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

4/27/06

[BibChr]

That's really great to hear. I was very afraid they'd "pc" it up -- or down. If you're a FReeper and related to one of the victims, your word on that carries a lot of weight.

Dan
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[chris_in_nj]

The R rating is probably due to language and violence. Whent Mickey Rothenberg(first to get stabbed) gets attacked, and then the pilots and then the flight attendent - it is a violent scene. Like I said, this is not a whitewashed version...it is a rough one to watch.

There is some cursing as well - most notably in the chaotic moments at the air traffic control towers and command centers.

Chris

[veronica]

Thanks for sharing your very personal experience with this. I will be seeing the movie.

[OKIEDOC]

Powerful post and one I have copied and sent on to loved ones.

[maica]

Link to another excellent article about last night's premier.

http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1622371/posts
United 93 The filmmakers got it right. [by Todd Beamer's father]
Opinion Journal ^ | April27, 2006 | BY DAVID BEAMER


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Thanks for posting your feelings and observations. It must have been like leaving a memorial service at the end of the film. I hope every American and huge numbers around the world will see this film. It will show the true strength of America - her people.

Bless you for sharing here on FR.

[Syberyenta]

Title: United 93 (2006)
Rating: R
Rating Reason: Rated R for language, and some intense sequences of terror and violence.
Distributor: Universal Studios
Alternate Titles: Flight 93

Title: Flight 93 (2006)
Rating: PG-13
Rating Reason: Rated PG-13 for some violence and emotional depiction of the hijack situation.
Distributor: MTI Home Video

Makes sense to me.
I'm not sure I want to see this film, for the same reasons. I think I have a good enough idea of what occurred, and prefer much lighter fare.

[Just A Nobody]

See post #22.

[Tired of Taxes]

The movie does sound amazing. Our hearts go out to you and your family.

[chris_in_nj]

I think it depends on how your 13 year old can take violence. Also - there is some cursing. But it is not egregious as if it is violence and cursing just for the sake of having them.

In the context of the film it is entirely appropriate - and perhaps even important - as it portrays reality.

If your child is very sensitive - I'd say wait. If he/she can take some violence then yes I think you can take a 13 year old. Its really your call.

Hope this helped,
Chris

[chris_in_nj]

I think it depends on how your 13 year old can take violence. Also - there is some cursing. But it is not egregious as if it is violence and cursing just for the sake of having them.

In the context of the film it is entirely appropriate - and perhaps even important - as it portrays reality.

If your child is very sensitive - I'd say wait. If he/she can take some violence then yes I think you can take a 13 year old. Its really your call.

Hope this helped,
Chris

[putupjob]

God Bless you and your brave father.

[ExTexasRedhead]

I'm so sorry that you lost your father on United 93. Thank you for sharing your heartfelt emotions while viewing United 93. It is definitely not too soon to have their story graphically told. The country seems to have lost it's way in the war on terror. Too many, including politicians, want to gloss over the truth and hide the danger. Not only is this movie a tribute to those who sacrificed themselves for the greater good on that horrific day, but it's a tribute to all the brave American heroes that have given their lives to protect us since this war began on 9/11.

[FormerLib]

This film is not here "too soon", that is a ridiculous notion.

Agree 100%!

And did any members of the MSM ever question if it was "too soon" for Farenheit 911? I wonder why not? (Ok, so I really don't wonder.)

[conservativebabe]

Thanks Chris. So sorry for your loss. I will bite my lip, and see this because I will NOT forget their sacrifice.

[Katya]

we're going this weekend...thanks for your review and personal story. The passengers on this flight have never really been celebrated as the true heroes they were in my mind. It's not just that they gave their lives, but they actually were the first soldiers in the war on terror, thwarting the terrorists with genuine force of will. I hope this film is a beginning in the annals of the public memory.

[alice_in_bubbaland]

Thanks Chris! Your stamp of approval is appreciated and I will be going to see the film!

Prayers to you & your family.

[NavyCanDo]

Thanks for sharing this. They were nothing less than 40 Patriots. God Bless them All.

[P-40]

It was absolutely fascinating to see the inner workings of those command centers on that day.

I'm glad they included the detail on that. I'm not sure that many people know just what went on behind the scenes...and how amazing the performance was of so many people. It is easy to look back and criticize but getting a look at what it was like to be in their shoes that morning is a whole new experience.

The first chapter of the 9/11 Commission Report goes into great detail on this also. It sheds a lot of light on just how bad things had gotten in this country with regards to national security and our ability to respond to threats and actual attacks.

[wallcrawlr]

appreciate the review.

your approval and sacrifice means alot.

[OKIEDOC]

Gay State Conservative wrote:
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.

Comment:

I wonder just how conservative this Boston person really is.

I would think as a radio host the person would want to have first hand knowledge of what many of his or her listeners were calling in about.