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United 93

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On Sept. 11, 2001, terrorists seize control of United Airlines Flight 93 and three other planes. As realization of the imminent horror dawns on passengers, crew and loved ones on the ground, the courageous acts by those held hostage in the air count down in actual time.
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Potent and sobering, United 93 treats the subject matter with respect, never resorting to Hollywood aggrandizement.

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Namrata Joshi Outlook The film pulls you into its world, turns you a passive participant. You can feel the desperation of the passengers and as they run to the cockpit... Rated: 3/4 Jan 18, 2019 Full Review Victoria Segal New Statesman What might be therapeutic for the families is not perhaps meant for public consumption. After all, few things are more private than the last minutes of a life. Sep 26, 2017 Full Review David Ansen Newsweek This is first-rate, visceral filmmaking: taut, watchful, free of false histrionics, as observant of the fear in the young terrorists' eyes as the hysteria in the passenger cabin, and smart enough to know this material doesn't need to be sensationalized. Nov 1, 2007 Full Review Michael Clark Epoch Times The unorthodox casting choices by Greengrass lend the production an immeasurable level of realism. A filmmaker who often goes overboard with handheld cameras, Greengrass keeps that in check here, adding another layer of “you-are-there” believability. Rated: 5/5 Sep 11, 2023 Full Review David Nusair Reel Film Reviews ...a top-tier endeavor that’s difficult to watch, for sure, but also incredibly rewarding. Rated: 4/4 Jul 19, 2022 Full Review Matt Brunson Film Frenzy It's hard to imagine a less sensationalized 9/11 film than this riveting docudrama. Rated: 4/4 Jan 20, 2021 Full Review Read all reviews

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Roger too soon I wish Tarantino would have directed so the terrorists would have been thrown off the plane Rated 3 out of 5 stars 09/08/21 Full Review william Movie is powerful and moving. 20 years later, it still gives a touching and timely reminder about overcoming evil with good. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 09/06/21 Full Review Kathy P Nothing that I did not dislike about the movie. But, as I was seating there watching it. And, trying to recollect, my memories. On the United 93 plane from New Jersery. Going to San Francisco in 9/ll/01. And as the Central Control booth. Were getting all these mixed messages. Of planes being hijacked. And when they saw from the Tower booth. The planes crashing into the Twin Towers. And the Pentagon. It still did not ring a bell. But, as the passengers, started to get together. To come up with ideas of how to attack the terrorists. Then it came back to me. As they were able to get two of the terrorists. And tried to get into the Pilots pit for the other two. Flying the plane. My memories came back to me. And it looked liked for a time. They almost were able to get the plane away from the two. in the Pilot booth. But the screen went dark. And the Memorial to the victims that lost their life. On that tragic DAY appeared. It had me. In my seat. Praying and hoping that they survived. With this said, I do take the seriousiness of the events that happened on 9/11/01 very seriously. Because movies these days. Can just look like entertainment. And not actual true events. America never dealt with a situation like this. Before, and was not well prepared. But at the same time. Who would have thought that terrorists. Would come up in their minds to bring forth. Vicious murders like this. And said, God told them to do it. I pray to God that this does not happen again. But, if in case. It does because nobody. Knows the thoughts. Or contents of other hearts. That hopefully are Government, military and aviation corporations. Have a plan constantly enforced to stop any other tragic events like this. Or others. My hearts goes out to the victims. And, their families for all of the tragedy that happened on 911. God is with you. And he will never forsake you. Or leave you!! Rated 4 out of 5 stars 09/06/21 Full Review Bruno S O melhor trabalho da carreira de Paul Greengrass, onde o filme não tem nenhum tipo de mirabolismo pra poder engrandecer elenco, ou os EUA, e sim aos atos heroicos dos passageiros do vôo condenado, vividos aqui por atores, em sua grande maioria, desconhecidos, mas que atuaram de forma impecável! Rated 5 out of 5 stars 10/22/24 Full Review David S United 93 is a profoundly compelling and heart-wrenching depiction of the September 11th tragedy, plunging audiences into the harrowing reality of Flight 93’s final moments. Paul Greengrass’s unyielding direction brings to life the visceral fear and unbreakable courage of the passengers and crew as they confront their inevitable fate with extraordinary resolve. The film’s raw, immersive style magnifies the sheer intensity of their struggle, making every second of their desperate fight against the hijackers painfully vivid and deeply affecting. Through its relentless realism and poignant storytelling, United 93 not only honors the bravery of those on board but also serves as a sobering, powerful reminder of the profound impact of that fateful day, transforming tragedy into a testament to the resilience of the human spirit. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 09/11/24 Full Review Audience Member Unbelievably great and gut wrenching movie! Also inspiring to see a group willing to risk it all to potentially save many lives as they didn’t know their destination. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 01/08/24 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis On Sept. 11, 2001, terrorists seize control of United Airlines Flight 93 and three other planes. As realization of the imminent horror dawns on passengers, crew and loved ones on the ground, the courageous acts by those held hostage in the air count down in actual time.
Director
Paul Greengrass
Producer
Tim Bevan, Eric Fellner, Lloyd Levin
Screenwriter
Paul Greengrass
Distributor
Universal Pictures
Production Co
Universal Pictures, Working Title Films
Rating
R (Sequences of Terror/Violence|Language)
Genre
Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Apr 28, 2006, Wide
Release Date (Streaming)
Jun 27, 2012
Box Office (Gross USA)
$31.5M
Runtime
1h 51m
Sound Mix
Dolby SRD, DTS, SDDS
Aspect Ratio
Scope (2.35:1)
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