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could never figure out why the bombers would hang around the surrounding areas after doing it and not get out of state.

and I don't mean any disrespect, but I can't support people profiting from tragedy.

I don't need to see it on the big screen when it seems like it just happened in real life.

And I live here in the Boston area, had family impacted by it - my cousin ran the marathon and many of my family members were there waiting/cheering him on, plus I hated the phrase "Boston Strong"

just my opinion. No interest.

Probably like the 9-11 movie for sone people in NY during 9-11.

Understand your angle but go see it. It does not come off that way. In fact, they took great care to have some of the actual victims appear at the end of the film. You may not like Mark Wahlberg but he is a die-hard Bostonian and his performance is excellent. I have very strong ties to Boston. My daughter was attending Northeastern University when the tragedy struck. She heard the explosions and the sirens. In fact, she and her boyfriend had walked into the store where the explosion happened the day before. I picked her up 2 days later. This film hits very close to home for me. I have attended the marathon every year since.

In comment 13369965 shelovesnycsports said:

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could never figure out why the bombers would hang around the surrounding areas after doing it and not get out of state.

Think they were trying to get to NYC

In comment 13369965 shelovesnycsports said:

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could never figure out why the bombers would hang around the surrounding areas after doing it and not get out of state.

I think they just were nut jobs and didn't have any remorse or care for what they did and wanted to watch their hysteria. Or they were just stupid and didn't think they'd get caught and went about their lives? I remember also reading they were going to leave the country at the end of the month and I guess they thought they'd be off the grid by the time they were identified. When the pictures of them as suspects leaked to the public this is when they acted and thats why they planned their exit strategy to NYC. They shot the cop at MIT to get his gun not too long after the photos were released. They were planning to leave for NYC and then kidnapped the Chinese man, who then escaped and notified Boston PD.

If I remember correctly. Haven't thought of that incident in years.

I'm not really interested in re-writing a tragedy like this and I'm not keen on people profiting from the tragedy.

is there a reason why you don't spell Movie correctly in the subject of these threads? or did you just simply make the same mistake 2 threads in a row? I'm sure it's the latter, just seems odd that it would happen twice.

In comment 13370257 Matt M. said:

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I'm not really interested in re-writing a tragedy like this and I'm not keen on people profiting from the tragedy.

Not for nothing, but that line of thought would eliminate an extremely large number of movies.

In comment 13369971 pjcas18 said:

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Probably like the 9-11 movie for sone people in NY during 9-11.

I won't watch any of the 9/11 movies, you're absolutely on point. Still raw. "Too soon." But I watch WWII and Holocaust movies regularly, so who knows what happens in a few decades.

I heard good things about United 93, but it's a very different angle of the day. One day maybe I'll watch that.

Unbelievable

In comment 13370244 Route 9 said: Haven't thought of that incident in years. [/quote]

it occurred less than four years ago.

and to that point, I'm of the opinion that is too soon to start making movies of events. if you can still remember the details, you don't need a movie to reenact it.

I can understand them not seeing it.


But, re: profiting from tragedies - how about people who have suffered losses due to wars - no war movies? No Holocaust movies?

but its almost like he's hunting for the next tragedy, so in that regard I sympathize with those who have no interest in watching.

That said, Berg usually makes a good movie so I'll get around to watching it one day. I simply cannot stand Walhberg, he's a miserable actor.

In comment 13370433 UConn4523 said:

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but its almost like he's hunting for the next tragedy, so in that regard I sympathize with those who have no interest in watching. That said, Berg usually makes a good movie so I'll get around to watching it one day. I simply cannot stand Walhberg, he's a miserable actor.

im not sure thats the intention. Its to tell the story. Its to show that behind tragedy are the victims. The people involved and heroic side of side heroes we werent aware was involved. For me, it was watching it on tv. For some its a true story of the will to live and the process it takes to find people.

for a person like myself who has first hand seen the destruction of 9/11, it doesnt bother. It just gives a chance for others to see the courage of some and the real love that can shape our future.

just at face value its strange because its the only type of movie he makes now. I don't think its malicious and I'm sure its done tastefully. My issue with not seeing it yet has more to do with who was cast than the subject matter.

In comment 13370291 YAJ2112 said:

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is there a reason why you don't spell Movie correctly in the subject of these threads? or did you just simply make the same mistake 2 threads in a row? I'm sure it's the latter, just seems odd that it would happen twice.

Distracted lately I guess. Never caught it until you just pointed it out.

It was done tastefully and very accurately. The only inaccurate detail is Wahlberg's character was a composite character and not a specific person. Everyone else from what I saw was a real person and every event minus a few minor details was based on fact. Also, at the end, before the credits there were interviews with the real people.

I saw it a couple of weeks ago and I thought it was great. I have strong ties to Boston (family) and to the marathon itself. The last few blocks of that race gave me chills the times I ran it.

The bombing scenes were tough for me to watch, but the aftermath and the pursuit of the bombers was awesome. I like Walberg though. I'm not sure why b/c he's not the best actor, but maybe I just happen to like movies he's in.

In comment 13370362 glowrider said:

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In comment 13369971 pjcas18 said: Quote: Probably like the 9-11 movie for sone people in NY during 9-11. I won't watch any of the 9/11 movies, you're absolutely on point. Still raw. "Too soon." But I watch WWII and Holocaust movies regularly, so who knows what happens in a few decades. I heard good things about United 93, but it's a very different angle of the day. One day maybe I'll watch that.

glow - that's mainly where I'm coming from also. It's not that I won't watch any movie about tragedy or horrific events. But, 9/11 and this are still way too fresh. For me, 9/11 may never really pass, as I experienced too much that day.

As for the holocaust, I find myself very interested in a lot of movies on the topic. When they are done tastefully, I want to watch. Life is Beautiful though, is one many raved about that I did not care for at all.

-Truman Capote