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I saw the first showing on Friday morning. This movie is not mindless Hollywood entertainment, so don't go expecting a feel-good time at the end. Even though I knew how it ended, I couldn't help but want the passengers to somehow have everything turn out okay and survive. But that was not to be. When the screen went black at the end, I found myself stunned, moved to tears, and silent after it was all over. Most of the audience I was with was the same way. It is a loving tribute to those on Flight 93 that saved thousands by their heroic actions. There was no judgment, no agenda. It was objective, just laying out what they thought happened that day. The confusion, miscommunication, and disbelief of all the participants were perfectly realized. I was particularly impressed with Ben Sliney, who was the FAA operations manager at Kennedy Airport--he did a spectacular job. If you think you can handle the tough emotions, I suggest you go see it, and see it with someone you love. It is a magnificent achievement, and art at its highest.

On another note, I saw some pinheads on Fox News discussing the movie this fine Saturday morning, all of whom had not seen it. One said that this was the perfect recruiting tool for Al Qaeda, another said it was exploitation, and yet another said it was a Bush propaganda movie. None of this is true. What I found amazing, but not surprising, is that these losers didn't have the guts to actually see the movie before they formed an opinion. I dismissed their comments and turned off the TV to read a book.

And on yet another note, some folks, mostly Dem liberals, are attending this movie to cause problems for others. One incident I read was that a group of 20-something kids decided to opine their thoughts, such as "BS" and "propaganda", to the rest of the theater--until one patron had enough and told them to STFU. One of the kids protested, and then a group of patrons got up and told them to leave, which they did. Later, the patron who told the story said that they noticed the same kids at a burger place, and their car had the bumper-sticker 'Kerry/Edwards'. If this happens to you, don't hesitate to call the manager and have these kooks removed; they deserve it.

God bless United 93.