Off Topic: United 93 Review

I know we're here to congregate to talk about all things pre and post-op. But I have to write to tell everyone I can about the most amazing, terrifying, emotional movie experience I've ever been through. I just picked up Paul Greengrass' "United 93" on DVD today and I'm so glad I did. It's not an entertaining movie, and I know there are some who don't want to relive that day. I can't express the range of emotions I'm going through right now after sitting through it. Regardless of political bents (my opinion is the middle east needs to get nuked into oblivion, don't argue with me, it's my opinion), this movie is absolutely riveting. I mean, I've seen my share of emotional films ranging from Schindler's List to Saving Private Ryan and so forth. Nothing and I mean NOTHING has ever affected me like this. Whatever you do, don't ever forget 9/11 and the evil that faces us. Don't forget to tell those around you that you love them. And never forget to hug a soldier (past or present) and say "Thank You". BTW, if you don't want to say thank you to a soldier, don't be within 10 feet of me. Period.

Hi Paul, Five years, already. My husband is an air traffic controller that was working that morning. He had the tough job of helping to clear the air space of all air traffic and did a wonderful job. I'll never forget the look on his face when he walked into the house that day, a look I'd never saw on him before and have not seen since. I was watching the morning news when it came on and watched in horror as the second jet flew right into the second tower. I will never forget. It changed the world forever. We were on vacation recently and there were a lot of young service people on our planes heading back to war. It broke me heart to see these young people in uniform heading out like that. We should thank them, no matter what our opinions are. paula

Hey Peter, I hear what your saying, My brother worked in tower two and was there earlier in the morning to pick up files for a case he was working on on his way to court in Brooklyn. My sister worked a few streets away and was trapped by the rubble that landed around her building.All the windows in it were blown out and it took hours to get it cleared so the people there could get out. You are right, we must never forget! Take Care, Julio

I will never forget - what a horrible event in our history. I used to come home from work and jus****ch the news and cry - all those people whose lives were shattered and lost. I love this country, I always have been proud to be an American. I do not like war, but I know it's a necessary evil in this world - I just wish the war didn't have to be so long and drawn out and full of crooked people in politics trying to make a buck off of other peoples' suffering. I do appreciate our young men and women who put their lives on the line for us, they are all heros. I wish our leaders could find a way to just end the war and bring them all home so they can go on with their lives......A marine from Enfield just lost his life this week - he was only 18 years old - just graduated from high school - he had his entire life ahead of him and now he's gone - it's so very sad. It's too bad there isn't another way to resolve things............ I'll make it a point to get this movie, (I can't imagine anything being more moving then Schindlers List - that movie still haunts me and it's been years and years). Thanks for the movie review............. Best Regards, Tammy

I talked with my great uncle last night who fought in WWII (D-Day, Battle of the Bulge), and he is saddened that most american's think this war would last a year. He calls us a nation with the attention span of a "Drive-Thru". Unlike most of the people around me who think we can win this war overnight, I know this is going to last for decades. Our cold war lasted 40 years, and that was against a legitimate form of government. Think how long a war against a brutal ideology will last? I think it would do people a lot of good to put down Al Franken's books and read the 9/11 Commission's report. Lots of interesting information in there. I see my fellow americans straying because the media is playing the war as an unwinnable scenario. That may be so, but let's compare facts. The entire war dead from Iraq since the invasion begain is less than that on the first TWO days of D-Day alone. What does that tell you? A. Our soldiers are the best trained in the world B. Our soldiers are doing their job Unlike most of the people I'm surrounded by, I'm a "glass is half full" type. I think most Americans who hate our President for sticking to his guns will be eating crow 30 years from now when the face of the middle east has changed for the better. It may not, but that's just me being hopeful.

Hi all, I have been thinking of this for a while and even though I am usually quiet and keep to myself I just wanted to share what I sent to my friends. I would love to once again see the whole street lit up with candles representing hope. I hope this is ok with you all. Hugs, Tracy Hi, I am sure that all of you can remember exactly where you were the moment you heard about the tragedy that was occurring on September 11, 2001. I know that I will never forget a single minute of that day, the heartbreak was overwhelming and nothing felt certain anymore. I also felt woefully inadequate, like I wasn't doing enough. I am not sure how many of you remember but there was a memorial that asked each American to light a candle to remember those who we had lost. I did and I have continued to light a candle and place it on my front step each year. Since this is the five year anniversary I would like to see the front steps and windows of each house illuminated again. These candles not only honor those that were lost but represent our spirit as Americans. I know that I am only one person, but I thought that if I shared with you how I felt and if you felt is was worthy and you shared it with your friends we could do our part to brighten what is such a sad day. Thanks for listening! Love, Tracy

hi paul,i too feel the same way as you about the movie,i also took my teens to see world trade center,,we all found it to be a very very emotional movie,but a very good true story about the 2 surviving policeman.a real good lesson to the country about true heroes and real american people....cyndee