World Trade Center

tunatartare · #1 07-20-2006, 09:59 AM

Saw a commercial for this movie last night. It comes out in August. Don't know how I feel about that. September 11 didn't happen all that long ago and some people are still dealing with it. Here is a link to the movie page on IMDB. Any thoughts on this? Is any one planning on seeing it?

SOPi_Jawbreaker · #2 07-20-2006, 10:26 AM

There was a preview for it when I went to see Pirates 2 this weekend. I feel like it's too soon. I don't think I'll be seeing it.

SydneyK · #3 07-20-2006, 10:30 AM

Reminds me of discussions revolving around the movie United 93. Anyone here know how that one did? Perhaps it was successful enough (and was relatively well-received instead of chastized) that the producers of WTC thought the timing was ok.

tunatartare · #4 07-20-2006, 10:32 AM

I think another problem may be that if the movie comes out in mid August, it will still be in theaters for the 5 year anniversary of September 11. To a lot of people that would just be like putting salt in their wounds.

AlphaFrog · #5 07-20-2006, 10:38 AM

I think a lot will depend on how tastefully it's done.

PM_Mama00 · #6 07-20-2006, 11:25 AM

It's based on a true story right? (I think that's what I heard from the previews) If so, I think it is a fitting tribute to the men and women in uniform who fought for their lives and others'. I think seeing it will make people appreciate the heroes even more.

xo_kathy · #7 07-20-2006, 11:29 AM

I was here when it happened, and while I didn't work downtown (I was in midtown) nor did I have anyone close to me die, it was still a pretty horrible day for me.

That said, I think given the actors and director, it will be very well done. I also think the fact that it's about 2 cops who went in, helped save lives, and themselves were able to fight to stay alive and be rescued, will make it much different than United 93.

Certainly for some people who lost their loved ones it may be hard, but for many of us it will be interesting to see. I don't think it's too soon. We have to move on but always remember - this film may help a lot of people do that.

BobbyTheDon · #8 07-20-2006, 11:43 AM

Yes Pm Mama. This movie is based on a TRUE story.

A plane really did fly into a building in New York. That was true.

Everything else is, " Ooooh, America...FUCK YEAH. Lets make some money and make up a story that could possibly true, but doesn't HAVE to be true"

Movies like this are so stupid. I hope it gets shitted on. I can't believe Ben Afflack or however you spell his name isn't in this movie. Looks like a movie he'd be all over.

xo_kathy · #9 07-20-2006, 11:45 AM

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Originally Posted by BobbyTheDon

Lets make some money and make up a story that could possibly true, but doesn't HAVE to be true"

Bobby - it's about 2 cops who did survive. It's the true story or them chillin' in the ruble till someone came to get them.

BobbyTheDon · #10 07-20-2006, 11:46 AM

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Originally Posted by xo_kathy

Bobby - it's about 2 cops who did survive. It's the true story or them chillin' in the ruble till someone came to get them.

Is it? Then I stand corrected! My bad Pm Mama!

shinerbock · #11 07-20-2006, 12:56 PM

I think it looks terrible. I don't really think its "too soon," people can choose not to see it if they wish. People have been making art about the tragedy since October of 2001, so I don't think thats the problem. Now I didn't see United 93 or whatever that movie was, but all accounts said it was very moving extremely tasteful. Not to mention being based on what we believe to be reality. Unfortunately,World Trade Center will star big name actors, and I highly doubt the movie will be without additional dramatization. I'm of the idea that the tragedy should be spoken of, should be shown, and should be reflected in all sorts of art. What I don't like is turning it into some romanticized hollywood theme, where actors are given the noble position of playing real life heroes. The last thing this country needs are actors and actresses replacing the face of everyday heroes, especially with the hollywood community doing do little for this country.

tunatartare · #12 07-20-2006, 12:59 PM

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Originally Posted by shinerbock

The last thing this country needs are actors and actresses replacing the face of everyday heroes, especially with the hollywood community doing do little for this country.

DeltAlum · #13 07-20-2006, 02:41 PM

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Originally Posted by AlphaFrog

I think a lot will depend on how tastefully it's done.

I agree with that.

For some, never will be too soon. I suspect enough time has passed for most.

It's a little like the theatre department in our kids former high school choosing not to do the musical Blood Brothers in which one brother kills another. They said it was due to Columbine, although it was several years later -- and the story really didn't relate to the event at all.

There really is no "right" amount of time to wait. No matter who is first, there will be criticism.

I do hope it is tastefully done.

ASUADPi · #14 07-21-2006, 06:41 PM

I saw a commercial for it this week while in Vegas. I thought it actually looked really good.

I'm actually looking forward to seeing it. I think it will have a different reaction than United 93, mainly because we knew that there would be no "happy ending" for those people where this one, we know that these two cops are going to make it out.

Question: My mom and I were talking about the movie and she said that she thought one of the cops recently passed away, does anyone know if this is true or not?

Senusret I · #15 07-21-2006, 07:50 PM

I am actually really looking forward to this movie -- can't promise I will see it in the theater, but it does look tasteful by the previews.