There were about 25 people at the showing I was at 1:50pm in the Atlanta suburbs-- half men, half women, all older than 35.
Have not seen it yet but saw David Beamer, Todds Father on FNC being interviewed by Cavuto. Off subject but was amazed at the resemblence to Logan on 24. I am talking facial expressions only, not to the character himself.
Rob what was the reaction to those viewing it with you?
P.S...... I puts things very clearly in perspective.
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SEE IT (United 93) THIS WEEKEND BECAUSE 10% of the GROSS REVENUE WILL GO TO THE MEMORIAL FUND, as per Neil Cavuto's show with Todd Beamer's father, David Beamer and US Rep. Shuster, (R) PA.
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SEE IT (United 93) THIS WEEKEND BECAUSE 10% of the GROSS REVENUE WILL GO TO THE MEMORIAL FUND, as per Neil Cavuto's show with Todd Beamer's father, David Beamer and US Rep. Shuster, (R) PA.
Thanks for the review, Rob.
Excellent!!!
One of my favorite all time movies was Tora Tora Tora. I always wished they would make more movies like that - documentary, true history, that touched your soul.
When I first read the descriptions of this movie I thought it might be in that mode. The problem is, whenever I see TTT I always get too mad - and keep wishing the ending would change.
Saw it this afternoon - thought the guy was Belgian for some reason.
It was worth seeing. I go to very few movies, but was determined to see this as soon as possible.
May God comfort the families and friends of those killed or injured, as well as the many who worked in air traffic control that day.
I'll be sure to see it. The left is not happy. They are trying desperately to find something negative to say about it. "Too soon" (translation - we don't want Bush to get any benefit)
"intense" (and the events of that morning were not intense?)
If they had their way, they would have changed it to a story about a Christian (wearing a cross, of course) about to blow up an abortion clinic but being thwarted by a couple of the "alternate lifestyle", and named it United 93 Mountain.
Will watch it with family in a few days...
I took my 15yo twins this morning. The theatre was not at all crowded, but then it was 10:00 a.m.
My greatest fear as I left was that this would become simply another "Airport" movie. The kids didn't start talking about it until we were at lunch. Maybe they just needed the time to absorb all of it.
The most gripping moments for me were the scenes depicting the panic at the control centers and the FAA central command. The people there were emotionally torn to shreds from the helplessness. The people on board United 93, while doomed, were at least able to affect an outcome.
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0475276/trailers
http://www.united93movie.com/index.php
Random thoughts on United 93
-Excellent movie, well worth seeing.
-I think it tends to glorify the murderers, at least in the minds of Muslims, it shows them devoutly and reverently saying their prayers in preparation for their mission. I disagree with those who say the terrorists are treated "neutrally".
-One shot has the lead hijacker walking through the airport, he passes by a poster on the wall. The camera focuses briefly on the poster, it has some kind of decadent, sexual content. Message: The west has it coming for this kind of moral decay.
-Realistically captures the confusion at command centers. People may be critical of the Federal response that morning, but they are forgetting that this was a well executed surprise attack, and confusion is the nature of a surprise attack. The film captures this very well, I was proud of the relatively quick response of the responsible officials.
-The moment of clarity came that morning when the second plane hit the second tower. That's when everyone knew we were at war. Movie captures this moment brilliantly.
-The biggest political point made by the movie is the hilarious Euro-weenie with a dutch accent who pleads for everyone not to provoke these men and we'll all be safe. This after they already murdered a few passengers. The Euro-weenie continues to make the ocassional ineffective comment, while real Americans are preparing to take action.
-I love the unravelling of the hijackers as they realize that the passengers are blowing them off and plotting something. The terrorists become the terrorized.
-The film does a first rate job of creating tension start to finish, it's a real nail biter, even though you know what happens.
-When the passengers rolled, there was applause and cheering in my theater, it was a stirring moment. Makes one proud to be an American
Random thoughts on United 93
-Excellent movie, well worth seeing.
-I think it tends to glorify the murderers, at least in the minds of Muslims, it shows them devoutly and reverently saying their prayers in preparation for their mission. I disagree with those who say the terrorists are treated "neutrally".
-One shot has the lead hijacker walking through the airport, he passes by a poster on the wall. The camera focuses briefly on the poster, it has some kind of decadent, sexual content. Message: The west has it coming for this kind of moral decay.
-Realistically captures the confusion at command centers. People may be critical of the Federal response that morning, but they are forgetting that this was a well executed surprise attack, and confusion is the nature of a surprise attack. The film captures this very well, I was proud of the relatively quick response of the responsible officials.
-The moment of clarity came that morning when the second plane hit the second tower. That's when everyone knew we were at war. Movie captures this moment brilliantly.
-The biggest political point made by the movie is the hilarious Euro-weenie with a dutch accent who pleads for everyone not to provoke these men and we'll all be safe. This after they already murdered a few passengers. The Euro-weenie continues to make the ocassional ineffective comment, while real Americans are preparing to take action.
-I love the unravelling of the hijackers as they realize that the passengers are blowing them off and plotting something. The terrorists become the terrorized.
-The film does a first rate job of creating tension start to finish, it's a real nail biter, even though you know what happens.
-When the passengers rolled, there was applause and cheering in my theater, it was a stirring moment. Makes one proud to be an American
I saw a 2:30 showing (in the Atlanta area, too). I am encouraging everyone I know to see this film. A big thing I came away with is a sense of pride in those forty heroes that sacrificed and fought back. I think every American needs to know just how much their fighting back REALLY means to this country. See it to honor their memory.
Not any more graphic than a CSI on occasion.
First, we were angry....then, VERY PROUD.
GREAT movie!
I loudly said, "God Bless America" after about 10 seconds after the very end of the movie, and people were getting up. People clapped when I did so. Then, I said it again, and finished with a "Let's Roll."
GOD BLESS THOSE BRAVE SOULS, AND THANK YOU FOR BEING GREAT AMERCIANS.
That filmmaker did an excellent job of telling the story and not any agenda.
My daughter and I are leaving in a few minutes to catch the 7:15. Will report back later.