Comments on: “United 93″ Trailer Sparks Outrage

By: Mike B

Mike B — Wed, 12 Apr 2006 23:10:02 +0000

Thank you to Matt and William for their responses. KW, what is wrong with you? How can you belittle what happened on that plane that day by saying that this movie is nothing more than a patriotic crowd-pleasing cliche? It happened; this story is a depiction of what transpired on that plane. It is not a safe movie it is an accurate movie. Those people risked their lives to save countless others. There may be one-dimensional characters in this movie but there was a clear cut line between good and evil that day. Obviously, you have already forgotten that. Shame on you. You should be embarrassed for not only thinking that but then deciding to write it as well.

By: CV

CV — Fri, 07 Apr 2006 23:39:38 +0000

There’s been two t.v. movies on this already. Pay to see it in a theater? No way.

By: J.E.Hess

J.E.Hess — Thu, 06 Apr 2006 04:27:15 +0000

I can’t believe that anyone could think it’s too soon. I for one will never forget nor be afraid to be reminded of the events of that day. If we are trying to forget then it will always be too soon and we’ve lost the battle already.

By: William T. Foxtrot

William T. Foxtrot — Tue, 04 Apr 2006 21:13:38 +0000

Matt, I agree with you 100%. KW, do you have a soul? How can you call the story of a group of passengers who died trying to stop terrorists from killing innocent people a cliche?

By: Amanda

Amanda — Tue, 04 Apr 2006 16:47:19 +0000

I don’t think I’ll see it. I don’t have a problem with it, but I think it will be too disturbing.

By: Matt

Matt — Tue, 04 Apr 2006 11:57:16 +0000

Um…KW? It’s a _true story_. “Unambiguous heros and villains” are not creatures of Hollywood. In fact, in the modern media climate, I’m surprised he was able to get the movie distributed without switching the characters around so that the terrorists come out as the good guys.

I doubt I’ll see it in the theater, but I’ll be looking forward to the DVD.

By: KW

KW — Tue, 04 Apr 2006 00:34:25 +0000

Having seen the trailer, this looks like another blindly patriotic movie that celebrates the same cliche we’ve heard for over four years now: namely, that of the one-dimensional terrorist characters and the courageous passengers that united the country.

That tagline “On the day we faced fear, we also found courage” pretty much tells me that this director is playing it safe. It doesn’t take much bravery to direct a film that preaches what the crowd wants to hear.

This film will probably please the popcorn-movie crowd that demand unambiguous heros and villains. But for those who seek deeper meanings and do not mind having their views challenged, this will fall way short.

I have a bit more faith in the World Trade Center movie by Oliver Stone, a director with record of being unafraid of controversy.

By: Tim MMF

Tim MMF — Tue, 04 Apr 2006 00:25:26 +0000

I plan on seeing it. I don’t see why people are outraged. Movies have been made about every conflict, sometimes during the conflict (Vietnam).

By: William T. Foxtrot

William T. Foxtrot — Mon, 03 Apr 2006 15:18:06 +0000

I watched the United 93 trailer online and I liked what I saw. No Hollywood actors is a definite plus. Mr. Greengrass is either very brave or very stupid to make a film like this. It has to be a good, perhaps even great, otherwise a lot of people will be upset. I would hope that a portion of the film’s profits will be given to a worthy 9-11 charity as well.

By: RS

RS — Mon, 03 Apr 2006 14:46:32 +0000

I too saw Inside Man this weekend and the trailer for Flight 93. I am ok with it and do not think that it is too soon. I also respect that he got the input from the families.

My wife and I are from NY, so 9/11 hit very close to home for us, but we will definitely be going to see it.

By: Heidi Tighe

Heidi Tighe — Mon, 03 Apr 2006 14:20:27 +0000

I would absolutely go see it.