I want people's feedback on the movies "United 93" and "World Trade Center." I saw a preview to the movie "United 93" the other day and almost left because just seeing the preview made me upset. I was crying and I didn't even lose someone on September 11, 2001. But just seeing the preview made me remember that period - I was in Europe visiting family and everything was so emotional and then we had to worry about travelling back home - it was just overwhelming.
So here's the thing - when I first heard that movies were being made about 9/11, I was pretty unhappy about it - personally, I just think it's too soon to start filming this and putting it on the big screen for people to watch as entertainment. But the more I think about this, how is this film different than ones made about WWII or Somalia (like the movie "Blackhawk Down")? Other real-life events that have taken loved ones from people have been "Hollywoodized" and used to profit others, so why is this one about September 11 any different... Don't get me wrong, I'm not saying I agree with these movies. But I'm not sure I entirely disagree with them either... I guess I'm just questioning at where to draw the line. When do movies which depict awful things become entertainment to us? Should we be watching movies that de-sensitize us? hmmm..... So yeah, I'd like to hear what you all have to say - post away!