Why is the kid wearing those shoes and
pants that never fit? That and many other questions are left
unanswered.
I had such high hopes for this movie. I
usually go into the theater reminding myself that very few films live
up to my expectations, but this one made me want to believe that it
would be incredible. I understand that no two people who saw the
events of September 11th unfold will have the same
reaction. We are all unique. That being said few movies have left me
feeling as emotionally manipulated as this one.
The performances by Sandra Bullock,
Viola Davis, Jeffrey Wright, Max von Sydow and Tom Hanks were great
but something got lost in the editing bay. I'd like to read the novel
to see what will end up in the extras section of the DVD.
This is another quiet movie, one where
the popcorn goes unfinished because you don't want everyone to hear
you eating it.
I just wanted a concrete answer at the
end of the movie and was left without it. I think it might be
possible with some distance from this that I won't feel as angry as I
do right now but I don't think it is going to happen.
As a side note I watched Fox's Touch last night and
that show had some similar themes but was done in such an amazing way
that it shines over EL&IC and this is coming from someone who
hates Keifer Sutherland. My only complaint about Touch was that
Keifer can now only sound like his Jack Bauer character from 24. Not
everything needs to be said in that kind of gravelly 'I know how to
kick ass' voice.
A part of me feels mildly unpatriotic
for not liking this movie but I can't help myself.
I was hoping it would be good with such a great cast. Guess I'll wait for the DVD.
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