Free Republic
Browse · Search
News/Activism
Topics · Post Article

Skip to comments.

'UNITED 93' OPENS IN 3RD PLACE...
Drudge Report ^ | 4/49/06 | Drudge

Posted on 04/29/2006 12:47:42 PM PDT by Explorer24

click here to read article


Navigation: use the links below to view more comments.
first previous 1-2021-4041-6061-8081-94 next last
To: Explorer24

Considering how many on FR have vowed never to attend a movie again, that's pretty good...


61 posted on 04/29/2006 2:03:43 PM PDT by durasell (!)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies]

To: E. Pluribus Unum

Why would you buy this movie?

Sure, it looks like a great film, but how many times could you sit through it?


62 posted on 04/29/2006 2:04:53 PM PDT by MC Miker G
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 53 | View Replies]

To: Explorer24

The reviews have been excellent across the board.

Everyone should see this movie.


63 posted on 04/29/2006 2:05:04 PM PDT by Cincinna (HILLARY & HER HINO WANT TO TAKE OVER YOUR COUNTRY !)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies]

To: skaterboy
We will never forget....Well we have....the sleeping giant woke up,scratched his butt and went back to sleep

Only the half that doesn't count went back to sleep. Our TROOPS are the GIANTS among us and they are AWAKE - ALERT - and ACTIVE!!

64 posted on 04/29/2006 2:05:31 PM PDT by PISANO (We will not tire......We will not falter.......We will NOT FAIL!!! .........GW Bush [Oct 2001])
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 2 | View Replies]

To: E. Pluribus Unum

"The big studios "own" the distribution system."

NBC Universal produced and released this film. No indie them.


65 posted on 04/29/2006 2:06:37 PM PDT by MC Miker G
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 55 | View Replies]

To: LeoWindhorse
United 93 will become the most watched film in American history.

It won't even be the most watched movie this weekend.

66 posted on 04/29/2006 2:07:14 PM PDT by HitmanLV (Don't stomp so hard! Your dentures will fall out!!)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 32 | View Replies]

To: FreedomNeocon

Seems like pretty good numbers. The weather is gorgeous here in the northeast.


67 posted on 04/29/2006 2:14:35 PM PDT by Huck (Hey look, I'm still here.)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 6 | View Replies]

To: Explorer24

It didnt do too bad, it'll pick up today and have good legs Im sure (on word-of-mouth). But it is a bit of a disappointment; this should be a 100 million dollar movie, and it probably wont make much over 50. This should be a lesson to people that always complain about "Hollyood junk", thats what people want. Rv and 'Stick it' are crap movies, but they will likely both beat United 93.

One problem is the R rating. That keeps alot of teens out of the theater who may want to see it. I think theyre too strict with enforcement of the ratings anyhow, this movie is a good example of why they should lighten up. Teens should see this movie.


68 posted on 04/29/2006 2:14:41 PM PDT by OmegaMan
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies]

To: mnehrling
Even if you feel you cannot emotionally handle the film, buy a ticket or two to support it.

Or donate the ticket price directly to the 911 memorial fund. As much as we should be supporting "honest" cinema, if it's only for the 10% charity, make it 100% and give credit to the film for your inspiration to do so.

69 posted on 04/29/2006 2:16:29 PM PDT by Optimist (I think I'm beginning to see a pattern here.)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 44 | View Replies]

To: Explorer24; Dog; All
I'm not advocating the movie review website...Rotten Tomatoes...(sometimes they get it right, sometimes they don't)

..but I usually go there to check out the box office numbers and reviews for the weekend...

..GO look at the splendid & generous reviews they've given United 93!!!

70 posted on 04/29/2006 2:20:59 PM PDT by Guenevere
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies]

To: Explorer24

See this movie before the PC/Liberal Left/Democrats/Socialists have it edited and cut.


71 posted on 04/29/2006 2:21:04 PM PDT by Dallas59
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies]

To: Explorer24

I saw the movie last night. It was great, all FReepers should go see it ASAP.


72 posted on 04/29/2006 2:22:32 PM PDT by RebekahT ("Our government is not the solution to the problem, government is the problem." -- Ronald Reagan)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies]

To: Explorer24

Look at the numbers, it had the highest per screen. It opened in fewer than the others.

I saw it on Friday and it was a fantastic movie - sort of a "Just the facts, ma'am" type of movie.


73 posted on 04/29/2006 2:57:51 PM PDT by glorgau
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies]

To: All

For anyone interested- this evening on A & E they're having a whole line-up of 911 shows and interviews with some people who for one reason or another DIDN'T take Flight #93. These shows begin at 7 PM Eastern..


74 posted on 04/29/2006 3:01:26 PM PDT by SE Mom (God Bless those who serve..)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 73 | View Replies]

To: Explorer24

I read somewhere that the movie lasts the same lenght as the actual flight.


75 posted on 04/29/2006 3:15:46 PM PDT by Paleo Conservative
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies]

To: Explorer24
Here are links to trailers for the movie.

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0475276/trailers

http://www.united93movie.com/index.php

76 posted on 04/29/2006 3:16:18 PM PDT by Paleo Conservative
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies]

To: Explorer24
Here are links to trailers for the movie.

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0475276/trailers

http://www.united93movie.com/index.php

77 posted on 04/29/2006 3:16:20 PM PDT by Paleo Conservative
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies]

To: prion

Well, let's see. Farenheit 911 made $23m in its first box office weekend. United 93 has made $3.6 millon in its first day. United 93 would have to make about 7 million on its first day to meet the F911 standard.

So it's doing about half what F-911 did, but remember, it's not yet in wide release yet, and it's known as a film that will be difficult to watch. Say what you want about Moore, he IS entertaining.

United 93 cost $15m to make and I don't think there's been much advertising. So in the end I expect United 93 to give its filmmakers and investors a good but not spectacular return on their investment.

Don't fool youselves, though, about the MSM. This film's gotten plenty of coverage. Anyone with even the slightest interest in the film and its subject matter knows it's out there.

At the same time, they did say it would be hard to watch, and that might not be good for box office. However, I've seen the trailer, both in the theater and on QuickTime, and it's obvious the reviewers are right, and this is powerful, harrowing stuff. The MSM can't be blamed, in other words, for being honest about the film.

D


78 posted on 04/29/2006 3:23:31 PM PDT by daviddennis
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 3 | View Replies]

To: skaterboy

I just saw the movie. It was tasteful and well done. Many people were crying by the end of the movie. It did have a powerful effect. There was a scene when the passengers were praying and at the same time the hijackers were praying (the passengers were praying for their lives, while the hijackers were in the process of killing, the difference between Christianity and Islam).


79 posted on 04/29/2006 4:15:56 PM PDT by GeorgefromGeorgia
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 2 | View Replies]

To: MC Miker G
Why would you buy this movie?

Because I want it to make lots of money so they make more of them. I bought "Passion of the Christ" for the same reason, but have never watched it.

80 posted on 04/29/2006 5:03:15 PM PDT by E. Pluribus Unum (Islam Factoid:After forcing young girls to watch his men execute their fathers, Muhammad raped them.)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 62 | View Replies]


Navigation: use the links below to view more comments.
first previous 1-2021-4041-6061-8081-94 next last

Disclaimer: Opinions posted on Free Republic are those of the individual posters and do not necessarily represent the opinion of Free Republic or its management. All materials posted herein are protected by copyright law and the exemption for fair use of copyrighted works.

Free Republic
Browse · Search
News/Activism
Topics · Post Article

FreeRepublic, LLC, PO BOX 9771, FRESNO, CA 93794
FreeRepublic.com is powered by software copyright 2000-2008 John Robinson