Finally, Oliver Stone Gets It Right!

Rating: Null/10 (11 August 2006)

I must admit, I went in tonight highly skeptical of the new Oliver Stone film World Trade Center.
Still smarting from the disappointment of his last film, Alexander, I indeed had a bit of the chip on the shoulder.
But, surprise, surprise!
Stone struck just the right notes; eschewing jingoistic patriotism and over-the-top histrionics by simply using the through-line of two police officers and what occurred to them inside the World Trade Center on September 11, 2001.
I consider World Trade Center to be a high point in the director's career; he has finally found storytelling with grace and humility.
I pray that he will never lose this in the future.
A magnificent film that deserves a Best Picture and Best Director Oscar nomination come the awards season this winter.