The Burr in the Burgh

Enjoy your blog! However, I must disagree with you. Not thats its not a good movie but I do not want to relive it again, emotionally. Being in the military and working thru 9/11 2nd hand I do not want to open myself up emotionally again. My 2 cents pastor.

JP,
Thanks so much for the comment. I have the highest admiration for all who work in the miliatary, law enforcement, fire departments and the medical professions. God bless!

Pastor Peperkorn,
Fair Question. First, it's a powerful and moving story. But I don't think I've ever seen a movie about such a topic that was so detached and w/o commentary. It's like you're just standing there witnessing what's going on. None of the people seem like actors at all. It is nothing like any Hollywood film I've ever seen. Almost documentary-like. Without all the cinematic tricks to manipulate your emotions, you are left to react purely to the events. I think it's masterfully done, frankly.

Pr. Stiegemeyer,

I also recommend this film. I loved that it had no agenda, although it has been criticized by some for precisely that.

Considering I knew the outcome going into the film, it was also one of the most gripping things I've ever seen.

And I loved how REAL all the actors were. I now want every film to show real people, with real skin and real bodies and real emotions.

I have never seen anything so gut-wrenching, but it was also beautiful in a weird way. It made me think about the heroism of men, the love and nurture of women, the human will, the importance of prayer, etc. etc.

Mollie