United 93 (2006)

Terrible acting, screenplay and direction.

Strong and Moving!

Don't Believe the Hype

The story, direction, characters, and writing/dialogue is akin to taking a tranquilizer shot to the neck, but everything else was so well done.

This movie was so epic I just had to write a review at 2:17 AM after midnight, I just had to. I've read prior to watching the film the true events of the United Flight Airlines 93 and really didn't knew there was a 4th plane in 9/11. Cause when we always talk about 9/11 between people, our minds always goes straight to the World Trade Center and casually mention that Pentagon was attacked too. But wait, there was a 4th planned attacking the United States Capitol that didn't go through. And the reason to find out why? The passengers on the United 93 Flight FOUGHT BACK. Oh I was so proud of humanity and the spirit of those people fighting the good fight, and saddened that they didn't make it. So when I watched the film, was the just as the same as reading the transcripts and the events that occurred. True caption of the feelings between the passengers and the terrorists also, that intensity, pressure, feelings going through their bodies fighting one side to live, the other to end life. I mean what can I say other than ... IT'S AUTHENTIC. It's like I was there, right there with them in that room and I'm just watching their next move, their fear, overcoming that fear, fighting, that last second when everything is over. Ahhh I was horrified and satisfied from this experience. As I read a review about this earlier it said in a title: Horrifying to watch but worthy for generations to come. Everything is explained right down to the last detail, and you're not bored even a little bit, especially the last part... will truly move you and touch deep down that place we all know it's a human being there. 9/11 WE NEVER FORGET! True heroes, salute to United 93 <3

September 11, 2001 marks one of the darkest days in American history. Helming a cinematic project inspired by the horrifying day is never an easy task. As thousands of lives along the Twin Towers were lost that day, it's no surprise that many people are simply not ready to relive such a tragic event; some may never be ready. Families were broken and our nation was left shaken to the core. How long will it be before a Hollywood retelling would be appropriate for the big screen. Nonetheless, it is an important story that needs to be told, and it is all done at the hands of director Paul Greengrass. While this doesn't mark the first time Greengrass as brought a tragic real-life event to the silver screen, as one of his past projects 'Bloody Sunday' centered on 1972 Irish Civil Rights protests, is a difficult to believe that the man behind the 'Bourne' films to be he right choice for showcasing the 9/11 attacks. To a stunning surprise, Greengrass establishes an unflinchingly realistic documentary-style retelling of the harrowing events both inside and outside Flight 93, slapping you with the sense that will make you constantly remind yourself that you are not trapped inside the plane in the midst of the chaos. It is a picture destined to leave you haunted long after the end credits roll. Told in real- time, this film centers on the events following the hijacking inside the Flight 93 by the hands of terrorists of Al-Queda, and the passengers that were taking hostage in the heat of the moment. The film alternates back-and-forth between the grisly chaos inside the plane, to the response of the FAA headquarters, to the crew of various air control centers fighting to acquire a signal of everything that is going on as the Twin Towers and the Pentagon are imminently destroyed by three other planes joining in the devastating attack. It is impossible to accurately confirm an actual representation of what happened on Flight 93. After all, nobody survived to tell the story. But Paul Greengrass's portrayal of the tragic events are about as accurate as a Hollywood director can get. Regardless, everyone who remembers or is even familiar with the event can predict the outcome, and it is far from a happy one. Told in real- time accounts, the first thirty minutes are very procedural, exhibiting the passengers who we never get know board the plane including four other passengers who later reveal to be the terrorists, and the day-to-day life of the air control crew and the members of the FAA headquarters preparing of what was supposed to be a day like every other. Greengrass puts no effort into character development nor does he dispense politics into the mix. But the question is, is it necessary? No, because these were people no one outside of their family got to know. Instead, Greengrass establish each individual as an average person going on with his or her life, and Greengrass avoid distractions by not casting widely known actors in the roles. This method does nothing to stop our heart aching for the anticipated events. When the first hijacking, which takes offscreen in another airplane, starts, that is when all comfort is gone. The film showcases the shock and stress of the FAA headquarters and the air control crew as they must cope with the hopeless events including the destruction of the Twin Towers which are momentarily shown on television images with millions watching. If there is even a single moment of levity, that is when the head of the FAA calls to shut down international air travel. When focusing on the terror attacks inside Flight 93 marks the most harrowing segments. With tear-stricken passengers held hostage and tortured heartlessly, Greengrass decently avoids slipping into exploitation territory or drenching the events with sentimental manipulation. Using his signature documentary-style cinematography, he authenticity captures not only the stress and confusion of the passengers, but the claustrophobia of the confined space. His methodology results in tension that effectively builds up to a punishingly devastating finale. The second that credits start rolling, there is no doubt many will be left emotionally drained.United 93 is an emotionally devastating experience that no only respectfully honors the victims of the tragic day, but offers audiences are an unforgettable understanding of what happened that day and heroes who sacrificed their lives to foil a plot that threatened the very existence of our nation's capitol. It is definitely not an easy film to sit through, but it is an important one to say the least.

This real-life thriller chronicles the events inside United 93 on September 11th, 2001 – a day that has gone down in history as one of the biggest tragedies to hit America. Basically, it's a palm-sweating tale of terrorism and hijacking, as innocent passengers get caught up in events that will have devastating consequences. And devastating is the word to describe this movie. For nearly two hours we're subjected to a slow, horrifying build-up telling a story we all know and are aware of, before director Paul Greengrass lets rip with a pulse-pounding, utterly terrifying and at the same time awe-inspiring climax that is the most powerful bit of film I've ever watched – I couldn't breathe, I was openly crying, and I was utterly entranced by this superb bit of filmmaking.Nothing more can be said really, other than that this film acts as a memorial to those on the flight, and that everyone should see it. Acting, technical qualities, and cinematography are all absolutely great, and nothing falls flat anywhere in the movie. Spellbinding, awesome, utterly disturbing, downbeat, and yet uplifting – the cocktail of emotions you'll experience as this film closes is unlike anything you'll have ever felt before. A real trip.

As an American girl, everything related to the horrible events of 9/11 is making me crying. Documentaries, movies, photos of people who died that day is tearing me apart.This movie about the heroes of Flight 93, the last plane hijacked by the Al Qaeda terrorists and crashed in a field near Shanksville, Pennsylvania is particularly moving.Those 36 heroes who sacrificed their life while trying to regain control of the aircraft, saved thousands of people that horrific day. This movie is a powerful memorial and is making us very proud of those anonymous people for what they did for the country.United 93 is also focusing on the people who were on the ground and were witnessing the terrible events which were unfolding that day. While the entire world was watching the tragedy live and trying to make a sense of it, the ATCs, NORAD and FAA officials were struggling to get the situation back into control and despite the incredible confusion going on, did what they could.Some directors could have decided to turn this into a Hollywood movie and exaggerate the facts but Paul Bluegrass decided to stick to the reality and real history as much as he can and we can feel he and his staff made a lot of research to really honor those heroic passengers. This is very respectful and honorable and I'm sure that the families appreciate it a lot.May all those heroes rest in peace and never ever be forgotten.