Incredible! Intense! Inspiring!

Rating: 10/10 (20 August 2006)

I live in NYC. Several people that I know who haven't seen the film express hesitancy in seeing it for concerns about reliving the horrors of that day, especially those that were in Manhattan at the time. I am quick to point out to them that this film, on the contrary, is a story of courage and determination. It is inspiring in that many of us are not personally acquainted with the story of these two Port Authority officers and the heroic Marine who was instrumental in rescuing them. I was riveted by this film.
The film was clearly produced with keen attention to sensitivity and reality. I was impressed by the film being shown without previews of other films and without credits in the beginning. Furthermore, it was very respectful of the filmmakers to first list the names of the Port Authority officers who perished on that day, at the end of the film, before the usual credits.
I feel fortunate to have seen this excellent film.