Harrowing, Distressing, Brilliant!

Rating: 10/10 (7 June 2006)

We all know what happened on September 11th, so i wont delve into details. I for one still get upset when hearing about it. Needless to say the world will never be the same again. but is it too soon to make a film about 9/11? I think the answer is both yes AND no.
On the YES side, whilst watching the film i couldn't help but think it was still a little too fresh in my memory. But on the NO side, i think we NEED this film, as a way of answering some questions and also create hope. Not everybody on 9/11 died in vain, some of them died trying. they didn't just sit there and wait to die, they fought back, not for their country, but so they could see their loved ones again, so they can carry on with their lives, so things can be normal again.
the thing that struck me most about this film was the fact that it took a completely neutral stance on what happened. It didn't demonise the terrorists, it didn't portray the passengers as American heroes. It was as if there was someone there, documenting the whole thing.
This film is gut-wrenchingly realistic. Although you know the outcome you can't help but wish it all ended happily. Every emotion, every heartbreaking moment is felt by all, not just on screen but in the audience too.
i cannot praise this film enough. Although old wounds about the day may still be fresh, i couldn't think of a more important, more Nessesary film. Not one for a goodnight out on a Friday but it is a MUST SEE. Watch it, be shocked, yet be glad that a film like this exists.
5/5