Are you going to see United 93?

[jennobrn01]

yes. we must dare to remember, and dare to be changed.


The following is a segment from an article on the issue.

http://www.ocregister.com/ocregiste...cle_1113521.php

The fight for their lives

By BARRY KOLTNOW
The Orange County Register


But before a single frame was shot, Greengrass and his associates spent the better part of a year meeting with the families of every passenger on the flight. During extensive interviews with the families, personal histories of the victims were collected, and anxieties were calmed.

"Paul was very sensitive to our feelings," David Beamer said, "and the movie reflects that sensitivity."

Greengrass said he received the approval of every family member, which he said was an important factor in deciding whether to proceed with the project.

"I explained to each family member that in my other films about terrorism, I always tried to maintain the dignity of the victims' families. I also tried to ask why a certain event happened. I think I was able to build a foundation of trust by making myself accountable. I feel an accountability to the families, and to the audience.

 

[tiggerlover]

Probably not.

 

[precious pixie]

We will be going to see this movie. I know that the producers got the approval of everyones fmaily who was on the plane. I also read that for the first 3 days they wil be donating profits from the movie towards a memorial for flight 93. I am watching this movie bc I was in Boston when this happened, I knew someone on one of the flights ( one of my brothers best friends). I like finding out all I can about all things surrounding that day.

 

[NurseJamie]

A couple of my friends have a sealed box in their apartment called the "Too Soon" box. Into this box, they put pieces of paper with subjects written on them that are still too touchy to be joked about. For instance, even though the Holocaust was 60 years ago, it's still in the "too soon" category. OJ Simpson, however, is very very often the subject of jokes. They plan on opening the box in a couple years and taking some things out, which will then become appropriate subject matter for amusing comments.

Although no one is comfortable making jokes about 9/11 (and I hope no one ever is), this movie is something I feel belongs in the "too soon" box. As previous posters have said, I, too, still get teary just watching the opening of Friends when they show the towers... I do agree that the story needs to be told, and for some people there will be a sense of catharsis to see the drama unfold and to know and see what heroics the people on United 93 enacted to try to save other Americans. But personally, it's all too soon, and the events that happened less than 5 years ago are still very fresh in my memory. I feel, in a way, that making a big blockbuster movie out of it cheapens what happened, even if the movie had approval from those family members of the people on the flight. Perhaps I'd be more willing to watch a documentary-type movie about United 93, but presented as it is, I picture people watching this movie the way they watch most movies in the theatre, munching away on popcorn and with teenagers making out in the dark corners... I'm just afraid it trivialized what actually happened...

So I guess I'm saying, in a shortened version, for some people it's going to be therapeutic, but they're in the minority. For most Americans, it's way too soon.

 

[DawnCt1]

(devil's advocate here) They say that all the families of the victims were ok with the movie being made. They wanted their family members' stories to be told.

Absolutely. I will be seeing it. Rather than "too soon", one could say that it is almost too late. This won't be a movie to entertain us but to remind us that we are engaged in a war against terrorism and why we must be vigilant and persistant in our goal to defeat this enemy.

 

[Missy1961]

No, I won't be seeing it.

 

[Missy1961]

Absolutely. I will be seeing it. Rather than "too soon", one could say that it is almost too late. This won't be a movie to entertain us but to remind us that we are engaged in a war against terrorism and why we must be vigilant and persistant in our goal to defeat this enemy.

I don't need a movie to be reminded.

 

[ILUVMYBRIT]

I havent yet decided. I don't remember what cable station it was, but back in January one of them did a made for tv movie and I cried through the whole thing. I think its an important story that needs to be told though. Those men and women on that plane were so brave to do what they did. I only hope the film makers do them all justice.

 

[VSL]

Way too soon - and I'm in the UK and don't know anyone who was personally affected (effected?) by the 9/11 attacks.

Releasing it as a movie marks it as 'entertainment', regardless of whether the families approved it, and I think that it's way too soon for me to be able to sit in a cinema eating a Rowntree's Fruit Pastelles(sp?) lollipop and watch that day again.

Just watching the towers collapsing live on TV was horrifying enough for me thanks. I still can't believe it actually happened. It was too surreal - like movie special effects in itself.

I also think it's too soon to release it as movie-documentary - I think you need at least 15yrs to pass before you can really look at the whole picture (as my A-Level History teacher would say).

But I'm not going to be trying to stop anyone who wants to see the movie from seeing it (and if you feel that it will help deal with the grieving process or help you therepeutically, then go!), and I'm not going to criticize the people who made it or whatever. It's just too soon for me.

 

[CapeCodTenor]

No. I had a friend that was on the second plane when it hit the tower and I'm not ready to go and see anything about that yet.

 

[Nancy]

I havent yet decided. I don't remember what cable station it was, but back in January one of them did a made for tv movie and I cried through the whole thing. I think its an important story that needs to be told though. Those men and women on that plane were so brave to do what they did. I only hope the film makers do them all justice.

I saw that one..it might have been on the History channel or something like that. I'm not sure about this movie, we were talking about it last night because MSNBC had Rita Cosby talking about it. I'm not sure if I could see it on the big screen. Maybe at home so I could turn it off if it got too intense. They had a reporter on that said during the showing (which was full of reporters) when they showed footage of the planes hitting the towers there were audible gasps in the theater....even though they all knew what was going to happen. I think seeing that particluar moment on a huge screen might be too much for me and bring back the painful memories of not knowing if my SIL was in the building or not at work. (she wasn't, she called in sick that day)

 

[Magickndm]

Scott Beamer's dad lives here in our community. Our news is doing an interview with him to get his opinion on the film, I'll be very interested in seeing it.
His dad's license plate says "LETS ROLL".

 

[cardaway]

This movie should have been a documentary IMO. Anything else includes screenwriters filling in the blanks and directors doing take after take.

I read an interesting sidebar in Entertainment Weekly. It seems that some of the uproar over the movie is that the trailers (as usual) are being shown before other movies. People are upset that they are being blindsided and are not happy.

Not sure I agree about the trailers but I do agree with the other part of the article, people that are upset at Universal for making this into what they did.

 

[jacksonsmom]

I do want to go see it but I don't know if it playing at any place near us. (live in a small town).

I know and can understand it is too soon for some and that is OK.

To me it is a part of our history, a very sad day, one I pray never repeats itself

I will not go to the movie for entertainment. Just like when I saw the Passion of Christ. We did not get popcorn or drinks, it wasn't for entertainment.
I guess it is hard to explain why I feel the need to go to this film.

Some of it is because I heard the families had a say in this film and want their stories told...so I will listen to their stories.

I guess I would have a more of a problem if this was a movie with big name actors and such.
I don't see this movie as entertainment. That is just me though and I know others will not agree.

I will watch the movie and have tissue nearby and remember all the men and women on that plane that died that die

 

[RealMickeysGirl]

no i am not

 

[debden]

(devil's advocate here) They say that all the families of the victims were ok with the movie being made. They wanted their family members' stories to be told.

NO.Taking a tradgedy like that and making money off it??? NO.
If the families want their stories to be told there are other ways but I honestly beleive everyone knows of their heroism and will never forget what they did for their country that day.The story has been told in many forms over and over again.
It will be in our minds (and hearts) forever.
Debbie

 

[shortbun]

I never see films that fictionalize fact, or rarely. I prefer my mind's version of this one particularly. I am even conflicted over what reasons they may have stated for making it. Are the profits going to the families of the victims? This hurt seems to fresh. The movie may dishonor some of the heroes in some way. We will never know. I'm not seeing it. My husband laughed when he heard about it. He thought it disgraceful and called the filmmakers "carpetbaggers."

 

[debden]

I never see films that fictionalize fact, or rarely. I prefer my mind's version of this one particularly. I am even conflicted over what reasons they may have stated for making it. Are the profits going to the families of the victims? This hurt seems to fresh. The movie may dishonor some of the heroes in some way. We will never know. I'm not seeing it. My husband laughed when he heard about it. He thought it disgraceful and called the filmmakers "carpetbaggers."

I agree completely.
Debbie

 

[summerrluvv]

Scott Beamer's dad lives here in our community. Our news is doing an interview with him to get his opinion on the film, I'll be very interested in seeing it.
His dad's license plate says "LETS ROLL".

I remember reading a lot about Todd Beamer and his family in the newspapers and I saw his wife a few times on Primetime/Dateline, etc. Everytime someone says "Lets Roll" I think of Todd Beamer (even though I didn't know the guy).

I don't think I'll be seeing it in the theater because I think of the movies as a fun experience and I really don't want to walk out of there depressed. I'll probably buy the DVD when it comes out.

I read that no celebrities were allowed to be in the film, which I think is good. I hear it's tastefully done and we all could use a reminder of what happened that day because I think a lot of people have forgotten.

 

[summerrluvv]

I never see films that fictionalize fact, or rarely. I prefer my mind's version of this one particularly. I am even conflicted over what reasons they may have stated for making it. Are the profits going to the families of the victims? This hurt seems to fresh. The movie may dishonor some of the heroes in some way. We will never know. I'm not seeing it. My husband laughed when he heard about it. He thought it disgraceful and called the filmmakers "carpetbaggers."

I believe the a percentage of the profits are going to the flight 93 memorial that has yet to be constructed.