9/11 movie

[tripplej]

While looking over the news this morning, within the entertainment section, I noticed a report that there is a 9/11 movie that is going to be released on Sept 8, 2017. A few months from now..

The movie is starring Charlie Sheen & Whoopi Goldberg.

While it has been over 16 years since that terrible incident, I still think it is too early to show this movie. While I understand the historical significance of making this movie and showing this movie, it just hurts to see it..

What are your thoughts?

Is it too early? Or is it time to see a movie about that incident?

I for one, will not go to the theater to check it out.. Sorry, just can't, no matter how good it is.. I am just not ready.

 

[Sonnie]

16 years is quite a long time really, but I still don't know that I would watch it either. I am not in favor of Hollywood making money off of other people's tragedies. I don't see it being a good thing for those who lost family and friends, and whether they watch it or not, they will be reminded of their loss over and over with trailer ads and others talking about it.

 

[tripplej]

I agree Sonnie. Seeing the towers hit in the trailers, etc. is just too painful to watch..

I was able to see that movie long time ago about the plane getting hijacked. I believe it was called "united 93" or "Flight 93".. Can't remember exactly the name. It was on tv..

But, this one will be more focused on the towers getting hit.. Which I think will be more painful to watch.

 

[phillihp23]

I have seen the documentaries on these events. I am not a fan of Hollywood versions of these events in theatrical releases. I will say this though: There are a whole generation of youth that don't know of the event. It is an incident that should not be forgotten. Americans must be reminded that freedom is not free and that it is reality that there are those who wish to take it from us at any cost (right here on U.S. soil).

While most go about there lives oblivious the threat is daily and a reality. In so many country's car bombings have become an accepted reality. I fear the day that such ever becomes a reality in America. That's all I'll say on the matter.

 

[tripplej]

I agree with you that since it happened in 2001, there is an entire new generation that have no clue as to what happened and even when watching in documentaries are clueless.

I suspect it is something similar to Pearl Harbor. For those who were in that era, it is a very traumatic experience but for many generations, it is long time ago and forgotten.

Personally, seeing it live on TV in 2001 was enough realism for me.. I am sure folks will go and see it but I will not.

 

[JBrax]

I'm with Sonnie on the view of Hollywood making money off of tragic events. I also think it will be a reminder for those affected and be difficult. However, I think it's about who's directing and the approach taken. Tragic events when done tastefully and respectfully can be a healing and honoring depiction of the events that occurred. Think Ron Howard, Clint Eastwood, or even dare I say Mel Gibson. I'm not sure how accurate Mel Gibson was with Hacksaw Ridge but it felt tastefully done albeit graphic.

 

[tripplej]

Thanks Jbrax. you do make a good point. If a tragedy is made into a movie and it was done tastefully whereby respect can be given for all those who were impacted by that tragedy, the movie will be worth seeing. Still I will wait on it at least for a few more years.

 

[JBrax]

Thanks Jbrax. you do make a good point. If a tragedy is made into a movie and it was done tastefully whereby respect can be given for all those who were impacted by that tragedy, the movie will be worth seeing. Still I will wait on it at least for a few more years.

Just another perspective and point of view.

 

[tripplej]

Since news of this movie was released along with the trailer, yahoo is reporting lots of negativity toward it.
So, it looks like it is a too early for this movie to be released and I suspect the movie will not be seen by many.

 

[Tony V.]

The sad thing about this entire event is that there have been many many deaths caused by the toxic cloud of dust when those towers came down.
I've been trained an Asbestos abaitment (although don't go near the stuff) and there are 2500 cancer cases directly linked to that days events and that number is still climbing.
I agree that the movie is going to touch some nerves but just maybe there can be some good that can be learnt as many of the young generation are only now old enough to see how aweful this day was.

 

[Lesmor]

9/11 was tragic event that I will never forget
Even now when watching newsreels 16 years on it looks like you are watching a disaster movie.

Should it be brought out as a movie?

Well some more recent events have been brought to the big screen such as

"Sully" probably without that I wouldn't have been aware that a Hero could be treated in such a way

"Deepwater Horizon" apart from those who died many lives have been affected by the consequences.

"Patriot Day" depicting the events of the Boston bombings

Personally I think many of these events should be kept as documentaries and not turned for profit by Hollywood who always have to use a large dose of artistic licence to get butts on seats.

 

[tripplej]

Apparently this movie is based on a true story about 5 individuals who were trapped in the elevator at one of the towers. Knowing what happens to the towers, we know what will happen to those individuals so I am more leaning toward not seeing it. It will have a very sad ending and I am just not prepared to watch that over again..

 

[Todd Anderson]

9/11 is an event that is seared into my mind - such a terrible day.

I was in NYC a week or so later and walked all the way down to Tribeca. I will never forget the smell of burnt wires... the debris and dust blown into stores and on the streets... and the sound of twisted metal crashing as the work crews were pulling apart the rubble.

Such a sad scene.

I've watched United 96, which is a fairly intense flick that honors the victims of that flight... World Trade Center (Nicholas Cage)... and some of the documentaries. I'm very torn about these kinds of movies... on the one hand they honor the memories of lost souls... on the other they're made to entertain.

Sometimes, tho, stories are simply told to convey the remarkable power of the human spirit and the significance of real world events. Great works of art can capture both without tripping into a cash grab world of tasteless entertainment.

The fact this new movie is being released on 9/8 doesn't sit too well. But, I'll try to keep an open mind and let the critics have a shot at analyzing its intended purpose (as a work of art), for the very reason Jeff mentions.