September 25, 2006

  • I watched United 93 the other night. First of all, to clarify any confusion (and there seems to be many about this movie) this was the movie about United flight 93 that was released in theaters earlier this year and just came out on dvd. I have to say it was powerful and nothing short of amazing. I haven't been moved by a movie in a long time. Now, that's not to say I cried during it, I didn't............although, it was close. I was a little worried that they would Hollywoodize 9/11, but that wasn't the case at all. One of the things that makes the movie so painful is knowing how it ends and how you want so bad to have a happy ending. Also, it starts off as just another day. People going about their business not knowing that this would be the day they would die and there is nothing they could do about it. I can talk all about this movie, ending and everything because you all know the ending. I sat there the whole movie with an uneasy feeling in my stomach, knowing how awful a death like this would be. On the other hand, I have never had so much gratification when somebody died in a movie as when they killed the those terrorists. And you know what, I didn't feel a damn bit guilty about being happy about their deaths.

    Another thing that made this movie unique and un-Hollywood, was that there was a whole cast of no name actors. In fact, the people at NORAD and the FAA were all the real people and not actors (although, their parts were filmed, I don't want to confuse you, its not like there were cameras there on 9/11). Also, the movie was in real time, kinda like 24. Its amazing how fast, yet how slow everything happened. I know that doesn't make sense, but its true. It was very interesting to see the inner workings of NORAD and the FAA in a time of complete and utter crisis. It really was kind of reassuring and unsettling. See, I know that doesn't make sense either, but you just have to see the movie and I can explain it.

    Seriously, this movie had such an effect, I couldn't sleep as well that night. And, its 3 days later and I'm still thinking about it. Yes, it was that good. I don't say this that often, but it was the best movie I have seen all year. I can see it being nominated for an Oscar.

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