Coulda been better

Rating: 8/10 (11 August 2006)

I saw this movie with high expectations...I do not think it is a documentary that is supposed to "delve into the day" (of September 11th) I think Nicolas Cage did very well, Pena was decent, but i have to say the screenplay was lacking...I understand that such a heartrending movie and topic cannot be a total sob-fest and it should have some light moments. But I think that the comic relief was overkill...and many members of my audience laughed a bit too much. This wasn't a comedy! The lighthearted dialogue was intentional, but a bit overkill. Overall I think my biggest gripe was the script...it wasn't the best screenplay, but the story was fine, the dialogue was not. I'd rent it...unless you are really anxious. I have to give kudos to oliver Stone who avoided his trademark conspiracy theories. He set his political views aside and did well with this movie...A for him, C for the screenwriters....