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Flight 93 (2006) Certificate 15

Flight 93

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Rated 3.0 stars
Average rating
(64%)
 
Starring: Jeffrey Nordling | Brennan Elliott | Kendall Cross | Ty Olsson | Monnae Michaell
Director: Peter Markle
Studio: HIGH FLIERS
Run time: 86 mins
Genres: Drama
Languages: English
Dubbed: None
Hearing-impaired: None
Subtitles: None
Released: May 08, 2006

Based on the now-notorious events of September 11, 2001, FLIGHT 93 tells the harrowing true story of United Airlines Flight 93 and the moments leading up to its crash. Shot in real time, the film shows how terrorists managed to commandeer the cockpit with the intention of turning a routine flight into a suicide mission. As the petrified passengers plan to fight back, the US military scrambles into action in a frantic bid to save the plane from the inevitable. On the surface, there isn’t a great deal to distinguish this film from Paul Greengrass' UNITED 93, which deals with the same subject matter. Both films make for uneasy viewing for obvious reasons, but the low-budget FLIGHT 93 is gripping in its own right.

Highest rated reviews

32 out of 37 people found the following review helpful:

Rated 4.0 stars
Superb! & Very Watchable

Mark Taylor from Stalybridge, 22nd April, 2006

Whenever I hear (or read) the words 'TV Movie' the word 'rubbish' usually springs to mind.But I have just finished watching Flight 93 (not to be confused with United 93) and I have to say it's better than some blockbusters I have watched.Made for the A&E Network in the USA by Fox (Type A&E Flight 93 into google to take you to the A&E website for the film & a preview) this was engrossing and passed the watch test.(How long does it take you to see what time is left).Although it does have the American cheese/gloss on the film (like most blockbusters)I have to say this is well worth a rent.

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22 out of 23 people found the following review helpful:

Rated 5.0 stars
Excellent Film

gmancov from Warwickshire, 13th May, 2006

I do not normally rate highly any American-produced films, but Flight 93 is considered to be one of my all-time favourites. The film made me feel that I was in that aircraft with those on-board; it did not have the usual feel of a film, more of a documentary. One thing I noticed was that they did not play any background music until the very end, which heightened the mood of the film. The film really shows the heroism showed by all on that doomed-aircraft, and the selfless acts to protect their nation. A must watch in my opinion.

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22 out of 31 people found the following review helpful:

Rated 3.0 stars
Should They Or Shouldn't They Have Made This Film?

A Customer from Stockport, Cheshire, 1st May, 2006

I think it should have been banned to be honest, because they are making money out of what happened. As they haven't banned it, I thought I may as well watch it. On the other hand I think they should continue to show it as it shows how slow the US government were to take any action. Disturbing, haunting, terrifying, this film is not the film to watch if you have nightmare's or phobias about aeroplanes. It is not a documentary, it is a film that reconstructs what happened to United Flight 93 on September 11th. Being extremely upset and tearful was only a fraction of what I felt whilst watching this film. It was reconstructed extremely well, although one can not even begin to imagine everything those poor people went through, by using evidence from various sources the film helps us to see and understand what went on from the evidence they have.

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16 out of 21 people found the following review helpful:

Rated 5.0 stars
Moving

welshevfilmer from Gwent, 4th June, 2006

Powerfully emotional as this film recreats what happened on that fateful flight.

The film takes us through the whole series of events that unfolded on that day.

I did have a lump in my throat in the last 30 minutes (although it ends in tragedy) I wanted the passengers to succeed in taking back control.

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Most recent reviews

Rated 4.0 stars
flight 93

A Customer from midhurst west sussex, 10th March, 2010

This was a good, factual, thought provoking film describing the terrible events again of that memorable day but with an American take on the film production. yes I know it is America but you know how some films can be americanised - but this one is ok.

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Rated 5.0 stars
Flight 93

wogiebear from , 10th March, 2010

Although the outcome was known a cracking film excellent actors, directed with great panache. Truly great film with tremendous suspense!!

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Rated 3.0 stars
United 93

DesyLesta from , 11th February, 2010

Watched this, Flight 93 first and then United 93. I realise these are both very emotional films as the tragic events are still fresh in our minds. But, if you would prefer to watch a 'better' movie with a bit of personal background into the characters (Not that they maybe accurate) then Flight 93 is a much better film. However for a more dramatic and documentary feel as to how it actually was, then United 93 is for you. I warn you though, they are frustrating and sad films to sit and watch!

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Rated 4.0 stars
Interesting but repetitive

A Customer from Oxford, 5th February, 2010

Interesting but viewed in real time meant constantly shouting 'do something' at the screen as ppl called loved ones to say goodbye, held meetings and votes over what to do etc before the inevitable...very sad film.

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