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'United 93' takes a deep look into gaping wounds
by Bob Longino

"United 93" is exactly the movie it should be — respectful of the real Sept. 11 victims it portrays, revealing about that horrific day's events, consistently emotionally gripping, and most certainly startlingly honest. It easily ranks as the best movie so far this year. Read the full review

TO SUM UP
The story of the passengers and crew, their families on the ground and the flight controllers who watched in dawning horror as United Airlines Flight 93 became the fourth hijacked plane on the day of the worst terrorist attacks on American soil: September 11, 2001.

FILM FACTS ...

Universal Studios

'United 93'

Director: Paul Greengrass
Starring: Opal Alladin, Erich Redman, Ben Sliney, Susan Blommaert, Peter Hermann
Run time: 111 minutes
Release date: April 28, 2006
Rating: R for some intense sequences of terror and violence.
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Hollywood on tragedy
Hollywood typically — but not always — has waited longer to depict major traumatic events than it has with "United 93."

Is it too soon?
Atlantans share their thoughts about 'United 93' on this AccessAtlanta blog.

On the web
Official movie site
View the trailer
Trailers require Quicktime

READ THE REVIEW

The Atlanta Journal-Constitution: A-
"We all know what's going to happen. ... Still, nothing can fully prepare moviegoers for the sights and sounds of United 93."

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Austin American-Statesman: 4 of 5 stars
"This devastating and thoughtful film may be exactly what's needed as we continue the generation-long task of grieving."

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The Dayton Daily News: A
"... leaves you emotionally shaken and then stays with you for days, which is the sign of a truly effective film."

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The Palm Beach Post: B+
"If and when you are ready for a film about United Airlines Flight 93, (director Paul) Greengrass has made one that puts you in the center of the action."