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September 11, 2001. A day of infamy. One of needless pain and suffering. An act of man that not only changed the lives of millions, but also changed the world through aviation and security, as we know it today. I’ve always respected the work of the talented Oliver Stone (Wall Street, Born on the Fourth of July, The Doors, JFK, and Scarface (Screenwriter) among others). But this movie—was one that should have never been made. Not that it would be impossible to give a factual account of the events surrounding the WTC tragedy (according to Wikipedia.org there were a number of glaring inconsistencies in regards to the race, contributions, roles, and dangers faced by the WTC rescuers) or even truly believing in Stone’s and the film’s producers intentions to simply focus on the “heroism and sadness of the day with little-to-no political themes.” Sadly, there are always politics involved (despite the donations)—no matter how you look at the situation. Stone made money. The production company made money. The actors made money. And what of the 2,749 who lost their lives? Need I say more. I have had the opportunity to visit Ground Zero in 2006 and 2008. The WTC occupying about 13 square blocks and the gaping hole wherein it once stood was unreal. It was a sight that no television could ever truly explain and give justice to. Imagine, it takes a good fifteen minutes (or more) to walk from the Temporary WTC PATH Station to Battery Park. Which is around the corner. In all honesty, Stone’s film did nothing more that attempt to give an insiders perspective of the damage caused within the concourse between the South Tower and the North Tower as they collapsed in September of 2001. Lives were lost. Glass from a number of buildings shattering. Billowing smoke and dust. Trees that have stood the test of time—felled by this single act of terror. Stone will get his three stars rating for the cinematography and acting. But this is one event that should only be immortalized in memory…and not in any other capacity.Read full review
World Trade Center with Nicholas Cage and supporting actors & actresses show another look into that horrible day on Sept. 11, 2001. The movie is still so emotionally distressing to go through with these two men that you feel as trapped in the building as they are. The special features has facts added content of deleted scenes and actual facts from that day of so many people's death. This is still well worth watching 15 years later. This is a day that our future generations should be told about.
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The events of September 11 left an indelible mark on most Americans, and certainly on those in the New York City area. Yet as fresh as the images seem, it’s easy to forget the actual grit, sacrifice, and uncertainty of that day. Director Oliver Stone captures the essence of 9/11 by focusing on the true story of two Port Authority Police Department officers who were trapped beneath the wreckage of the fallen World Trade Center. Veteran officer Sergeant John McLoughlin (Nicholas Cage) and his team, including rookie Will Jimeno (Michael Pena) are gathering equipment to enter the burning Twin Towers when the concourse comes crashing down around them. Twenty feet below the surface, pinned by debris and unable to reach anyone by radio, the officers must rely on their own will--and on each other--to survive. Above ground, their families watch the towers fall, uncertain whether or not McLoughlin and Jimeno are there, since they are normally assigned to the Port Authority Bus Terminal. Like so many that day, Donna McLoughlin (Maria Bello) and Allison Jimeno (Maggie Gyllenhaal) wait for news at home surrounded by their families, fearing the worst and praying for the best. Stone’s film depicts the horror and heartbreak of the victims, survivors, and their families with an understated, subtle touch. From the ash and dust covering everyone and everything to the dazed expressions of the workers leaving the towers to the steaming twisted metal remains of the World Trade Center, attention to detail is exceedingly realistic. Rather than being political or sensationalistic, this is a film about everyday heroes--men and women doing their best in the face of an unspeakable event. It may be just one story of many from September 11, but it represents the efforts, emotions, and reactions of so many on that fateful day.Read full review
This movie is good, if you think of it in terms of just a movie about a building collapsing on a few people. The movie focuses completely on the events surrounding the entrapment and rescue of a handful of people. Not that their story is heart-wrenching, but this movie was NOT about 9/11, it was about a small group of men caught in the rubble of the WTC. There was too much about 9/11 that wasn't touched. That was incredibly dissapointing. I was expecting more about the attack, not just a search and rescue. World Trade Center will have you close to tears if not in tears at moments, but looking at your watch at other moments wondering how long the movie is. I'm glad that I finally saw it, but I would have been upset if I'd payed any more than the rental price to see it. I won't be buying this one.Read full review
Such an awesome miracle. This movie was really good, sure the acting was okay at times and it seemed like a low budget movie at times but really it was spot on especially considering they were trying to reenact the most horrible attack on our soil. May God bless us all and keep us safe!
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