United 93
On September 11 Four Planes Were Hijacked. Three Hit Their Targets. One Did
Not.
The acclaimed, powerful and unforgettable story of a diverse group of people who
banded together in the face of danger and valiantly refused to surrender, United
93 is based on the events of 9/11 that shook the world. Painstakingly
researched with the full support and involvement of the families of those who
lost their lives as well as the flight controllers and personnel who experienced
the day’s events, the film is one of the most critically acclaimed movie
releases of the year.
United 93 is a powerful and provocative drama remembering the extraordinary
courage of the 40 ordinary people on United Airline Flight 93 when it became
the fourth hijacked plane on 11th September 2001. As the hijackers pilot the
doomed flight to their target, the passengers stand as one and find the courage
to fight back.
Unfolding in real time and charting the explosive clash of modern and old world,
United 93 weaves a gripping story from the standpoint of the passengers, crew
and flight controllers that will live in your memory forever.
Special Features:
- Commentary by Director Paul Greengrass – United 93 and the creative challenges faced
- Documentary: United 93: The Families and crew and passengers of United 93 was a fundamental to the screen. The 1 hour long documentary and share their personal account of the events were keen to support the making of the movie
- Memorial Pages – the crew and passengers 200 pages of detailed written biographies
Critic Reviews:
- " A magnificent, superb film. " – Alberto Abuín
- " An exquisite and respectful masterpiece that resonates with power, intensity and raw emotion, making it 2006's best film. " – Micheal Compton
- " The film pulls you into its world, turns you a passive participant. You can feel the desperation of the passengers and as they run to the cockpit. " – Namrata Joshi
