Was at United 93 World Premier....Amazing!

4/27/06

[chris_in_nj]

Fellow FReepers,

As the son of Joe Driscoll, passenger on Flight 93, I was invited to opening of the Tribeca Film Festival to view United 93.

Unless you are 110% sure you can't take watching this movie - you have got to see this film. Universal Studios and Paul Greengrass absolutely nailed it.

Even though the ending is no surprise this movie is gripping and powerful. There is no political statement - and by no means is this a politically correct tribute. It is rough, true and stark.

Almost no one in the film is mentioned by name and nor are there any A-list stars, just average Americans...it truly represents "THE 40" that come together as one to say "we will not let this happen".

The military air space commanders, air traffic controllers, etc...many of whom played themselves in the film add a tremendous amount of reality. It was absolutely fascinating to see the inner workings of those command centers on that day. And to try and figure out which handful of planes, out of 4,200 in the sky at the time, were hijacked...you will walk away with a whole new appreciation for the monumental task that these men and women had on the ground to control the skies.

And for the monumental task that THE 40 had in the plane - it was superb. The cinematography and score was magnificent.

The film left me emotionally exhausted. At times I wanted to cheer my father and his fellow passengers on and at the end it I sat in stunned silence. The chaotic and noisy climax comes to an abrupt end and you are left sitting in a silent and dark theater. At that time there were family members all around me who simply lost it - with cries and tears piercing the dark room as the credits began to roll across a black screen.

Beaming with pride but wrought with heartache I walked out of the theater with my brother onto the streets of Manhattan, trying seemingly in vain to digest what I just witnessed. It was a fruitless effort as I think it will simply take time, a long time.

This film is not here "too soon", that is a ridiculous notion. Now, I totally respect an individual not wanting to see this film - that is understandable. But many in this country are ready. We need to be ready. We need a fresh reminder of that day as it is painfully obvious that many - even here in NYC - have lost their raw emotion and anger from that day....and that is a tragedy in itself.

I hope you all try and see this movie. The good folks here at this site understand the nature and insatiable evil of our enemy. This film captures that in no uncertain terms.

Again, kudos to Paul Greengrass and Universal Studios.

Chris

[Glenn]

Thanks for the information, Chris. Bless you.

[Doogle]

..nice to see you again Chris, thanks for your report


Doogle

(fellow jersite)

[Emmet Fitzhume]

Spread the word!

"Let's Roll!"

[LS]

Thanks, Chris. I'm going tomorrow afternoon, actually, just before my local booksigning for my 9/11 book, "September Day":

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0974761087/104-0426693-1426353?s=books&v=glance&n=283155

[hoosiermama]

THanks for sharing Chris...... Prayers for you and yours.

[Son Of The Godfather]

Thanks Chris, gotta see this one.

[Jeff Head]

Thank you for that review. And God bless you and yours in your loss...may He comfort your hearts and souls, and rest the souls of your departed, heroic loved ones.

...and those people were heroes that day and forever and were the epitomy of the American character as they rose up and stopped the terrorists.

Just out of curiosity...why the "R" rating?

[CAluvdubya]

Thanks Chris. Your stamp of approval means a lot.

[Dante3]

Thanks.

[SittinYonder]

Is it a limited release this weekend? Our local theater isn't showing it this weekend and I'm wondering if it'll be there at all.

We very seldom go to movies, and I was vacillating about whether or not I wanted to see this in the theater, and now I'm not sure I have the option.

[deadhead]

Thank You for sharing, Chris. Can't imagine how hard it must have been for you to watch the movie.

Blessings to you and yours

[Ptaz]

At first I was afraid to see this movie as I was concerned that Hollywood would put their usual leftist slant on it. Now I think I have to go and am anxious to see it. We must never forget in this country. Much like my father's generation never wanted to forget the horrors of Pearl Harbor, we much never allow 9/11 to be forgotten and kindle that anger that needs to be here to fight the thinking and actions that led to 9/11/2001.

[Paleo Conservative]

Here is a link to some trailers for the movie.

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0475276/trailers

[Gay State Conservative]

I heard a (conservative) Boston talk host talking about United 93 yesterday...he said he wasn't going to see it because he'd find it too depressing.

He went on to say that in his free time,he doesn't want to be entertained with depressing stuff.

IMO,all Americans need to see this film for the same basic reason why they need to see things like Schindler's List.....it's sad,but it's *real*,and those who fail to learn from history are destined to repeat it.

(end lecture mode)

[Just A Nobody]

Thank you Chris. God bless you and your family. Your dad is a hero.

[Tijeras_Slim]

I've been waiting for your comments on United 93.

Bless your Dad.

[small voice in the wilderness]

My husband and I plan to see it tomorrow. God bless you and your family and all those who continue to get it in this country.

Funny, I never heard ONE MSM commentator contend that Farenheit 911 was *too soon*.

[OldFriend]

We're cheering your father in his special place in heaven.

Bless you and yours.

[everlast]

Is this a movie I can take my 13 year old to see?