<p>Okay, so I just got out of the theater after seeing United 93. Some of my thoughts:</p>
<p>First, I urge every single one of you to go to your local theater and see this movie. I was deeply moved by this film and strongly feel that every American should see this movie.</p>
<p>This film has touched on something often forgotten by our society: the idea that a group of people, a random bunch of strangers whose only similarity is the predicament they face, can stand together as one and face their adversary head-on. It is a burning reminder that we have it within ourselves the ability to act when action is needed, to sacrifice everything when our brothers need us to.</p>
<p>The people on United Flight 93 were heroes. This movie accurately depicts the heroism of these men and women and the courage against adversity they showed. Truly, it was excellent.</p>
<p>Something else I must note: this film will create in you a burning desire to hit something, or at least it did so for me. From the start, I began to become enraged. I believe that is an important part of this movie. It will bring a complacent nation collectively to it's feet. It will remind everyone of the continuing war we must wage on terrorism everywhere. It will remind us of the enemies we continue to have.</p>
<p>My hope is that it will keep people from becoming comfortable, keep them from putting down their guard. We cannot descend back to where we were before the attacks on that fateful day. We cannot tarnish the memories of these brave souls by reverting to our ignorant ways. We are at war, and it's time we remember it. It's time we honor the sacrifices made that day, it's time we fight back to ensure that this never need happen again.</p>
<p>Please, I urge you, go see this movie. You will feel proud to be an American, you will feel guilty for having forgotten. You will feel a desperate need to spread the word. Let me know what thoughts you have upon seeing it. I would love to have a discussion about it.</p>
<p>Just saw United 93.... Reminded how complacent we were pre Sept. 11, 2001...how unprepared we were...and, how ordinary people can act in such an extraordinary manner.</p>
<p>I found my hands shaking as it became clear that the terrorist were about to breach the cockpit, at times during the film I covered my eyes, and finally I wept.</p>
<p>Faced with insurmountable odds, those people on Flight 93 found the strength and courage to fight those lousy bastards. Despite my knowing the tragic outcome, I still found myself hoping that the passengers and flight attendants would win. ...Even though they all died; yet, they still won for who knows how many would have perished had the terrorist reached their intended target.</p>
<p>May they rest in peace.....and those terrorist rot in Hell! </p>
<p>I just walked in the door after seeing it, and I don't think any words can describe my feelings right now. The best I can do is say I'm infuriated, sad and damn proud right now...</p>
<p>God bless America, God bless our troops, and God bless all those who died on September 11, 2001 especially those brave men and women on United 93.</p>
<p>I must agree, I came away angry as hell and proud of those people. When I get to heaven, if God so deems me worthy, I want to shake those people's hands. Zap you need to see it. It is completely worth it.</p>
<p>However, you will become enraged, but in my opinion that is a good thing. We need more righteous anger in this country. Like others said, I found that at many times when the terrorists were plotting/executing their plan, I found my hands were shaking, gritting my teeth. I truly wanted to punch something. Again, though, we need more fury at the injustice. These people deserve better from us.</p>
<p>EVERYONE must see this film. I saw it last night. As I watched the 2nd tower explode, it felt just like when I saw it the first time. At the end, I could not leave my seat while I sobbed while the credits rolled. A good majority of the theater was sobbing too. I HATE the terrorists. The movie let you feel like you were one of the passengers, and you are on the same emotional ride. I was totally wiped out when I got home, it was so intense.</p>
<p>Whew.................. easily the most intense and gut-wrenching film i've seen in a while. My dad (an Anti-terrorism officer in the navy/marines FMF) Gave us the whole "only good terrorist is a dead terrorist" speech. I couldn't agree more. This is why i want to go to Navy and hopefully get into BUD/S.</p>
<p>Well, I just got home from seeing the movie. I agree that it is a must-see. It is the kick that people need. I believe so many of the cadets/mids at service academies now and in the future can point to 9/11 as the catalyst to pursue this route. All the more reason we need to remember.</p>
<p>As to the question of individuals playing themselves, there were several military personnel who played themselves in the movie. If you watch the credits, someone may want to count, but I'd guess that it is close to 10 people.</p>
<p>I just saw it by myself and I feel like I went through the emotional ringer! I can't even begin to comprehend what those passengers must have felt in those last minutes. I was so proud of their bravery and heroism.</p>
<p>What I do know is (especially after just having gone to church this a.m.) is that it made me sick every time the terrorists prayed to their god. I wanted to scream!!</p>
<p>I felt pain for the loved ones left behind, but hope that somehow this movie may help them to heal. I pray for them.</p>
<p>Wow -- I am looking forward to seeing this, based on these comments alone. Sort of reminds me of the emotional way I felt after seeing Schindler's list -- obviously a different situation entirely.</p>
<p>WHO CARES WHAT MOTIVATED THEM...they are islamic terrorists!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!and they hate us...simple.</p>
<p>My younger son saw it and almost cried. He said he was so angry but proud of the passengers. He was glad that 2 hijackers were basically ripped apart by the passengers. A Full theater too.</p>
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<p>Who needs a movie to know that?</p>
<p>We're a shining, advanced, and prosperous republic that has kicked ass all over the planet, become the engine of the world's economy, split the atom, and landed men on the moon. What have THEY done since they invented the concept of zero?</p>
<p>I'll tell you what motivates them, even more than hatred: The root cause is ENVY. They hate our guts because we're better than them, and they know it. They use their cult, er, religion as a facade to cover over their pathetic failures and atrocious conduct.</p>
<p>Yes, well, we must make EVERY effort to UNDERSTAND them because, of course, no one is actually ever evil, they just have a different viewpoint and we must think carefully about what WE did to cause the attack on 9/11 so it won't happen again. I mean, we know that America must have done SOMETHING wrong because we really bring these things upon ourselves. (all of the above to be read dripping with sarcasm ;) )</p>
<p>"So, from the movie, did you get any sense of what motivated the terrorists?"</p>
<p>I really did not want to dignify that most absurd question with a response...
still
Oregon Mom, Zaph, and AFDAD2010I loud applause and BRAVO to the three of you!!!!!</p>
<p>I am so hoping that ALL Americans will see this film.</p>
<p>BTW...below are the people who played themselves in this fim.</p>
<p>Ben Sliney .... Himself
Tobin Miller .... Himself
Rich Sullivan .... Himself
Tony Smith .... Himself</p>
<p>James Fox .... Himself (as Major James Fox)
Shawna Fox .... Herself (as Staff Sgt. Shawna Fox)
Jeremy Powell .... Himself (as 1st Lt. Jeremy Powell)</p>
<p>Greg Callahan .... Himself
Rick Tepper .... Himself</p>
<p>I saw it last night. I was shaking as the second plane hit the tower. I felt like I was back in my freshman history class watching it live all over again.</p>
<p>At the end, when the screen went black I just wept.</p>
<p>The whole time I was thinking "God I wish I could have been on one of those planes...if only to TRY....maybe I could have made a DIFFERENCE."</p>
<p>One girl on my floor said she didn't like it because it 'felt too Hollywood" claiming 'there's no way they could have known what went on in the plane' and that they 'took so many liberties' with telling the story. OF COURSE they did! But if you combine all the phone calls, the ATC's accounts, radio transmissions, and the little black box...we've got a damn good idea of what went on. I read the 'black box' transcrpt not too long ago, and noticed that the script concerning those parts was practically verbatim, right down to the terrorist POS crying for his god as the plane went down.</p>
<p>If you look in a history book, we have taken SO MANY liberties with what we 'know.' It's impossible to avoid that, especially when no one is around to tell the story firsthand. I believe we will never see a better representation of what went on. It was perfect, IMHO.</p>