A Story of Courage like no other!!!

Rating: 9/10 (12 September 2006)

I watched this movie last night on the fifth anniversary of 9/11, and have never been so affected in my life by any movie quite like it. I was literally shaking and convulsing nearing the end; the highlight of the hijacking scene. Probably what added to my physiological state was crying my heart out in a frenzy of watching all the coverage on t.v., all the documentaries, all the comments of the victim's families during the day, and then to end the night by watching this movie.
I opened myself to the raw emotions that seemingly these heroes (the passengers) must have felt. The raw emotions of horror, hurt, pain, dismay, anger and finally determination. They were determined not to surrender to the evils of these religious fanatics (the hijackers). Can anyone be any more courageous than that? Despite the destined danger they were all in, they collectively became a force that symbolized honor and pride. That is what no terrorist could ever take away.... our will to defend, to protect and to do what's right!
One thing that really defines a moment of controversy, is that both these different groups, the passengers and hijackers were praying. But praying for different reasons. I wonder what the (true) Almighty God thought on that very day. I can't help but bring him into the picture, I guess I'm just angry that he could allow a situation of this magnitude to occur. But I know I'm stirring up unnecessary pain by having views like this. Deep down I know that God in his own time, with his infinite wisdom will bring all these men with evil hearts to justice.
I just pray right now, for peace in all our hearts. And for these wicked ideologies, regime, propaganda and erroneous beliefs to be relinquished. It may not happen in our generation but for the path of the future, may there be hope!
Anyhow, the cinematic and directive aspect scores high, but I guess because we know that this is a reenactment of the real thing, that even the second-rated acting is very real and believable.
All in all, it's a movie that deserves high recommendation and for everyone to see it, but only if they're ready to deal with the emotional impact it delivers. Consider it as one positive thing that derived from this whole madness; the valiant heroes of United 93!