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A Film Review By Clyde Ayles
BLESS THEM ALL
If you were watching television
on the morning of Sept. 11, 2001, you will never forget the images
of the planes that were sent crashing into the twin towers in New
York City. The plane crashing into the Pentagon in Washington,
D.C. Then we heard of another highjacked plane that was headed for
Washingtn. This attempt was deverted by 40 passengers aboard the
flight, United 93, only to end in the deaths of everyone aboard. I
call these people "Heroes". Real heroes. Now their story is being
presented on the big screen at theatres all over the country, and it
is about time. Director PAUL GREENGRASS (The Bourne Supremacy) ,
with the blessings of the surviving familys, has given us a very
real chilling account of that day and that flight. He wisely cast
unknowns or b character actors in the roles so as not to take away
from the story. We start off showing the three terrorists getting
prepared to board the plane, the crew members talking of the pending
flight and their plans after they land. As they are readying for
takeoff we are moved to the control towers where everyone is doing
their job of tracking flights. Soon they are told of a highjacked
plane. They watch on the screen as it slams into tower 1. Then the
second plane into tower 2. After that they are informed of the third
plane into the Pentegon. Shock and panic begins. There are many
images from newsclips of these attacks. It is moving and
heartbreaking. We move back to United 93 as the terrorists are
nervously getting ready for their deed. It begins, the pilot and
copilot are overtaken and killed. The three attakers use box cutters
and other sharp instruments of death. The attendents are threatened
and attacked. Meanwhile the passengers are secretly talking to their
loved ones. They learn of the Twin Towers. They learn of the
terrorist's intended destination. They attack the cowardly three and
cut short the flight. The plane crashes in the town of Shanksville,
Pa., killing everyone aboard. Many people think it is too soon
to show this tragic event in history. I feel it is not. We must be
reminded that we can never let our guard down. We are the greatest
country in the world and we must protect our freedom. Mr. Greengrass
has done a powerful job in filming this story, using handheld
cameras through many of the takeover scenes on United 93. You will
feel like you are in the middle of it all. It is very emotional. A
genius bit of casting was Federal Aviation Administration operations
manager BEN SLINLEY who plays himself in the movie. When the
president or vice president cannot be reached, Slinley took command
and grounded all planes. What an emotional time he must have had
reliving that day, My hats off to him. And a salute to the heroes on
board that fateful flight and their families. Bless them all.
This is a not to be missed recreation of America in
action. SEE YA AT THE MOVIES CLYDE
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Clyde Ayles
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