| Posted by: LedZeppelin1114 at January 21, 2007, 12:49 pm | | Topic: Movie Review: UNITED 93 (2006) Forum: JoBlo | | The fact of the matter is, the debate over whether it is appropriate/inappropriate to release this film at the time it was released is irrelevant. What is relevant is the fact that the film is brilliant, no matter when it would have been released. This film is less drama, and more a chillingly realistic horror movie (in the same way Requiem for a Dream was, but even more so as this was an actual event rather than a "this could really happen" scenario). It was also a movie that made you feel proud of the brave individuals on board who prevented further loss of life, but amazingly did so without making you feel like that feeling was being forced down your throat. I think the detractors of this film are missing the bigger picture, which is shame, because this is an astounding film. 10/10 | | Static Link |
| Posted by: Crazy Dud at October 18, 2006, 11:22 pm | | Topic: Movie Review: UNITED 93 (2006) Forum: JoBlo | | Quote: Originally Posted by fmj123 replying to crazy dud: THAAAAAANK YOU!!! Finally someone understands You're welcome! | | Static Link |
| Posted by: Crazy Dud at October 17, 2006, 3:53 am | | Topic: Movie Review: UNITED 93 (2006) Forum: JoBlo | | Quote: Originally Posted by fmj123 I got verbally beat up because I said what i am about to say. United 93 is just about the saddest movie i have ever seen. Say what you want about it, but think about if your mom or dad called you and told you that they weren't going to come home. I thought this movie was heartbraking when the people called home. I loved this movie and i think i would give it a 9 1\2 out of 10. Oh yeah, for all the mindless idiots who say that World Trade Center is the same as United 93, they were completely different planes and stories. What the . . . ?! Why the hell would you be verbally beaten up for that? It is very reasonable that you would find United 93 very sad. It is an account of a real life tragedy! It SHOULD make you sad. | | Static Link |
| Posted by: fmj123 at October 16, 2006, 8:23 pm | | Topic: Movie Review: UNITED 93 (2006) Forum: JoBlo | | I got verbally beat up because I said what i am about to say. United 93 is just about the saddest movie i have ever seen. Say what you want about it, but think about if your mom or dad called you and told you that they weren't going to come home. I thought this movie was heartbraking when the people called home. I loved this movie and i think i would give it a 9 1\2 out of 10. Oh yeah, for all the mindless idiots who say that World Trade Center is the same as United 93, they were completely different planes and stories. | | Static Link |
| Posted by: Crazy Dud at October 5, 2006, 8:13 pm | | Topic: Movie Review: UNITED 93 (2006) Forum: JoBlo | | Quote: Originally Posted by PSU80 What would've made you think I assumed Nevid was a conservative? From the first post of his in this thread I knew he was a liberal. Don't know how you came up with that. I would've thought from my posts in this thread that I was the obvious conservative. What the . . . ?! You're right. I flipped the two of you around on that point. I guess that's what happens when I try to put up an intelligent post at 1:23 AM! I'm actually quite conservative (although not seemingly as much as you, PSU80) myself. I do, however, happen to agree more with Nived on this particular debate about whether or not to make 9/11 movies yet. I believe United 93 was more responsible about it than World Trade Center simply because the latter felt more Hollywood. It was made to appeal to a larger audience and turn a larger prophit. United 93, however, was released quietly and was filmed like a documentary. There is very little Hollywood in this film. Also, United 93 does not address the "main story&qu... | | Read Entire Entry |
| Posted by: PSU80 at October 5, 2006, 7:55 pm | | Topic: Movie Review: UNITED 93 (2006) Forum: JoBlo | | Quote: Originally Posted by Crazy Dud Interesting that you assume Nevid to be a conservative, PSU80, especially considering his avatar is V for Vendetta, which is, lets be honest, a pretty leftist film, but I digress. The reason I believe Hollywood is making these films so early is because it seems like Americans are developing progressively shorter memories. We've turned the the event into a political issue (if you don't believe me, just spend a couple hours watching any of the news channels). It seems like so many have already forgotten what truly happened on that day. With all the trash that Hollywood churns out, it is great to see them make a film for constructive purposes. Movies are a way of immortalizing events and culture in our nation, and this is one of many films out there that has immortalized an event that should never be forgotten. What would've made you think I assumed Nevid was a conservative? From the first post of his in this thread I knew he was a liberal. Don't know how you came up with t... | | Read Entire Entry |
| Posted by: Crazy Dud at October 3, 2006, 4:23 am | | Topic: Movie Review: UNITED 93 (2006) Forum: JoBlo | | Interesting that you assume Nevid to be a conservative, PSU80, especially considering his avatar is V for Vendetta, which is, lets be honest, a pretty leftist film, but I digress. The reason I believe Hollywood is making these films so early is because it seems like Americans are developing progressively shorter memories. We've turned the the event into a political issue (if you don't believe me, just spend a couple hours watching any of the news channels). It seems like so many have already forgotten what truly happened on that day. With all the trash that Hollywood churns out, it is great to see them make a film for constructive purposes. Movies are a way of immortalizing events and culture in our nation, and this is one of many films out there that has immortalized an event that should never be forgotten. | | Static Link |
| Posted by: floydtheater07 at September 28, 2006, 12:07 am | | Topic: Movie Review: UNITED 93 (2006) Forum: JoBlo | | Quote: Originally Posted by PSU80 Not a problem man, just a difference of opinion. And I'm not talking about that ENTIRE culture or everyone that is involved with that religion. But given the current state our country is involved in my emotions and view tend to run at an extremist level. I acknowledge that is unhealthy and can lead to ignorance but I've read plenty of books on the subject from both political views and the people we are fighting infuriate me to a point I can't even begin to explain. Ah, well I'm glad to hear that you have read up on the subject. And yeah, the current world situation is crazy, so I understand where your views are coming from. | | Static Link |
| Posted by: PSU80 at September 27, 2006, 8:05 pm | | Topic: Movie Review: UNITED 93 (2006) Forum: JoBlo | | Quote: Originally Posted by floydtheater07 Nah, not a threat. You are entitled to your opinions, but they seem to be very basic and don't account for the reality of the situation. By dangerous I meant that they can lead to a level of ignorance that is unhealthy. I don't mean to be an ass, after all you are merely stating your opinions, not personally attacking anyone, but I felt the need to say something. Not a problem man, just a difference of opinion. And I'm not talking about that ENTIRE culture or everyone that is involved with that religion. But given the current state our country is involved in my emotions and view tend to run at an extremist level. I acknowledge that is unhealthy and can lead to ignorance but I've read plenty of books on the subject from both political views and the people we are fighting infuriate me to a point I can't even begin to explain. | | Static Link |
| Posted by: floydtheater07 at September 27, 2006, 4:16 pm | | Topic: Movie Review: UNITED 93 (2006) Forum: JoBlo | | Quote: Originally Posted by PSU80 Sorry man, but read a book on the subject. It's much more complex than that. Assumptions like the kind you make are dangerous. I may be a little confused here but is that a threat? Nah, not a threat. You are entitled to your opinions, but they seem to be very basic and don't account for the reality of the situation. By dangerous I meant that they can lead to a level of ignorance that is unhealthy. I don't mean to be an ass, after all you are merely stating your opinions, not personally attacking anyone, but I felt the need to say something. | | Static Link |
| Posted by: JackassFan at September 27, 2006, 2:02 pm | | Topic: Movie Review: UNITED 93 (2006) Forum: JoBlo | | Quote: Originally Posted by PSU80 Sorry man, but read a book on the subject. It's much more complex than that. Assumptions like the kind you make are dangerous. I may be a little confused here but is that a threat? I don't think it was meant as a threat, although I too am a little confused as to what is actually being said there. Because, I do think your comments were a touch out of order PSU80, but you apoligised so I think we should just let it go now. We're all friends here, right? | | Static Link |
| Posted by: PSU80 at September 27, 2006, 1:14 pm | | Topic: Movie Review: UNITED 93 (2006) Forum: JoBlo | | Sorry man, but read a book on the subject. It's much more complex than that. Assumptions like the kind you make are dangerous. I may be a little confused here but is that a threat? | | Static Link |
| Posted by: floydtheater07 at September 26, 2006, 1:52 pm | | Topic: Movie Review: UNITED 93 (2006) Forum: JoBlo | | Quote: Originally Posted by PSU80 Sorry. I'm really emotional about that kind of thing especially in these modern times when everything is a suspicion and it should be. It was a wonderful film but like I said it reinforced everything thats wrong with those middle eastern countries. Their zealots and they have been for hundreds of years. They seek to do nothing but annihilate everything they see and all in the name of religion. People say christians today are overpowering with their views and to some extent some of them can be. I just think our government could afford to be way more aggressive with the war. I mean all I hear is how we are hurting or killing innocent civilians or how the rights of prisoners at Guantanamo Bay. In my mind those people have no rights, they gave them up on 9/11/01 and we should seek to do nothing but punish them. Not trying to offend anyone on these boards so I apologize in advance if I do. Sorry man, but read a book on the subject. It's much more complex than that. Assumptions li... | | Read Entire Entry |
| Posted by: PSU80 at September 24, 2006, 8:21 pm | | Topic: Movie Review: UNITED 93 (2006) Forum: JoBlo | | Sorry. I'm really emotional about that kind of thing especially in these modern times when everything is a suspicion and it should be. It was a wonderful film but like I said it reinforced everything thats wrong with those middle eastern countries. Their zealots and they have been for hundreds of years. They seek to do nothing but annihilate everything they see and all in the name of religion. People say christians today are overpowering with their views and to some extent some of them can be. I just think our government could afford to be way more aggressive with the war. I mean all I hear is how we are hurting or killing innocent civilians or how the rights of prisoners at Guantanamo Bay. In my mind those people have no rights, they gave them up on 9/11/01 and we should seek to do nothing but punish them. Not trying to offend anyone on these boards so I apologize in advance if I do. | | Static Link |
| Posted by: JackassFan at September 24, 2006, 1:21 pm | | Topic: Movie Review: UNITED 93 (2006) Forum: JoBlo | | Quote: Originally Posted by PSU80 It reinforced my hatred towards anyone from that ethnic background. I see nothing but a culture full of religious zealots that think killing innocent people will bring them salvation. Great movie but as I said, very political. Don't believe me, watch the scene where they show the American passengers praying while cutting back to the terrorists praying. Making it look as though we are all equal and entitled to our beliefs. Profile all of them, then kill them. No one from the middle east should be allowed in this country for at least a half century. Carpet bomb everything east of London and don't stop until we get to China. That movie just showed how fucking sick those people all are, their a disease. Now we know God has a sense of humor, just look at that culture and that religion. Now THAT is one strong opinion.... | | Static Link |
| Posted by: PSU80 at September 24, 2006, 12:14 pm | | Topic: Movie Review: UNITED 93 (2006) Forum: JoBlo | | Well I just watched United 93 last night and it did to me exactly what I thought it would. It reinforced my hatred towards anyone from that ethnic background. I see nothing but a culture full of religious zealots that think killing innocent people will bring them salvation. Great movie but as I said, very political. Don't believe me, watch the scene where they show the American passengers praying while cutting back to the terrorists praying. Making it look as though we are all equal and entitled to our beliefs. Profile all of them, then kill them. No one from the middle east should be allowed in this country for at least a half century. Carpet bomb everything east of London and don't stop until we get to China. That movie just showed how fucking sick those people all are, their a disease. Now we know God has a sense of humor, just look at that culture and that religion. | | Static Link |
| Posted by: Nived at August 17, 2006, 9:24 pm | | Topic: Movie Review: UNITED 93 (2006) Forum: JoBlo | | Ha, what you just said ammounted to nothing more than "I know more than you". You make silly assumptions that I know nothing about which I speak of and you don't even know me, or my political views, or if I'm a liberal or conservative. I don't really care how or what the left feels. This is the way I see it. This film isn't politically biased and in no way is a slam against Bush. How do I know this? Simple. I saw the movie. You did not. | | Static Link |
| Posted by: PSU80 at August 17, 2006, 5:33 pm | | Topic: Movie Review: UNITED 93 (2006) Forum: JoBlo | | Quote: Originally Posted by Nived First off, I don't believe it is too early to see movies with 9/11 themes or storylines. "Just what our enemies need to see, an on screen reminder of what their psychotic behavior is capable of" Or in the case of UNITED 93, what WE did to stop our enemies. Think of what would have happened if that plane had crashed in Washington. Movies about Americans taking a stand against an unrelenting enemy that wishes to do nothing but destroy us and kill as many people as possible, at any cost, is ALWAYS a good thing. It's inspirational. Surely you can see that. When I came out of WORLD TRADE CENTER I was angry. Not at Oliver Stone or anything, but just the fact that we still haven't caught Osama. I also came out with a great deal of respect for what those Police officers did that day, and being able to hear and see their story was fascinating and moved me. It also made me proud to be an American. Are you saying that that's a bad thing? "But I think it's pretty typical ... | | Read Entire Entry |
| Posted by: Nived at August 17, 2006, 1:27 pm | | Topic: Movie Review: UNITED 93 (2006) Forum: JoBlo | | First off, I don't believe it is too early to see movies with 9/11 themes or storylines. "Just what our enemies need to see, an on screen reminder of what their psychotic behavior is capable of" Or in the case of UNITED 93, what WE did to stop our enemies. Think of what would have happened if that plane had crashed in Washington. Movies about Americans taking a stand against an unrelenting enemy that wishes to do nothing but destroy us and kill as many people as possible, at any cost, is ALWAYS a good thing. It's inspirational. Surely you can see that. When I came out of WORLD TRADE CENTER I was angry. Not at Oliver Stone or anything, but just the fact that we still haven't caught Osama. I also came out with a great deal of respect for what those Police officers did that day, and being able to hear and see their story was fascinating and moved me. It also made me proud to be an American. Are you saying that that's a bad thing? "But I think it's pretty typical of Hollywood to make money from ot... | | Read Entire Entry |
| Posted by: PSU80 at August 17, 2006, 11:37 am | | Topic: Movie Review: UNITED 93 (2006) Forum: JoBlo | | It is too early for any film relating to the 9/11 attacks. Personally as far as I see it, as long as we are at war, nothing like this should be made. Just what our enemies need to see, an on screen reminder of what their psychotic behavior is capable of. But I think it's pretty typical of Hollywood to make money from other peoples' losses. Unfortunately there are people out there who really believe that films like this one and World Trade Center are truly dedicated to anything except someones wallet. I mean look at it like this. When the war is over do you think we'll see a movie depicting all the good we did over there? No. You'll see a film degrading this country and it's administration for the mistakes we made. | | Static Link |
| Posted by: ilovemovies at June 14, 2006, 1:05 pm | | Topic: Movie Review: UNITED 93 (2006) Forum: JoBlo | | It's not a masterpiece but it's just a simple well told story and the movie is thoroughly involving and gripping and occasionally harrowing. And I have to admit, even though we know how it's going to end you can't help but rooting for the hostages of flight 93 and wanting them to come through. They do, it's just a real shame that it had to end in tragedy. Overall, Paul Grass has made a very good movie that does honor the passengers of flight 93 as well as the people in the air control and the like. 7/10 | | Static Link |
| Posted by: BugMeNot86 at June 3, 2006, 6:00 pm | | Topic: Movie Review: UNITED 93 (2006) Forum: JoBlo | | Quote: Originally Posted by Potzer! 37 Yeah um...2 or maybe 3/10...check out my RANT RANT RANT thread if you want reasons....i felt actually sick for alot of this film... Movies are meant to entertain. People need to get over 9/11 and enjoy this movie for what it is, a great piece of entertainment. I'd easily give it a 9 out of 10. | | Static Link |
| Posted by: Potzer! 37 at May 8, 2006, 12:33 am | | Topic: Movie Review: UNITED 93 (2006) Forum: JoBlo | | Yeah um...2 or maybe 3/10...check out my RANT RANT RANT thread if you want reasons....i felt actually sick for alot of this film... | | Static Link |
| Posted by: Nived at April 29, 2006, 12:55 am | | Topic: Movie Review: UNITED 93 (2006) Forum: JoBlo | | There are two reasons why people go to the movies. They either go to be amused, entertained or distracted from the pressures of the real world; it's called escapism. The other is to learn, experience, educate, inform and face what our world is all about. Films like Schindler's List, Black Hawk Down, Saving Private Ryan, All the President's Men, and this week another film joins that list; Paul Greengrass' visceral and heartbreaking United 93. Some say its too soon for a film about 9/11 to come out, but I disagree. I think this film is a bold and important reminder of why were still fighting to this very day, and it puts us up close and personal with our very enemy; face to face. I don't think I've had such a profound and sober movie going experience like this since I saw The Passion of the Christ, and when the film was over, and the credits started to role, how did the audience react? A reaction that I hardly ever see at the theaters; applause. United 93 is shot entirely with handheld cameras to perfectly cap... | | Read Entire Entry |
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