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

4/27/06

[freema]

Thank you for the CLARITY in your question, freema.

Welllllllllllllll. I'll thank God for any clarity. If it was up to me, it would all be tied in a knot : )

[Concerned]

GAY STATE CONSERVATIVE WROTE: "it's sad,but it's *real*,and those who fail to learn from history are destined to repeat it."

EXACTLY!!! I saw it yesterday afternoon. I got INTENSE shivers at points and of course had many tears. I came out of the theatre in tears.

It is a MUST SEE for ALL AMERICANS!

That means President Bush as well!

[Turborules]

I will see this film today, and I will buy DVD's and send them to lib friends who will not buy a ticket...I pray more of these films come forward to portray the brave and wonderful people who serve to defend us...but never forget...the second amendment's...we are all as Citizens of America a big part of our mutual defense! We are all Militia of the Brave Minute-Men and Women...Let Roll...
Since 9-11 I have not stopped!

[Turborules]

I will see this film today, and I will buy DVD's and send them to lib friends who will not buy a ticket...I pray more of these films come forward to portray the brave and wonderful people who serve to defend us...but never forget...the second amendment's...we are all as Citizens of America a big part of our mutual defense! We are all Militia of the Brave Minute-Men and Women...Let Roll...
Since 9-11 I have not stopped!

[Brett66]

I just got back from seeing it, this was an excellent and moving movie. I saw it with my nephew, who was in the Iraq war. This wasn't just about tears, me and my nephew were saying "yeah!" when Beamer started wailing on those terrorist scum.

Another memorable part in the movie was when the American passengers were saying the Lord's prayer moments before they fought back and at the same time the terrorists were praying to Allah. What a great way to contrast the two.

[U S Army EOD]

God bless your father and his memory.

[ALOHA RONNIE]

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Doesn't the Bible talk about the role 'Connectors' play in GOD's Plan for more LOVE on Earth...

...and afterwards..?

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[photodawg]

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.
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A conservative Bostonian is a liberal Texan. I saw the film yesterday in an urban theater in Connecticut. I didn't expect many people to be there. I was wrong! The theater was half full and you could hear a pin drop throughout. And yes there was sobbing at the end along with an eerie silence. It is truly at the highest example of craftsmanship, and will have a strong positive impact on the country. A must see for all.

[LisaMalia]

Chris,
Thank you so much for your heartfelt post. I wanted to see the movie this weekend, but did not want to go by myself, so I'm going to see it sometime this week with my daughter and son in law.
My prayers are with you, and I'm so very proud of your dad, and the others who showed such incredible courage that day.

[shhrubbery!]

the Scandanavian in the movie

You're referring to the blond man who wanted to placate the hijackers?

My impression was that that actor was portraying a German, not a Scandinavian. That was my take on his accent.

Btw, according to this critical article on 'United 93,' there's no evidence that any passenger on United 93 behaved that way. That bit of storyline was apparently invented.

That was one of the only things that troubled me about the making of the movie. (Wonder what the Germans will think about that -- making the only rat on the plane a German? That's not going to help Angela Merkl.)

I was also disappointed that Todd Beamer's role (and his reciting the Lord's Prayer with telephone operator, Lisa Jefferson, just before he famously called out, "Let's roll!"), was minimized almost to the point of nonexistence.

One more cavil: I thought more of the Arabic dialogue should've been translated and put into subtitles. And I question the translation of Allah as 'God.'

But those are minor quibbles. 'United 93' was great. It should be required viewing for everyone over the age of 15 in America AND Europe.

[freema]

For some reason...your link doesn't work ; )

I actually thought the Scandanavian had a French accent, and really, should have better described him as a European.