How sad is this?

best movie i've ever seen.

A Masterpiece!

This is a must-see and one of the best documentaries - and films - of this year.

9/11 (2017) ** (out of 4)Jeffrey Cage (Charlie Sheen) and his wife (Gina Gershon) are in the North Tower of the World Trade Center where she is wanting him to sign some divorce papers. The two of them get on an elevator shared with Michael (Wood Harris), Tina (Olga Fonda) and Eddie (Luis Guzman) when they feel a violent shake and the elevator gets stuck. They soon learn from an elevator worker (Whoopi Goldberg) what is going on outside.9/11 got released to some of the worst reviews that you're ever going to read. This was meant to be Sheen's big dramatic comeback picture but it barely got a release and what critics did see the picture really ripped it to pieces. Some called it a shameful piece of exploitation while others just called it a poorly made and acted film. This obviously wasn't the first film to take on that day and it wasn't even the first to use the 9/11 title. With that being said, the film certainly has some major flaws but at the same time it's not quite as bad as they made it out to be.I think the biggest problem with the film is that the screenplay is based on fiction. There are so many stories of bravery that day and I'm not sure why the writer would elect to tell a fake story. Did they not want to pay someone for their story? I'm not sure what their reasons were but they picked a pretty poor story that would have been better suited for an Irwin Allen disaster picture. The entire subplot of the divorce leads to some very silly scenes and some even poorer dialogue. I won't ruin what happens to the people in the elevator but the ending is pretty bad on many levels.With that said, I must say that I thought the performances were good for the most part and that includes the actors playing the people in the elevator. I thought Guzman was extremely good in his role as was Harris. Sheen also had some decent moments but I don't think the performance is what he would have hoped for. None of the actors were done any favors though because the dialogue is just pretty poor at times and the director never really builds up any tension throughout the time we're with these people in the elevator.Another problem was that the film was shot 2.35:1, which really wasn't a wise move in a film like this where you're meant to feel claustrophobic in a tight space. It seems like I'm bashing most of the film but I will say that it held my attention throughout. The film was obviously working with a very small budget, which didn't help things and while the film isn't a success, I think it's bad reputation is a bit too harsh.

I knew as soon as i saw Whoopee Goldberg obsessed democrat. Charlie sheen ( say no more about him) and Gina gerson with all her vanity fair stuff and bill Clinton fiasco. This was going to be a propaganda movie telling us how the official story is correct. i expected the movie was going to take us down this road. Well thats what i thought. But No, it was a movie that could have been made in any lift in any city in any building. i couldn't drag myself to the end of the movie. i got 45% through with the horrible acting and too much whoopie. i got tired quickly. Not only is this the worst movie EVER about 911 it doesn't hardly follow what happened that day. Just a story about a lift. its spends first half of the movie telling you about a divorce you dont really care about. it has no substance. Is this what they want us to remember about 911 a few people in a lift. Are democrats that scared to talk about 911 that all they can muster up is a movie about some people stuck in a lift. i wonder how much money it cost to make this movie. it is VERY BAD

This film is based on Patrick James Carson's award-winning play Elevator, so keep this in mind when viewing this film. It is a study in group dynamics under extraordinary circumstances and not a big budget special effects flick. Each of the five main actors: Charlie Sheen, Gina Gershon, Wood Harris, Luis Guzman, Whoopie Goldberg and Olga Fonda turn in stellar performances. Not one weak performance throughout and the dialogue is realistic and natural. There is an underlying pathos which is hardly exploitative but instead reminds you of the human drama that occurred on that day as well as the heroic sacrifices of the Emergency Personnel who gave their lives to save others. Do not let the other reviews dissuade you, highly recommended.

I really don't get the negative reviews. The movie starts with some background into the characters and delves a bit deeper into those during the movie. I started to identify with each and sat on the edge of my seat encouraging them to escape. Although a bit slow at times, and mostly filmed in an elevator, the build-up of the fear and personal closeness in the characters combined with their determination to survive was riveting to watch. There is some action and scenes in other locations to keep the pace going. Solid performances by Whoopi Goldberg, Charlie Sheen and all the other cast makes this a must watch. The ending sealed the deal for me, I won't spoil it but it's in my opinion the most emotional part.