I find it disturbing that there are so many these movies coming out about the 9/11 attacks. I feel the directors and producers are using the choas that happened for profit because they know that people will go to the movies to see them and rent them at their local rental store. I think they should be honored better than having a movie about their deaths. They should honor them by showing how great these poeple were in life.
2006-09-07 15:48:31 · 18 answers · asked by Can you think for yourself pleas 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Politics
Absolutely!!!!!!! I will not attend any screening of the new movie, nor have I seen any of the past movies about this. I am a firefighter and find commercialization of the slaughter of so many innocent Americans including 343 brothers and sisters insulting and should be banned from public viewing for profit. If I want a visual reminder of what happened on that horrible day, I'll pull the images up on the net. Thank you for asking this worthwhile question.
2006-09-07 15:55:38 · answer #1 · answered by rsqur 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
In my opinion, movies like World Trade Center actually honor the courage of people who lived through that. That's why I can't wait to see an inspirational movie about Hurricane Katrina which would break the box office for sure.
Movies like this help people understand the goodness and creulty of the world. It also shows you how anything that can happen will and we should all cherish life because we never know when we come to the end of the road. The Passion of the Christ did the same thing by honoring Jesus. I don't think God was in any way insulted by that movie.
2006-09-07 15:56:45 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think it is important for people not close to the 9/11 attacks to view these movies. At first, I agreed with you. Then I went and saw Flight 93. It was one of the most emotional experiences I had while watching a movie. I think if more Americans watched it, maybe they would understand why we have to defend ourselves against future attacks. For your last statement, all of those people on that plane saved so many others. This film did honor them by showing that even in the worst circumstances, they stood up to evil.
2006-09-07 15:56:43 · answer #3 · answered by armywifetp 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The only thing I find insulting about that movie is that they made one of the main characters, white when in reality, the real guy was black. I dont think people should be mad about this movie because even if the producers' only intentions were to make money, they ended up changing people's point of views and helped them get an idea of how things really went. I can honestly say, if I were a victim of one of the survivors' families, I would rather have the world see what really happen and show them that you shouldnt take life for granted rather than just letting the whole situation lye as it was. My sons father passed when I was 5 months pregnant to him by getting shot because of a fist fight... the situation was pretty hard and deep and still is at times but if someone offered to make a movie about it, I would let them EVEN IF I WAS NOT GETTING PAID FOR IT ... because I want people to know that violence is hitting too hard now days and that my son has to grow up without ever meeting his father because of it, because of people and their stupid actions (just like the terrorist)! Sorry to get personal, but back to the point I find this movie to be beneficial .... although it was an unfortunate event, people need to take that to their advantage and learn from it. Afterall, its all we can do now and makes the most sense....
2006-09-07 15:57:22 · answer #4 · answered by Fearfully & wonderfully made 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
yes and no, If they only have the $ sign in there head, then yes that wouldn't be nice and would affened me. Though I have watched united 93 just yesturday, and I cried, for sadness and happiness that people are willing to still stand up, and help our country that is going under fast. If it wasn't for the movie I don't think i would have fully got the concept of what some people went thru, for i didn't know anyone in 9/11, but feel for what people go thru
2006-09-07 15:57:14 · answer #5 · answered by fraggle4411 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The writers, directors, and film agencies worked with some of the family members of the more heroic/well-known victims of 9/11. For example "Flight 93" worked heavily with the families.
Also many of the proceeds will directly benefit the victims.
So no... its not wrong to make a movie to tell a story to immortalize the event into our memories and our children's memories.
2006-09-07 15:53:02 · answer #6 · answered by Ricky B 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
There are always going to be films about major events in history, but yes, I agree that it is insensitive. Especially since most of the family members of the victims oppose and challenge the "official" story and are still waiting for answers. I am still waiting to see a movie highlighting the victims' lives and not exploiting the situation. You are right.
2006-09-07 15:53:00 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
By this argument, every other history movie is offensive to someone. Whole Russia should just ban WWII movies alltogether - there was not a family in Russia who didn't loose someone to WWII.
Would you rather everyone forget that it ever happened?
It really depends on how good and truthful the movie will be. That I have no idea about.
2006-09-07 15:58:25 · answer #8 · answered by Snowflake 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It makes me uncomfortable also. I will not see any Hollywood bullshit movie on 9/11. A documentary is a respectable way to educate people about something serious, not a movie "based on a true story."
2006-09-07 15:57:25 · answer #9 · answered by getfkdup 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I totally agree with you! I feel bad for the families who have to hear and read about this. It is like rubbing salt on an open wound! These families have tried very hard to heal and put peaces of their lives together. It is not right to make these type of movies off of other peoples tragedies.
2006-09-07 15:54:30 · answer #10 · answered by rose 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋