Too Early?
On August 9th, The World Trade Center, directed by Oliver Stone, will be released into theaters. Some critics are already saying that it is a stunning film, while others say that it is way to early to even think about making a movie about this sad and horrific day in American history. Most people I've talked to all have one question in mind: Is it too early to release a film based on the attacks that occurred on September 11th?Opposition:
People who oppose the movie say that it is wrong to profit off of the 9-11 attacks; and also state that there is no need for a movie to tell people what occurred during that day. They can all remember it from the live television reports and radio feeds which were heard literally across the country, and that is all it takes for their hearts to ache. "We do not need to be reminded of what happened on September 11th, because we can still clearly remember." That is the basic message projected from opposition of the film.
Support:
People on the other end of the spectrum see the release of the film in a different light. They say that this movie will keep September 11th instilled in people's heads. They also give the argument that the film shows the public not only what all of the people in the towers had to go through that day, but also what Law Enforcement had to endure. It is a story of courage, hope, and perseverance, and how Americans can unite and help each other survive through hard times.
Oliver Stone: A Factor in all of this?
Out on the street, people believe that Oliver Stone, who has a reputation of making his films very politically infused, plans to use the movie as a anti-war statement, which gets some people angry due to the fact that may be used as a weapon in politics, and not a tribute to the people who were lost on 9-11.
Again, World Trade Center will be released in theaters on August 9th.
(I am not voicing my own personal opinion here, just the varied opinions of people that I "interviewed" over the movie. My views are sealed!")
