We'll put a boot in your ASS!
First Posted on MySpace on May 1st, 2006
My Boyfriend and I went to see "United 93" Sunday. Like most people who saw it, the film took me back in time to the events of 9/11. For my generation I image that day is similar to my parent's "where were you when Kennedy was shot?" I think I will always remember certain moments from that day.
I woke up about a quarter after 10am to get ready for my German class at 11. I turned on the weather channel as always. They said something really strange about all the airports being shut down. Curious I switched over to CNN to see a giant skyscraper burning. I most note that at this point in my life I couldn't have picked out the World Trade Center from a line-up. I simply thought all buildings in New York were of similar height. I for sure didn't realize there were two identical buildings and one was missing from my TV screen.
I went out to the living room and saw my roommate Amy huddled in front of the TV. I sat next to her and watched as they reported on a fire at the Pentagon, conflicting reports about bombs and at least two more airplanes being hijacked. It was all very confusing. I don't think my brain was keeping track of everything properly.
When they replayed video of the second plane hitting the south tower my mind went numb. I think the makers of "United 93" nailed this moment and people's reaction perfectly. I felt like I was living that scene all over.
The second tower fell and Amy went hysterical. She was screaming at the TV and sobbing. I was thinking "why is she so upset? I'm sure they got everyone out... they had to of." Even seeing the horror with my own eyes I refused to believe that I had just witnessed the death of hundreds.
Even during the chaos that morning and the following days, the importance of a plane crashing in a field in Pennsylvania was always secondary at best. The terrorists never reached their target and the death of those on board is usually downplayed.
I wouldn't say "United 93" is a good movie, it's more a thoughtful reenactment. I'm not sure which parts are fact, and which are simply assumptions on what could have happened. The movie pulled some punches but mostly was ruthless in showing both the ineptitude and heroism from those directly involved that day.
That plane and those people are perfect movie fodder, sans happy ending. They will do other movies about 9/11, there are probably a thousand stories to be told. But this story translates best for a nation still at war.
I'd like to think in the beginning that someone took a stand against terrorism. Even if it failed.. it gives me comfort. Lately I feel as though this country is falling apart and those in power (either party) can't tell their elbows from their assholes. I don't think I'll ever feel safer than I did on September 10th, 2001.
Is it too soon for this movie? My answer is no, it should be played every September 11th on Network television.
September 11th, 2001
8:45am - American Airlines Flight 11, Boston to Los Angeles with 92 people onboard, crashes into the north tower of the World Trade Center in New York City.
9:03am- United Airlines Flight 175, Boston to Los Angeles with 65 people onboard, flies into the south tower of the World Trade Center.
9:40am- American Flight 77, en route from Dulles Airport, Washington DC, to Los Angeles with 64 people onboard, crashes into the Pentagon.
9:50am- South tower of the World Trade Center collapses.
10:00am- United Flight 93 crashes about 80 miles southeast of Pittsburgh.
10:29am- North tower of the World Trade Center collapses.
My Boyfriend and I went to see "United 93" Sunday. Like most people who saw it, the film took me back in time to the events of 9/11. For my generation I image that day is similar to my parent's "where were you when Kennedy was shot?" I think I will always remember certain moments from that day.
I woke up about a quarter after 10am to get ready for my German class at 11. I turned on the weather channel as always. They said something really strange about all the airports being shut down. Curious I switched over to CNN to see a giant skyscraper burning. I most note that at this point in my life I couldn't have picked out the World Trade Center from a line-up. I simply thought all buildings in New York were of similar height. I for sure didn't realize there were two identical buildings and one was missing from my TV screen.
I went out to the living room and saw my roommate Amy huddled in front of the TV. I sat next to her and watched as they reported on a fire at the Pentagon, conflicting reports about bombs and at least two more airplanes being hijacked. It was all very confusing. I don't think my brain was keeping track of everything properly.
When they replayed video of the second plane hitting the south tower my mind went numb. I think the makers of "United 93" nailed this moment and people's reaction perfectly. I felt like I was living that scene all over.
The second tower fell and Amy went hysterical. She was screaming at the TV and sobbing. I was thinking "why is she so upset? I'm sure they got everyone out... they had to of." Even seeing the horror with my own eyes I refused to believe that I had just witnessed the death of hundreds.
Even during the chaos that morning and the following days, the importance of a plane crashing in a field in Pennsylvania was always secondary at best. The terrorists never reached their target and the death of those on board is usually downplayed.
I wouldn't say "United 93" is a good movie, it's more a thoughtful reenactment. I'm not sure which parts are fact, and which are simply assumptions on what could have happened. The movie pulled some punches but mostly was ruthless in showing both the ineptitude and heroism from those directly involved that day.
That plane and those people are perfect movie fodder, sans happy ending. They will do other movies about 9/11, there are probably a thousand stories to be told. But this story translates best for a nation still at war.
I'd like to think in the beginning that someone took a stand against terrorism. Even if it failed.. it gives me comfort. Lately I feel as though this country is falling apart and those in power (either party) can't tell their elbows from their assholes. I don't think I'll ever feel safer than I did on September 10th, 2001.
Is it too soon for this movie? My answer is no, it should be played every September 11th on Network television.
September 11th, 2001
8:45am - American Airlines Flight 11, Boston to Los Angeles with 92 people onboard, crashes into the north tower of the World Trade Center in New York City.
9:03am- United Airlines Flight 175, Boston to Los Angeles with 65 people onboard, flies into the south tower of the World Trade Center.
9:40am- American Flight 77, en route from Dulles Airport, Washington DC, to Los Angeles with 64 people onboard, crashes into the Pentagon.
9:50am- South tower of the World Trade Center collapses.
10:00am- United Flight 93 crashes about 80 miles southeast of Pittsburgh.
10:29am- North tower of the World Trade Center collapses.
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