Comments on: Flight 93

By: Amanda

Amanda — Thu, 04 May 2006 14:47:59 +0000

Thanks Bill. You said a lot of what I wanted to say in the comments I posted earlier. It is very important to know that there will be no proceeds benefitting the victims families or organizations that are proactive about terrorism or to community organizations like the red cross or disaster relief funds. Just a money-maker for Hollywood. Also, as it stands now, there will be no information about how to contribute your efforts to fighting terrorism or become involved in doing something about this national/global problem. There should be a call-to-action. It is important to not just sit there and pay money to see a movie and walk away with no tools to move forward with these issues. I REFUSE TO SEE THIS MOVIE AS WELL.

By: Bill

Bill — Sun, 30 Apr 2006 18:48:45 +0000

I won’t go see this movie. To go see this movie would be letting someone take advantage of a tragedy, and the patriotism it inspired, to line thier own pockets. If there was an effort to really make donations, then it MIGHT be a different story, but as things stand, if I need a reminder, I’ll watch the news clips and pictures. Think about who is going to be making money off of your heart-ache.
On a side note, Pirates of the Carribean 2 = wicked good looking.

By: Ron

Ron — Thu, 27 Apr 2006 03:11:42 +0000

Yes, Tim, I will see it.
I, too, saw the whole thing played out on TV from beginning to end on 9/11. I was home recovering from surger, and that following week, I never left the tv.

No, it’s not too soon. In fact, it is too LATE! Americans have forgotten about what happened on 9/11 and WHO hijacked the planes. We can not forget.

By: Agent Tim Online :: Culture And Theology--Hand In Hand

Agent Tim Online :: Culture And Theology--Hand In Hand — Mon, 24 Apr 2006 21:16:27 +0000

[...] There is an absolutely fantastic review of Flight 93 over at Hugh Hewitt’s site. In light of our previous discussion, I thought you might like to read it. [...]

By: Susan Bunts

Susan Bunts — Sat, 22 Apr 2006 18:57:51 +0000

Tim…most definitely I’m looking forward to seeing this movie…for a multitude of reasons. Among which is the heroism and sacrifice of these people has been forgotten because the media will not show any of the footage from that fateful day. We can not forget that day…we must remember their sacrifice…so if called upon we will do the same.

Susan

By: Amanda

Amanda — Fri, 21 Apr 2006 16:43:20 +0000

In fighting for a close friend of mine and what she stands for, here are a few points: I feel like this movie does not need to be played without some sort of direct donation of proceeds for the many organizations that have been involved in promoting awareness of terrorism/attacks/security/medical assistance, etc. This film is not really teaching us anything new. It should have some sort of donation.

Another point is that it should have some sort of warning (at least the trailer should have had this). Some family members or friends of victims are going to movies and have to sit through a hurtful trailer without any kind of warning. There should be warnings for the televised trailers as well as the trailers that are playing in the theaters.

My last point is that there should be a call-to-action at the end of the film indicating to viewers how to help, how to make a difference. It’s true most people will walk out of the theater saying : “Wow, that was so horrific, I can’t imagine how that all happened. blah, blah, blah.” It would be better if people walked out of the theater saying: “Wow, that was so horrific, I can’t imagine how that all happened. At least I have some way to find out more and how to be involved and help become more aware and active. Maybe I can help prevent this type of thing from happening again.”

By: Agent Tim Online :: Culture And Theology--Hand In Hand

Agent Tim Online :: Culture And Theology--Hand In Hand — Mon, 17 Apr 2006 21:14:18 +0000

[...] I’ve been thinking about the movie Flight 93 lately, musing a little on it, and checking out the comments on the site about it. Then yesterday, I was watchig the Military Channel, and saw a preview for the movie. [...]

By: Bill (LibertyandJustice)

Bill (LibertyandJustice) — Mon, 17 Apr 2006 02:55:26 +0000

Not soon enough… I need to see that movie. “Let’s Roll”

By: Agent Tim

Agent Tim — Wed, 12 Apr 2006 12:02:44 +0000

Sorry I haven’t commented guys…a sudden “overload” in work if you will. But I’m back and ready to roll (once I catch up in school :-P).

Great thoughts…we’ll have to see if everyone is still thinking the same way after the movie.

By: Lindsey

Lindsey — Tue, 11 Apr 2006 23:07:14 +0000

I would definitely go to see it. I don’t think it’s too early for a movie about September 11th, though for those individuals who were directly effected by 9/11 (in the way of the death of a close family member or friend), I think that such a movie might be too painful to watch. I also hope that it will be an accurate portrayal!