A chilling reminder

Rating: 8/10 (7 October 2007)

Almost like watching a documentary. Some good casting (with the exception of the very wooden Air Traffic Control Centre head-man). Not done in the typical brash Hollywood style, simply a harrowing tale told in a very matter-of-fact way. Not sensationalised at all. Made in a respectful way to all the families of those who died, for instance, they resisted the temptation to show the build up to the two planes slamming into the twin towers (with the exception of a scene where the ATCC are watching CNN). This was nice to see, especially since it was the 'obvious' thing to do. They could have exploited those horrific images to the full without spending a cent on stunts, special effects, pyrotechnics - but they didn't. Well done to all involved. This film makes you think. Watching it now, you imagine that if you saw these terrorists at the airport, your suspicions would immediately be aroused, but thinking back to pre 9/11, the film depicts how everyone was oblivious to what was going on around them.