A Thoughtful 9/11 Drama Bolstered By A Terrific Melissa Leo Performance
Travis Fine's well-meaning examination of 9/11 and two specific individuals on the day of the event is filled with good ideas and accomplished performances. It's easy to admire the more intimate and personal approach and to see the event unfold through a very focused viewpoint. And for the most part, it works well. Fine has had the good sense to cast a no-nonsense Melissa Leo is the title role, and she has an edgy energy and hands-off demeanor that keeps the film from descending too far into overt sentimentalism. I think that's why I admired the film as much as I did. It maintained a surprisingly hard edge where other movies would have opted for a different route to completely (and continually) manipulate your emotions. I mean, who doesn't well up with intense feelings just thinking about the day? I hate movies that explicitly use those pre-existing emotions to bludgeon the viewers as opposed to developing a story or characters that actually elicit genuine concern and involvement...
A Beautiful Movie only for Those Who Take the Time...
Beautifully titled. Wonderfully performed. Soft and truly important messages for those who have the time to watch. What happened on September 11th will take decades to fully comprehend for everyone. This, for me, was a beautiful movie to watch along my way... Take the time only when you make the time...
Great movie
This is a great movie that shows both sides of the story of that horrible day.
Great ascting as well, star cast!!!!
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