World Trade Center

AlphaFrog · #1 07-20-2006, 10:38 AM

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

xo_kathy · #2 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 · #3 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 · #4 07-20-2006, 11:45 AM

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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 · #5 07-20-2006, 11:46 AM

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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 · #6 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 · #7 07-20-2006, 12:59 PM

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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 · #8 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 · #9 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 · #10 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 · #11 07-31-2006, 04:56 PM

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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 · #12 07-31-2006, 05:05 PM

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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 · #13 07-31-2006, 06:38 PM

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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 · #14 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 · #15 07-31-2006, 09:23 PM

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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.