Although I wasn't living in NY at the time it happned, I grew up in NY. I realize a lot of time has passed, but I feel a movie should never have been made about what happened. I think it's disrespectful to the families. I haven' t seen the movie.... I don't know if the proceeds are going to relief funds, or whathaveyou.... I don't know if they got permission from families. All I'm asking is ... do you think it was disrespectful to make a movie about this?
2006-08-04 04:51:48 · 22 answers · asked by royrox 5 in Entertainment & Music ➔ Movies
It's in bad taste all around. I will not be watching. I like Nick Cage, but I'm not watching.
2006-08-04 04:55:53 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm fairly sure they got the permission of the families, since the two men it's about are still alive. I don't think it's disrespectful to make a movie about 2 men who risked their lives to save people and managed to survive the collapse of the towers. It's an amazing story that deserves to be told even if it is set against 9/11 (but you can't take it out of that context).
Disrespectful, is the sitcom i heard was pitched last year about a 9/11 widow and widower falling in love. Somehow I just don't think that would have been funny.
2006-08-04 12:00:36 · answer #2 · answered by erin7 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have to agree with you. I really don't think it's right. I never saw United 93 either. In that movie's case, they gave a portion of the proceeds on opening day to a foundation supporting families of victims. Pretty weak if you ask me. I know that the goal of these types of movies is focus on the positive and heroism of citizens. However, it is difficult to accept closure into an event like this especially since the main culprit is still free. It's sad that movie makers will do almost anything to make a buck. What's even more sad is that I feel many of us have already forgotten about the emotions we felt on that day. A sense of disbelief followed by helplessness followed by anger followed by unity. It seems the only thing we are worried about is gas prices.
2006-08-04 12:01:10 · answer #3 · answered by Jules 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There should not been made a movie about this world changing event. American film maker do not think like that. I am from Germany, have not been/seen the World Trade Center before 911, saw enough in the news, even weeks after. I do believe that the families will see any of this money and it surely does not bring back all the people who lost their lives on this day!
2006-08-04 12:01:16 · answer #4 · answered by Susanne R 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I agree with you about the disrespect thing. It's not right to make a movie (and money) based on other people's suffering and loss. it is important to remember those who were lost, but not by making money off it. IF anything, they should use the money it cost to make this movie towards scholarships or something for the families of 911 victims. Or donate it to organizations that help the communities affected by things like 911. (Red Cross, etc.) Maybe 50 years or so after the tragedy it would be okay, (Titanic for example) but I think it is too soon. I hope it flops.......
2006-08-04 12:01:00 · answer #5 · answered by ozzysgirl 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think the new movie with nicholas cage will be very good. Everyone was impacted on 9-11 but it's a defining moment in our history and there is bound to have a movie made out of. I'll watch it, and I'll remember all the victims and that horrible day. i lived in boston at the time so it was pretty close to where i was.
2006-08-04 11:57:50 · answer #6 · answered by Jen S 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I do live in NY and was in the city on 9/11....... I do want to see it although I know it will be hard since I saw it happen, but I think it's been 5 years and is long enough. I'm just surprised they didn't release it next month.
2006-08-04 11:56:32 · answer #7 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I lived though it that day and the days that followed it.
While I don't want to ever relive it again: I think that I'm ready to watch it as a spectator, knowing that if I feel like I can't handle it I can leave.
The only thing I won't done is see it the weekend that it comes out. Mostly because there will be far too many morons in the theater.
2006-08-04 12:07:40 · answer #8 · answered by sierrajames1 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well actually the movie focuses on two specific police officers stories, two that actually survived and Oliver Stone worked closely with the actual men to get the details right, so obviosly these men were okay with it. However I feel as if no depiction could ever come close to capturing the horror that took place that day, so why even bother.
2006-08-04 12:00:20 · answer #9 · answered by bopbo 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have heard that they treated it very respectfully, but I just cannot bring myself to watch it. It is too soon. It's only been 5 years.
Perhaps it is because I am from the NY area, have spent some years in the city and I know the area, ....I was lucky enough to not lose anyone...but I just cannot watch this movie. I cannot do it.
2006-08-04 17:56:41 · answer #10 · answered by slipstreamer 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i really think its too soon. its only going to be 5 years in September....
but they did ask the families that are portrayed in the movie.
Maggie gyllenhaal spent alot of time with the woman she is in the movie. and spent alot of time talking to her to make sure every detail is right.
but they only have the survivors in it...
and that United 93 movie...how do they really know what happened up there?!
Next up: a movie about what happened at the pentagon.
2006-08-04 11:59:57 · answer #11 · answered by ♥Brown Eyed Girl ♥ 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋