A terrorist attack

or a hollywood production

Published on April 25, 2006 By Charissa Kaschel In Entertainment

Since we don't have actual television channels at home I just caught wind of the new movie they've made about the Sept. 11 attack on the U.S. As I was thinking about how I felt about the whole thing, it dawned on m. Now PLEASE KEEP IN MIND I HAVE YET TO SEE THE MOVIE!

What a fabulous way to support the terrorists that attacked our country than to make a movie out of it. I mean, if you think about it, we were so affected, and so angry. Yet here we are making a movie about it. It makes me question what there is to gain from reliving an event that was 1. very traumatic and 2. very recent. I know movies have been made about various presidential assasinations as well as the Holocaust and such. But this was a direct attack on the U.S. from a known terrorist and it happend not even 10 years ago. Don't you think the wound is still to fresh? Don't you think we're sending the wrong message to countries who might be of hostile intent towards us? What do you think?

Charissa

Comments

Dr Guy

on Apr 26, 2006

This is not a movie about the terrorists, but instead a movie about the brave people on the flight that did not make it. Knowing they were going to die, they took matters into their own hands and made sure they would be the only ones. They are the first heros in the war on terror, and the movie is their story.

Cordelia

on Apr 26, 2006

I have no idea what message this movie might send to the rest of the world, but I agree that it's too early - at least for me. I think the people on that flight were brave and did the right thing even though it cost them their lives, and I think they deserve to have a movie made about them. It's just too early for me.

I don't think it supports the terrorist attacks, however; although I have also not seen the movie. I think it is honestly meant to be a tribute to those who gave their lives for the country.

Dynosoar

on Apr 26, 2006

I think it's late!

Collectively, America has "forgotten" why we're in a war on terror, the sacrifice those brave people made should be ingrained in the population.

It gives reason back to the mundane body counts on the nightly news and further purpose for those brave solidiers as well.

stutefish

on Apr 26, 2006

Movies are one way in which our culture communicates group experiences.

It's totally natural for us to want to make a movie about something that had such an impact on us.

It's one of the ways in which we memorialize important people and events.

Honestly, I'm surprised that it hasn't been done sooner.

And I don't think that showing how a group of random airline passengers, normal everyday people, stood up and fought against the hijackers who intended to murder them and hundreds more besides, "supports" the terrorists. I think rather it supports the people who fought back, and the culture that produced such people.

I think the Flight 93 movie is exactly the sort of memorial we should be making: one that memorializes real people, taking real and courageous action against a violent enemy.

The War on Terror might be a murky and complicated gray area, but the battle for Flight 93 was very black-and-white We should not forget that the passengers on that plane had a clear enemy and a clear choice. And we should not forget how they responded.

The terrorists who attacked on 9/11 have their memorial, in the gap in New York's skyline, in the horrible video footage of the plane imacting, the towers in flames, the people leaping to their deaths from upper floors.

This movie is a memorial for the people who fought back, and I for one don't begrudge them their hard-earned moment of glory. Long may it last.

stutefish

on Apr 26, 2006

Also, if it's too early for you, that means you shouldn't go see it. It doesn't mean the movie shouldn't be made yet.

Dancing in the Rain

on Apr 26, 2006

I agree that it is supposed to honor those who died. However,why do they have to honor them by reliving the entire event.

I don't think that we have forgotten why we are at war. And, even if we had, why do we need a movie that portrays a catostrophic event to remind us?

I agree that if someone isn't comfortable, they shouldn't go see it. I guess what I"m questioning is, how appropriate is it right now? What about the families that lost people to the crash. Did anyone ask them if it was ok, or if they were prepared to relive the event over and over?

Dancing in the Rain

on Apr 26, 2006

hmmm... I tried to quote some things. obviously I did it wrong

shadesofgrey

on Apr 26, 2006

What about the families that lost people to the crash. Did anyone ask them if it was ok, or if they were prepared to relive the event over and over?

Actually, the families were invovled in the making of the movie. So, yes, they were asked if it was ok, and they agreed to participate. According to a piece I saw on the movie, the families think that the average American is forgetting about what happened on Flight 93 and they wanted to remind us of the ultimate sacrifice that their loved ones made.

Texas Wahine

on Apr 26, 2006

Two things:

I don't think that we have forgotten why we are at war. And, even if we had, why do we need a movie that portrays a catostrophic event to remind us?

Don't make the mistake of confusing Operation Iraqi Freedom with the Global War on Terrorism. Two different things. If you want to reinforce and remember why we are at war in Afghanistan (and yes, there's still a war going on there), then this movie might do that. It does nothing to reinforce why we are at war in Iraq. Separate war, separate motivation.

Did anyone ask them if it was ok, or if they were prepared to relive the event over and over?

YES.

I think you should have researched this before you posted.

This movie has the support of every single victim's family. The writer/director of the film made sure to get a green light with everyone before proceeding. Do some googling, and find the quotes. The family members have had a lot of positive things to say about the film as well as the contributions they were able to make to it.

PS - To quote, you highlight the text you want to quote, and then click on quote button on the box you're taking text from.

Texas Wahine

on Apr 26, 2006

shades: I posted at the same time as you. My apologies.

Gideon MacLeish

on Apr 26, 2006

"The Longest Day"; "Thirty Seconds Over Tokyo"; "The Green Beret".

We make movies honoring our heroes. It is never too soon, or too late for that. We've certainly heard enough of the other side ("Fahrenheit 9/11", "Syriana") that an intelligent rebuttal from the movie industry is not only due, but long OVERDUE. Not one of the samilies of the flight 93 passengers felt it was too soon, I guess they should have more say than most.

Charissa Kaschel

on Apr 26, 2006

Well I am glad that they got the families permission. That I think is the most important thing.

I don't believe that the movie is out yet where I live, and since I dont' have television I haven't seen anything on it. I only came accross it briefly the other day. It didn't even cross my mind to google it. I'm not a googler lol

But I am glad that the movie has been well researched and hopefully it does justice to the families that lost their loved ones.

shadesofgrey

on Apr 26, 2006

ades: I posted at the same time as you. My apologies.

No worries--I'm glad to see you posting. You've been missed around here.

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