The way some of the people on this board have misconstrued the film's message as a sermon of rationalization for their beliefs is really quite shocking.
Did Greengrass set out to honestly portray what those hijackers did to 40 innocent Americans?
Is he making a broad and far reaching statement that the destruction of Islam is the price to be paid for their deaths?
NO. I will say it again. NO. Please read my replies before 300.
I don't think people misconstrued it as much as it simply reinforced the beliefs that people already had. The events shown in the movie speak for itself and whatever message is taken from that is left to the viewer.
I went to your forum page and read all your posts. Welcome to FR.
Thank you for your comments and insight into the making of the film. I happened to see some of the family members interviewed and they are all pleased with the film.
As for your shock regarding the manner in which some here have "misconstrued the film's message," I say, so what?" Films are art and to each his own interpretation. After all, "interpretation" is exactly what the film's maker has presented, from the facts available and the tapes.
United 93 isn't playing in my small town yet, but I intend to see it and I hope you're still here when I come back to this thread to tell you how I received it.
Again, thanks for your comments and welcome to FR.