — and it is good, in a temple-pounding, sensory-overloading way that can provoke tears and a headache — it was written and directed by the British filmmaker Paul Greengrass, who has crossed the pond to make the feel-bad American movie of the year.

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Source: NY Times

[Jim Colyer]

I just came from the theater. United 93 is an emotional experience. Close up shots of the passengers, air traffic controllers and terrorists put us right in the events of 9/11. It all comes back, the planes flying into the twin towers and the Pentagon. We recall Todd Beamer and "Let's roll" although the film subdues his call to arms. Paul Greengrass wrote and directed United 93. He spent time with the families of the victims. His is a sympathetic portrayal. Even the terrorists are human. They are obviously nervous and are shown muttering prayers to their god. They believe in their twisted mission. A picture of the U.S. Capitol is posted on the control panel in the cockpit, so we assume it was the target of the 4th plane, not the White House.

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[Wolfie]

A picture of the U.S. Capitol is posted on the control panel in the cockpit, so we assume it was the target of the 4th plane, not the White House.

Scarey thought. No congress and the Great Idiot completely in charge!

[Malicious Intent]

Think of the power Bush would have now if it had all gone to plan :S