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 .. Read more
| Starring | Maria Bello, Nicolas Cage, Maggie Gyllenhaal, Jay Hernandez |
|---|---|
| Director | Oliver Stone |
| Run time | 129 mins |
| Genres | Documentary, Drama |
loading...
[I]t's in the smaller moments that the film shines. Stone's focus on the men in the rubble is characteristically intense
Stone zones in on humanity amid inhumanity... Stone is still capable of the brash and the beautiful...
Oliver Stone is not known for making subtle films but even by his standards this is bombastic and cliched. Some truly dreadful moments - especially in the flashback scenes and any scene featuring the marine where the script is toe curling. He evens resorts to visions of Jesus and the final scenes where Stone tries to make links between 9/11 and Iraq is unforgiveable. The only reason to see this film is for the terrific sound effects when the buildings collapse. If you want to see a moving film about the tragedy and heroism of that terrible day see Flight 93.
Exceptional film, very moving in moments with impressive acting from all involved. Gave you the feeling of being alongside the cops when the building collapsed. Frightening bangs and crashes along the way.Thoughtprovoking. Nicolas Cage is always a good actor so no problems there. Great supporting cast told the storyline from beginning to end. Would definitely watch again.
Hollywood's take on the terrorist attacks on New York is now available for UK residents to own. Telling the story of two policemen, portrayed by Nicholas Cage and Michael Pena, the film focuses on the character's experiences of the infamous events, trapped under the rubble of the buildings. Additionally, the stories of their worried families unfold for the camera, with performances from Maggie Gyllenhaal and Maria Bello. World Trade Center is the latest in a long line of blockbusters for Cage,... Read more