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Three months before the much-publicized theatrical release of United 93, the same true-life tragedy was faithfully dramatized in Flight 93, an equally praiseworthy TV movie that was originally broadcast on the A&E network in the US on January 30, 2006. The fourth plane to be hijacked on September 11th, 2001--and the only plane that didn't reach its intended terrorist target--is the riveting subject of this film, which unfolds in real-time (similar but not identical to United 93), beginning with the terrorists' preparations and boarding of the ill-fated flight. We then follow the notorious events as they unfold, and from that moment on, it's nearly impossible to take your eyes off the screen. The intense drama focuses on the passengers who ultimately thwarted the terrorists--they include Tom Burnett (Jeffrey Nordling), Todd Beamer (Brennan Elliot), and Mark Bingham (Ty Olsson)--but as their counter-attack plans are being made, the action also reveals the chaotic nature of the ground response, from the White House bunker (where Vice President Cheney was moved for security) to Offices of the Federal Aviation Agency, Verizon headquarters (where in-flight calls were monitored), and United Airlines flight control, where pilots and terrorists alike could be heard throughout the terrible ordeal of the hijacking.
To his credit, director Peter Markle steers clear from any sense of exploitation (it helps that there was a five-year gap between the 9/11 tragedy and this respectable film); furthermore, both Markle and screenwriter Nevin Schreiner avoid the pitfalls of melodrama by keeping the action rooted in the facts as we know them. Speculation is necessary for some of the dramatic details, but Flight 93 benefits from a well-chosen cast of unknowns, which enhances our belief in them as ordinary citizens under extraordinary circumstances. As you might expect, several scenes are inherently unforgettable (up to and including the now heroic phrase "Let's roll!" as the counter-attack begins), and the authentically played emotions are further intensified by realistic special effects by Gary Gutierrez, who performed similarly laudable duties on The Right Stuff 23 years earlier, at the start of his visual effects career. Produced with the cooperation of surviving family members of those who perished on Flight 93, this well-made TV film handles difficult material with grace under pressure, and that alone serves as an admirable tribute to those brave passengers who gave their lives so that others could be saved. --Jeff Shannon
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11 of 12 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
The DVD was extremely moving in general. The opening menu gives a sober, almost reverent impression. It brought back a lot of memories and feelings I had on that day. My perceptions were similar on the day Flight 93 actually flew for the last time. The movie's storyline is limited to the knowledge we had on September 11, 2001. Frankly the only violence in the movie comes when the terrorists take over the plane and when the passengers take it back. The rest is sheer suspense while the passengers have some tear jerking conversations with their loved ones.
This is just as good as the movie "United 93" {but made for TV}, again using not well known actors, very moving very dramatic.
A view of a slice of history that we should NOT FORGET!
This is just as good as the movie "United 93" {but made for TV}, again using not well known actors, very moving very dramatic.
A view of a slice of history that we should NOT FORGET!
9 of 10 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
There was a little confusion when I bought this film. I thought it was the quick release of United 93 from cinema to DVD.
Anyhow, I realise now that this was a TV Movie and that United 93 will be later released.
Setting the above aside, I thought Flight 93 brought home what the people of America felt during the attacks.
This film is well written, directed and acted piece of reconstructed history.
I see the film as a celebration of those who were brave during the ill-fated flight as they faced their fears and sacrificed their lives to save others.
Anyhow, I realise now that this was a TV Movie and that United 93 will be later released.
Setting the above aside, I thought Flight 93 brought home what the people of America felt during the attacks.
This film is well written, directed and acted piece of reconstructed history.
I see the film as a celebration of those who were brave during the ill-fated flight as they faced their fears and sacrificed their lives to save others.
7 of 8 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
You care about the people and see how they touch others in those last minutes.
I much prefer this film to "United 93".
I much prefer this film to "United 93".
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9/11
I was looking for this DVD for a long time, so when I come across it I had to purchase it. The price was brilliant!
Published 5 months ago by Kiran
Flight 93
I find this film really interesting to see what the people on untied 93 on that horrible day and to see what the people did to try and get the plain back from the terrorist, it's a... Read more
Published 9 months ago by Megan
credible documentary/biopic of this real event
Well done to actors and producers to show events as they feel might of been (in some parts of the film) creating a tense but sympathetic film of such a delicate subject
Published 18 months ago by Tobykin
Very good, very moving.
I rented this film when it was released years ago, then just last night it premiered on C4, so I watched it again, it was still as powerful as the first time I watched it, although... Read more
Published 20 months ago by mr ian geddes
An honest perspective...
To be fair if people were expecting high, octane drama they were looking in the wrong places, this film is about an honest, humane insight into how these passengers dealt with... Read more
Published on 11 Nov 2008 by B
good film
This is a brilliant film that is also sad at the same time.
You can't disagree on that,I mean its a true story of how amazing people sacrafise them selfs to save others. Read more
You can't disagree on that,I mean its a true story of how amazing people sacrafise them selfs to save others. Read more
Published on 14 Sep 2008 by woody8
The better film
This less publicised film is IMO a better account than the better known "United 93". I thought it got closer to the passengers' experience of approaching death.
Published on 29 Sep 2007 by G. J. Weeks
Flight 93
A wonderful reconstruction of the events that took place on Flight 93,also following the story of the family's who were waiting to hear the news of their loved ones,a much... Read more
Published on 17 Sep 2007 by J. Deves
Not a bad movie
I'm rating this inbetween because it wasnt brilliant, neither great. I thought the story was rather sad as it made me remember what happened back in 2001. Read more
Published on 12 April 2007 by crazykat
Flight 93 and the Conspiracy Theories
Flight 93 is a well-crafted piece of docu-drama, carefully handled in order not to increase the agony of the families of the victims of flight United 93. Read more
Published on 9 Mar 2007 by Konstanze Allsopp
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