World Trade Center

DeltAlum · #1 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 · #2 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 · #3 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.

TNPhiMu · #4 07-31-2006, 04:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Senusret I

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.

Tasteful or not, what bothers me is that there will be actors and directors, etc. who will be profiting from this. Unless all the actors did everything for free, and all the proceeds go to something, it's difficult for me to be ok with it...

Maybe it's just the "too soon to be profiting from it" thing... cause there are plenty of historical or "based on a true story" movies that I have seen and enjoyed... I dunno. It's just different.

DeltAlum · #5 07-31-2006, 05:05 PM

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Originally Posted by TNPhiMu

Tasteful or not, what bothers me is that there will be actors and directors, etc. who will be profiting from this. Unless all the actors did everything for free, and all the proceeds go to something, it's difficult for me to be ok with it...

I understand your feeling, but the same thing could be said about almost any movie that is based on fact -- or even semi based on fact.

TNPhiMu · #6 07-31-2006, 06:38 PM

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Originally Posted by TNPhiMu

Maybe it's just the "too soon to be profiting from it" thing... cause there are plenty of historical or "based on a true story" movies that I have seen and enjoyed... I dunno. It's just different.

<--- That's why I said that at the end. I realize it can be said, but like I said, for me... it's just different

Senusret I · #7 07-31-2006, 08:11 PM

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Originally Posted by TNPhiMu

Tasteful or not, what bothers me is that there will be actors and directors, etc. who will be profiting from this. Unless all the actors did everything for free, and all the proceeds go to something, it's difficult for me to be ok with it...

Maybe it's just the "too soon to be profiting from it" thing... cause there are plenty of historical or "based on a true story" movies that I have seen and enjoyed... I dunno. It's just different.

I understand your point. I sorta disagree, but I do respect it.

When I was a Freshman, everyone in Arts and Sciences had to read a book called Paula by Isabelle Allende. I HATED the book and truly felt like the author was profiting from her own daughter's death.

So, I dunno.

Jimmy Choo · #8 07-31-2006, 09:23 PM

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Originally Posted by ASUADPi

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?

I believe it was a couple of weeks ago either NBC or ABC did a special on the release of this movie and it showed both officers alive and well. They were on the set of the movie almost everyday helping make sure it was as accurate as possible.

ASUADPi · #9 07-31-2006, 11:20 PM

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Originally Posted by ecupidelta

I believe it was a couple of weeks ago either NBC or ABC did a special on the release of this movie and it showed both officers alive and well. They were on the set of the movie almost everyday helping make sure it was as accurate as possible.

Thanks for the information!

KatieKD · #10 08-02-2006, 12:26 PM

My brother was in Manhattan that morning and let me tell you how scared I was! Luckily he's okay, but he can't talk about it, much less watch a movie about it, and I don't think I could either. It's just too personal for us.

f8nacn · #11 08-02-2006, 12:37 PM

We were all affected by the tragic events of 9/11 in some form or fashion. Either way, if they can make movies such as Amistad, Rosewood, Schlinder's List, Glory...or any other movie that reflects and causes one to remember events recorded in history are fine with me...and of course, because Hollywood Directors, writers, actors and actresses are working on it, they should get paid...it is their job! We can't take that away from them nor should we act like they shouldn't touch it (by reenactments).

We have "free will"...and whether or not one views this movie, is entirely their choice!

I saw the trailer for this and it brought tears to my eyes...From the preview, it looks like it was done decently as not to upset or offend anyone.

AlphaFrog · #12 08-02-2006, 12:42 PM

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Originally Posted by f8nacn

Either way, if they can make movies such as Amistad, Rosewood, Schlinder's List, Glory...or any other movie that reflects and causes one to remember events recorded in history are fine with me...

I haven't seen any of the other movies on your list, but Schindler's List to me was an art piece- more documentary style then Hollywood Blockbuster. I know the movie did well, but it seemed to be sort of an icing on the cake as opposed to this WTC movie that's definitely made to be a scentsational Blockbuster type.

DeltAlum · #13 08-02-2006, 12:39 PM

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Originally Posted by KatieKD

My brother was in Manhattan that morning and let me tell you how scared I was! Luckily he's okay, but he can't talk about it, much less watch a movie about it, and I don't think I could either. It's just too personal for us.

When I was working at the UN, which was a secondary 9/11 target I'm told, it was most interesting talking to the engineers I was supervising since they are among the folks who were/are sometimes asked by world media "clients" to stay on duty during drills.

There was an evacuation drill while I was there, and when our people asked me what they should do, I told them to get the hell out of the building.

NOW!

I felt kind of sorry for anyone trying to drive up 1st Avenue while those buildings emptied out and everyone crossed the street.

xo_kathy · #14 08-02-2006, 02:08 PM

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Originally Posted by KatieKD

My brother was in Manhattan that morning and let me tell you how scared I was! Luckily he's okay, but he can't talk about it, much less watch a movie about it, and I don't think I could either. It's just too personal for us.

Right, but as I mentioned, I was in Manhattan that morning, too. I can talk about it fine and am looking forward to the seeing the film.

I saw Nicholas Cage on Today this morning and he said something along the lines of "Some people will decide not to see it and that's okay." Wasn't pushing it down your throat like "You should see it and then decide" which I thought was cool.

shinerbock · #15 08-02-2006, 02:27 PM

I hate the notion of this as a Hollywood blockbuster. I'm making no judgement about whether they should do it or not, but it simply bothers me to see big name actors working for mega directors in a romanticized film about American tragedy. I'd much rather see a documentary film with compiled footage of the actual event. I feel at times that the sheer brutality of this event is slipping away from the American memory, and I think blockbuster type films like this don't help. I also really don't want people to remember the 9/11 heroes, and picture Nick Cage. As I mentioned before, God knows our hollywood celebrities don't deserve any honor such as that.