One of the best movies of 2006...

Rating: 10/10 (9 August 2006)

I walked into this movie knowing that it was based on a true story, as well as how this story ended, but I didn't expect to feel emotional as much as I did. This is not your typical Oliver Stone movie, where conspiracies and politics run amok. Rather it's a powerful film about the human spirit and it's quite simple. The acting was great with another great performance by Cage and a star turning performance by Pena, who with their acting, invite the audience into their claustrophobic pain. Most of the shots/visuals were quite beautiful and chilling, along with a great score. At times the movie does slow down and loses its pace, but the true drama it portrays is uplifting and brought a smile to my face. Some of the scenes are intense, especially those involving the demise of the WTC, so there maybe some breathless moments to deal with. Overall, I think this movie is definitely worth a watch. It shows that there is some good, even in the most tragic and unbelievable events.