Posted on 04/26/2006 7:28:54 AM PDT by veronica
"United 93" is a movie of firsts. It was made from the heart and not to make money, certainly. It’s a short movie but one that you never want to see end — not because the story is so appealing, but because you know what the end is, and you never want it to come.
That must have been how the audience sitting in the balcony of the Ziegfeld Theater felt last night at the film’s premiere. When the 93-minute movie ended — in silence, not an explosion — the people in the balcony sobbed in a way I have never heard before in a movie house. It was gut wrenching, and it was terrifying. I don’t know if "United 93" has given them closure or permission to keep reliving this horror.
Peter Greengrass has made an extraordinary document for them of what their relatives must have gone through in their final hour of life. “United 93” is beautifully crafted, thoughtful and precise. There is nothing wrong with it. In fact, it has the polish of perfection, hitting every note, dotting every “i,” crossing every “t.” You have to admire the stamina of everyone involved that they were able to pull off such a feat.
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The ending of that movie pretty much ruined it for me. "Earn this". What kind of an evil creep dying in a war would place that kind of life-long burden on a comrade? I'm betting that's one dying statement that's never been said on a battlefield.
One reason no one has mentioned this film might not do well is because of the two TV movies about Flight 93 on A&E and the Discovery Channel. Why would people want to pay $10 about something they so for free.
This really is off topic. I used hitting as an example. But the child is yours, the offense was against you and your child.
It is irrelevant if you or your child forgive this trespass. I (once again) said you could...meaning you "might." I "might" forgive a terrorist, but I wouldn't trust them again...I would make sure they were locked away or DEAD.
Congress can also act. Haven't civilians been awarded the Medal of Honor? Maybe Freepers should start to write and e-mail our congressmen, urging some recognition.
Not only were these people true heroes, but they did more than Homeland Security to discourage future hijackings.
After 9-11, I still remember President Bush telling us we would forget the war waged on us and that the terrorists were very patient people.
I believe his words ring true.
Hopefully this movie together with Tony Snow will reopen our eyes and see that we still are the #1 target for destruction by the Islamic fanatics.
The movie got a very good review in Daily Variety, at least.
Very sorry that your father was killed. Doesn't it cheapen forgiveness to spread it around to people that haven't even asked for forgiveness? Also, did you forgive him for the pain the murder caused you or for the murder itself? It's my belief that only the person that is murdered can do the forgiving and since they are dead, it makes murder unforgivable.
Yes, but, IMO we also need 'escapism' type movies as well. Realism I can get watching the evening news. (Sometimes, you just can't make that stuff up!)
exactly
Having been to a few movies in theatre over the past couple of months I have seen the trailer for Flight 93 a number of times. It's of course in the middle of a bunch of other trailers for the usual hollywood shlock but when the Flight 93 one comes on my hairs stand on end. You know it represents a very different sort of thing than what else is being touted.
Yes, GOD, but we are talking about human forgiveness. Often you hear people of the church saying we need to forgive automatically. They did this with Timothy McVeigh and more recently the little girl that was killed in Florida (can't remember her name offhand) by a neighbor--he buried her alive. The pastor told the dad he needed to forgive. I think that pastor was wrong.
That scene bothers me to this day.
Agreed. And the review posted for this thread makes me feel really good about the movies potential.
http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,193168,00.html
Thank you.
From an Ex-Serviceman.
Ping...extremely well-put.
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