Flight 93 (2006)

In order to honor those who lost their lives on September 11, 2001, I decided to watch the film Flight 93. We've all heard the story of heroism about the passengers on that flight, but it's hard to fully appreciate the situation and quick decision-making that was done by those passengers until you see the film Flight 93.

The film is excellent. It is intriguing and exciting and tragic and emotional and patriotic. There are very few films that I think are a "must see", but this film is one of them. Not only should film fans see this film, but everyone in America should see this film, to revisit the weight of that day, to reconnect with the emotional impact surrounding the events that changed the course of our country.

The film is directed and acted with extreme respect and without any sensationalism. We follow the crew of the flight, the passengers, the military and the various air traffic controllers and the airlines. The film moves at a brisk pace, clocking in under 90 minutes. There is no excessive lingering or artificially heightened emotional moments... the events that unfolded that day are emotional enough.

See this film. Not only is it excellent filmmaking, but it is perfect reflection of the day that thrust our country into our current struggles against terrorism worldwide.