Recent Reviews for Flight 93

  • 2.5 Stars
    MCT:
    July 8, 2008
    The TV version of the "documentary" of the harrowing Flight 93 over the New England states of the US in September 2001 iis not for the faint hearted. In this version, the cast looks more like real people than most Hollywood flicks. It is supposed to be based directly on 9/11/01 testimony. Not rated based on script or story since it's based on actual events. Best TV movie of 2005.
  • 5.0 Stars
    MCT:
    July 7, 2008
    great t.v show to tell the story about the passengers on flight 93 and also about what really happened on that very day which was september 11th 2001. it makes you think how did you find out that terrorists attacked america and where were you on that day seeing both planes hit the world trade center and seeing both towers of the world trade center fell to the ground and you must of thought how many people were on the plane when itn hit the world trade center and the pentagon and how many were inside the buildings when it fell. the ending to this t.v show was very powerful and moving when they fought back to stop terrorists hitting there target which was the white house and the plane crashed into a field.
  • 4.5 Stars
    MCT:
    June 26, 2008
    really sad mad me cry loved it though ...in memories of all those people who died saving other peoples lifes god will be with all ther familys
  • Not Interested
    MCT:
    May 30, 2008
    i don't think i would watch this, i respect what happened and i think there are some real documentaries with more real recordings etc that are a tribute to those people than a big film.
  • 3.5 Stars
    MCT:
    May 15, 2008
    Sad, we will never forget that day, It is a tribute to the heroes who risked everything to bring the plane down
  • 4.0 Stars
    MCT:
    May 12, 2008
    Comecemos por falar um pouco daquilo que `United 93`, do britânico Paul Greengrass, não é. Não é um elogio da capacidade de sofrimento e coragem do povo americano. Não é um drama lacrimoso enxertado convenientemente num acontecimento histórico, território virgem de ficção cinematográfica. Não é certamente um expoente de entertenimento, sério ou não.
    Mas então o que sobra, o que é `United 93`?
    Passado o período de `recato forçado`, de luto histórico, a cinematografia norte-americana, num movimento (que tem tanto de necessidade patriótica de um povo como de filão negocial, aliás estes andam irremediavelmente ligados) lançou-se na tarefa de pincelar os trágicos acontecimentos do 11 de Setembro. Lembramo-nos agora, num aparte pouco saudável, que uma cinematografia como a portuguesa é, neste aspecto, uma espécie de contra-ponto da norte-americana, caminhando sempre numa trajectória divergente (e não convergente) face aos acontecimentos que marcam a contemporaneidade do seu contexto social e político. Falamos claro em termos tendenciais.
    `United 93`, enquanto primeira obra com enfoque no 11 de Setembro, é necessariamente pioneira, uma experiência de uma memória. É desse carácter experimental, justaposto ao traço quase documentarista de Greengrass, que podem ser extraídas muitas das linhas que enformam esta obra. A seriedade de um tema quente que justifica a ausência de grandes estrelas no cast; a falta de protagonistas salientes, quer de um lado quer de outro, numa valorização do anonimato e da corresponde ascensão do acontecimento em si; os planos em constante câmara à mão como sinal de uma tensão, mas também de uma desorientação de uma nação `que está em guerra com alguém`, são tudo disto exemplos.
    Por isso, é fácil ver `United 93` como uma obra pouco cativante, como o traçar de uma conspiração subterrânea que atingiu um país no que tem de mais profundo, não se sabe bem como. Mas na verdade, é mais do que justo elogiar a coragem de Greengrass, por este murro no estômago que recusa dar ao mundo, o que todos (ou quase todos) dele esperavam. Pela audácia de não explorar o que já foi canibalizado por todos os meios de comunicação social do mundo (as imagens do embate dos aviões nas torres gémeas): entenda-se, o filme delas não prescinde mas não vive delas. Pelo virtuosismo de escolher sempre o caminho menos óbvio.
    O filme de Greengrass não deixa de fazer justiça ao acontecimento em si. Mas fá-lo tecendo sempre a fragilidade de todos os intervenientes: dos terroristas, tão convictos quanto receosos, dos americanos em terra (em magnifícos planos cortados das costas, das bocas, das testas) que falam, falam muito, desnorteados sem saber muito bem como lidar com tudo aquilo, e finalmente dos americanos no ar, em jeito de micro comunidade em genuína luta pela sobrevivência. Como se fosse todo o mundo a ser posto à prova com, as acções à frente das suas consequências.
    Não deixa de ser curioso, de uma ironia deliciosa que, no final, após um terceiro acto (será que podemos chamar-lhe isso?) nervoso, o ecrã volte ao negro e a dedicatória seja feita a TODOS quantos perderam a vida no dia dos trágicos acontecimentos. E de um propagandismo que nunca se faz notar, rapidamente se passa àquilo que `United 93` mostra com firmeza: nunca mais ninguém vai entrar num avião da mesma maneira após o 11 de Setembro.
  • Not Interested
    MCT:
    May 11, 2008
    lets roll ..... propaganda bullshit that is a disgrace to the american government, the brave people on the plane desrve to rest in piece and this sort of sickofantic hate spinner is not a tribute but a terrible example of the society we live in today where everything no matter how horrendous is taken afdvantage of for power and money
  • 3.0 Stars
    MCT:
    April 23, 2008
    Quite moving realizing the reality would happen. Appreciated the commentary and extra's from family members who shared in relation to the film on DVD.
  • 3.0 Stars
    MCT:
    March 11, 2008
    A great portrayel of what it is believed happened. However, Bren Eliot saves it a bit, because his acting is the most believable.

    The Movie gets 3 stars, B.E. gets 3.5 stars
  • 3.0 Stars
    MCT:
    March 5, 2008
    A very sad movie (obviously) yet also very slow. That aside it gives you a moving story that keeps you interested for a short period of time. Unfortunately we all know the outcome, which just adds to the pointless factor of this movie.
  • 5.0 Stars
    MCT:
    February 29, 2008
    This is awesome because of how realistic it is. I loved how it was shot and everything. Needed to be made,
  • Want To See
    MCT:
    February 3, 2008
    Want to see at some point in the future...

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  • 3.0 Stars
    MCT:
    December 20, 2007
    possible depiction of what might have happened to the flight crew during 9-11. good documentation and playback of actual recordings within the movie.
  • 3.5 Stars
    MCT:
    December 15, 2007
    I didn't really know the ending to this movie. It was quite terrifying knowing that these people went through that trauma. Very sad.
  • 4.0 Stars
    MCT:
    December 5, 2007
    heartfelt tribute to the brave men and woman aboard this flight... they are responsible for saving thousands of lives... the movie does do them justice and the families were involved in the movie
  • Not Interested
    MCT:
    November 27, 2007
    i get it a tribute to the poeple on the flight but no movies should of been made aout this day and event

    Sorry
  • 3.5 Stars
    MCT:
    October 11, 2007
    Nothing special, an average TV movie, a low cost production, but a serious one...
    Story adapted from true event, it would be better if they make it in documentary form, but as a movie...it is not dramatic enough!
    overall it is below my expectation, perhaps I would feel more if I am an American.
  • 4.5 Stars
    MCT:
    September 5, 2007
    A TV Movie. Very well made. The relation with the families on the grounds gives more emotion to the story.
  • 4.0 Stars
    MCT:
    September 3, 2007
    omg i swear this movie was the most disturbing movie i have ever seen because for a week you willl have nightmares and freak out about planes because you know what? that couldve been you on that plane or you in that building who died. and terrorists scare me, and i think they scare everyone. it put a whole new look on things i take for granted
  • 5.0 Stars
    MCT:
    August 28, 2007
    Really sad, but it gives a good depiction of what really went on. I think everyone in America should see this movie.
  • 4.0 Stars
    MCT:
    August 17, 2007
    The 3rd movie i've seen re 9/11 attacks, but this is much better than the twin towers. It was a tragic movie and pictured myself in that situation - quite scary. However, the movie dragged on to the ending and what angered me was the bureaucracy that happened to scramble the planes.
  • 4.0 Stars
    MCT:
    August 16, 2007
    i dont get the point in making this film cause it was just as the same as untied 93 in a way. but it could of been better.
  • Not Interested
    MCT:
    July 29, 2007
    heard this tv movie was really awful. will look at the movie united 93, which got universally good reviews, instead.
  • 4.0 Stars
    MCT:
    July 19, 2007
    The TV version of the events on flight United 93. It had the same effect on me as "United 93". You know how the movie ends, but you still hope and wish that they'll pull through in the end. All the events are building up to the climatic end that everyone dreads. It's approached in a good way, seeing as the subject matter is still fresh in everyone's memory.
  • 5.0 Stars
    MCT:
    July 13, 2007
    Its difficult to call it an awsome film, because of the nature of it, but it sure is a great eye opener to what might have gon on on September 11th on flight 93

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