United 93 DVD > Reviews > Very Moving and Emotional Film.

Author's product rating:   

Did you enjoy it?	Loved it
Story	Outstanding
Characters / Performances	Outstanding
Special Effects	Outstanding
How does it compare to similar films?	Not applicable

Advantages:	Very Powerful, Heartful, Heroic, Truthful
Disadvantages:	Disturbing, Upsetting,

Recommend to potential buyers:

yes

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Summary.

This film is a facinating watch which interestingly portrays the horrendous tradgedy that was 9/11, mainly seen through the eyes of the passengers on flight United 93.

The film tells the story of the plane that was hijacked along with three others on 9/11. Unlike the other planes, United 93 did not hit its intended target because of the courageous action of its passengers and surviving crew. Instead it crashed into a field, killing all on board, after the passengers staged a mid air revolt against their captors and stormed the cockpit, to try and gain control of the plane from the hijackers.

Synopsis.

United 93, shows you a reconstruction of the events leading up to the crash of the 4th plane to be hijacked on September 11, 2001.

At times the film has a very 'in-the-moment documentary-style' feel to it which is quite a disturbing experience that maximizes the film's unavoidable air of tension and dread.

It is impossible to watch UNITED 93 and not be profoundly moved, whether that emotion is fear, sadness, anxiety, or pure rage.

The film displays with startling clarity the movements of that fateful day and puts you clearly into the position of those passengers who knew that they were about to die.

Those who showed extraordinary courage in attempting to prevent yet another catastrophic attack. It leaves you feeling chilled to the core and unable to think of anything else.

Not for the weak hearted!

From the opening of the film I had a knot in my stomach, I am unsure if it was due to the sheer unbelieveable-ness of that day, because I remember watching the events of the day unfold on the television (in a similar way that the air control watch in the recreation), or simply because it is a terrible, horrific tale - that is true!

It is impossible to watch UNITED 93 and not be profoundly moved, whether that emotion is fear, sadness, anxiety, or pure rage. I cried several time throughout this film, as well as the three blokes sat alongside me. I do not believe there is anyone out there who will not be deeply moved and upset by this film.

Excellent film and I recommend it. The fact that its a true story based on world wide recognition makes it even more touching.

Director Paul Greengrass, recreates the Air Traffic Control on the day and it is populated by working people who are just going about their business amid the hubbub of a normal day at the office. Tragically this routine is disrupted by a series of hijacked planes, and the workers at first go from disbelieve that this is happening to simply trying to do the best they can amonst the horror and chaos that was September 11th 2001. Greengrass makes no attempt is to airbrush away the confusion and communication failures that occurred at all levels that day. Instead you see an honost portrayal of average people doing their best to cope with the unthinkable.