The beginning is almost a ballet of sick Islamofascism .. with their twisted ritualistic hygiene routines. But this movie is a MUST SEE. It is intensely gripping, intense and so real. I was scared of the emotions I would feel, and honestly prayed at the beginning of the movie.
But the realities and heart-thumping pace keep you totally engaged.
One thing that struck me deeply was the looks on the faces of these beasts while they were being screened pre-boarding and the whole time there was any exchange from anyone. They stuck out like sore thumbs for these looks of foreboding and deadly seriousness they wore on their faces. Of course, we do not know what they really acted on that day, but the dead look on Atta in his photo and security video was enough to send chills down my spine. Hopefully, there is some screening for expressionless faces, foreboding in the eyes and antisocial behavior that stands out in screening lines or on the plane.
I believe that this was going to the funeral of supremely brave patriots, and this film honors them and their courage wonderfully. I believe they deserve no less than our tributes and abiding gratitude for their sacrifice by seeing this movie .. the first warriors of THIS War on Terror. It was also important that I go this weekend so that I could contribute to their Memorial, by going this weekend, but donations can be made on the site.
There are so many little things that leave indelible imprints on this event:
* The fact that their flight left 45 mins. late, which allowed for time for them to learn of the WTC attacks and the Pentagon, thereby the realization that their flight was not going to land, which galvanized the core group to action.
*Todd Beamer was supposed to leave the night before, but changed his flight to that morning to spend more time with his family. He was supposedly the last person to board .. he was running late .. yet we'll never forget his name, his resolve and faith, his conversation and prayers with the Verizon operator.
*The fact that there were enough young, strapping, strong men who would not go down without a fight, and who were far more muscular and athletic than the so called "muscle" beasts with box cutters.
*The fact that so many of the 40 were able to speak to their loved ones before they died or leave messages for them ... forever last words.
At the breathtaking end, there was utter silence in the packed theater .. and then a respectful quiet leavetaking, as if we were leaving a funeral. It was hard not to leave with tears running down my face, but I would see it again. It is superbly done. I absolutely believe that, in the end, the savages experienced terror themselves.
The only thing that disappointed me is that they didn't show a picture and name of all the brave passengers and crew on that plane. I think it should've been done in tribute.
I urge everyone to honor these brave men and women by seeing this film ...it is not overly gory or dramatized. God only knows what their bravery prevented and what more horrible repercussions than we experienced would be our reality today.
"No greater love hath a man than to give his life for his friends." NEVER FORGET!
READ HERE THE TRANSCRIPT FROM THE COCKPIT VOICE RECORDER AND THE TERROR FELT BY THESE TWISTED FANATICS.
There is no doubt in my mind that the beasts did know terror at the end ... may they be damned to that hell for eternity.
