It Falls Flat

Rating: 3/10 (28 September 2010)

One would think the subject is perfect for an emotional and exciting film, but this one falls completely flat. It is a mind-numbingly boring example of connect-the-dots filmmaking. There are endless shots of guys trapped under rubble followed by shots of concerned family members. Rinse. Repeat. Although based on real life people, the characters seem to be from central casting. The dialog is so dreadfully inane that one feels bad for the actors forced to deliver such pedestrian lines. Genius director Stone apparently wanted viewers to truly experience the pain and suffering of that fateful day: by having them sit through this wretched film. The victims and heroes of 9/11 deserve a better tribute.