United 93
May 8, 2006
I just got home from seeing United 93, which was my only request this year for a birthday present. It’s the first movie I’ve been to in 16 years (no, I’m not kidding, really). What a totally overwhelming experience.
I watched this movie, knowing, of course, that this had all already happened. Yet, during much of it, I was actually afraid. Afraid of what? I don’t know, I can’t answer that question. And, as I’ve heard others say, I wanted to jump out of my seat and yell to all those people, “no, don’t get on that plane”….like I could maybe change something. The sad reality is, we can’t change anything. It happened. What we need to do is REMEMBER.
This movie also showed an interesting perspective, as well, seeing things from the eyes of the air traffic controllers and military people. I watched it from a tv screen…some of these people (along with many New Yorkers) actually watched the second plane fly into the World Trade Center. I cannot imagine what that must have been like.
If you haven’t gone to see United 93 yet, go. I go to one movie every 16 years….and this one was worth waiting for. But if you have high blood pressure, I suggest you take some extra meds that day. You’re going to need it. I kept forgetting to breathe.
And go watch this, too, either way. I watched it the other morning, and was almost late for work (thanks, Beth!). But that’s ok, because it reminded me what we’re fighting about. Just like this movie did. Go watch. And remember what it is we’re fighting for. Some people seem to have forgotten. A reminder is always good.
And I’m declaring this an “open trackback” link, too. More open trackbacks can be found at Janette’s and Teach’s, as well as one of our many Cotillion Beths.
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My name is Tammy. I'm a 45 year-old married mother of three teenagers, living in my version of paradise, also known as SW Florida. I can tend to be opinionated. My political views lean to the right. I'll think of more later, lol.
May 8th, 2006 at 11:48 pm
SIXTEEN YEARS! HA! You’re worse than I am!
I thought the same thing you did, that it was interesting seeing it from the other perspective. It’s easy to forget what those people–the ATCs and the military–were dealing with that day.
I kept wanting to just yell obscenities at the screen (I did let a couple out under my breath) but I went to a 1:00 showing so there was no chance I could play it off as “someone else.” ;-)
So instead I kicked the (empty, of course) seat in front of me. Grrrrrrr!!!
May 8th, 2006 at 11:56 pm
United 93 – forget the popcorn…
Husband Eric and I enjoy seeing movies on a Sunday morning because there are rarely lines or crowds (and considering the quality of most of Hollywood’s offerings over the past year, even finding good parking hasn’t been a problem). As……
May 9th, 2006 at 1:18 am
16 years without the movie theater? Now there’s a goal!
I’m too much of a chicken to click the “go watch this link” link this late at night. I’d like to sleep.
Thanks for the (attempted) trackback. It really is the thought that counts!
May 9th, 2006 at 10:50 pm
I plan to see it this weekend. I agree with you totally – we must never, ever forget what happened.
May 10th, 2006 at 1:09 am
Great post…I can’t believe it’s been 16 years since you’ve gone to see a movie…but hey…I’m not a mom.
I really really liked this movie too and highly appreciated what a sensitive and important portrayl of the events that were shown.
–RC of strangeculture.blogspot.com
May 10th, 2006 at 11:39 am
OK, That’s a really intense way to spend your birthday, Tammy! And Ben? You need to get this woman out more often!!
I’m not ready to see this one yet. It all feels so fresh still. But some day…
I’m glad it’s been made, so that future generations can watch and know…
May 10th, 2006 at 3:29 pm
Thanks for the recommendation, Tammy.
May 11th, 2006 at 7:33 am
Hi Tammy. I went to see it with a friend and my tummy hurt throughout the entire movie. I, too wanted to get up and scream at them. It was definately an experience I will never forget. Hope things are going good. I loved the water park pictures. Too fun!
May 12th, 2006 at 10:49 am
Happy Birthday Tam. I’m happy the movie touched you and even happier that you see a movie once every 16 years. Far too often there is nothing worth seeing.