A fourth plane, presumably headed for another Washington-area governmental target, slammed into the earth in rural southwestern Pennsylvania - United Airlines flight 93, scheduled Newark to San Francisco carrying 45, crashed at 10:10 a.m. - killing all aboard after passengers learned of the fates of the three other hijacked planes via cell phone, resolved to not become a fourth implement of untold destruction, and physically attacked the hijackers with the fateful last words of passenger Todd Beamer, “Okay, let’s roll,” trailing off into history.
The tagline of Paul Greengrass' United 93 film reads, "September 11, 2001. Four planes were hijacked. Three of them reached their target. This is the story of the fourth."
By all accounts the film (trailers) succeeds wrenchingly and inspiringly and stands as a powerful tribute to those who gave their lives to prevent the loss of untold others that clear blue morning.
Blogcritics has a number of views and reviews:
Movie Review: United 93
A stunning and gut-wrenching film that makes a case for being the best American film of the decade.
Posted to Video by Lucas McNelly on May 11, 2006 01:06 PM
Box Office Update for 4/28-4/30: RV Tops United 93
Sophomoric family comedy rises to the top. Now, I have not seen RV, but something tells me that I wouldn't think much of it. Far be it for me to go with the mainstream. Any way, the Robin Williams film...
Posted to Video by Chris Beaumont on May 3, 2006 12:22 AM
Movie Review: United Flight 93
These are not films, they are tragic events that need to be honored.
Posted to Video by Film School Rejects on May 2, 2006 11:51 PM
Movie Review: United 93
The audience sat in complete silence for several minutes before starting to leave the theater...
Posted to Video by Lennie on May 1, 2006 12:13 AM
Movie Review: United 93
United 93 refreshingly lacks Hollywood slickness and re-opens emotional wounds. For those who are ready, this is a superb film.
Posted to Video by Triniman on April 29, 2006 10:11 PM
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