A Powerful Motion Picture

Rating: 9/10 (30 April 2006)

After seeing the exceptional TV Movie "Flight 93," I didn't think that any film, even a theatrical feature, could match the power and emotion of that film. But Paul Greengrass has proved me wrong with his powerful new film, "United 93," the first theatrical film to be made about the events of September 11, 2001. The cast and crew do a fine job of bringing this heroic true story to life. The use of hand-held "shake" cameras give it a very documentary-like feel to it. There is also no dramatic embellishment as well; all we see is the passengers and crew as they attempt to re-take their flight from the hijackers who are hell-bent on killing hundreds. We are also there as air traffic controllers and military personnel attempt to find out what is going on, and to get a hold on the situation. Greengrass has crafted a masterpiece that not only serves as a great companion piece with the TV movie "Flight 93," but also serves as a reminder of the heroism that saved our nation's capitol. Grade: A