Pointless.

Rating: 2/10 (1 May 2006)

Films exist on various levels and serve different purposes. My favorites are commonly ones which exist on a visual/cinematic stratum. This film does not abide in that category. Another impetus for creating a film might be to deliver some sort of message or political stance. These are lesser experiences, but still can carry some weight if the message is particularly profound or artfully delivered. This group is where 'United 93' should belong. Should.
At this writing, it's been nearly 5 years since 9/11, an event which altered the course of human progress. That said, I think it's inexcusable that the producers of this film had absolutely nothing to say about it that wasn't immediately obvious in the days following the attacks. All we have here is a sterile real-time account of events that we all know by now. The only point seems to be that it was dramatic and horrifying for those involved. And?
The truth is that this movie actually resides in the most pointless of all classes. That is, the kind that is strictly a business venture. So until you hear that all profits are being given to victims' families or the like, avoid this mess. Or pay for tickets to a different film and sneak into this, if you must see it.