Just saw it this weekend. What a great production. The Director did an excellent job. It was a terrific account of that day, espcially the scenes from the ground. The level of confusion from FAA, the military, and the media was portrayed so well, and that is the point that so many have forgotten. This was unprecidented in every sense of the work. From the fact that is was the first hijacking in 20 some years in the US, to the chaos as they tried to sort out which planes were hikjacked, and where they were headed.
A great reminder of the historical events of the day.
This sucks. It's been off the screen here in MD central for at least a week. I was wanting to finally see it, fittingly, Memorial Day - but shocked to see it nowhere in the region.
The amazing thing was that in the midst of the confusion and chaos, many people in authority made decisions that may have made a real difference that day. The confusion and chaos turned into action and determination very soon considering the shock that everyone felt.
I was amazed at how rapidly things were brought under control, and would probably be more impressed if I knew more about what happened behind the scenes. Instead of widespread panic it seemed most reacted with a strong will to do something to help or restore order.
I have friends in LE that were off duty and just went to work as soon as they heard, not knowing what else might happen or what they might be needed for. Many in the medical community did the same.
I saw the best of America that day and in the days after, it seemed we were all going to pull together to fight for our country and our way of life. I know many have let us down since then with words and deeds- but I am still impressed with the initial reaction of many Americans.