United 93 was quite good. World Trade Center was quite good. But you know what… and forgive me if this sounds a little insensitive… but for now enough is enough. We’ve heard the heroic story from the air… we’ve heard the heroic story from the ground. Let it rest for a while.
But apparently there are plans in the works for yet ANOTHER 9/11 story of heroism movie. This one about a janitor who helped Firefighters rescue people. The New York Post has the following:
William Rodriguez says he is in talks with actors Charlie Sheen and Esai Morales to turn his riveting story into a feature film – and a top writer-director, David Marconi, is already involved in the project…
Responsible for cleaning the stairwells of the north tower, Rodriguez – a 20-year veteran custodial staffer – had the only available master key to the WTC complex when the first hijacked plane struck.
He led firefighters up floor after floor, unlocking doors and aiding rescue efforts. But when he got to the 39th floor, the second plane hit and he was forced to evacuate
The last person to escape the tower before it collapsed, Rodriguez was buried under the rubble for an hour before being rescued.
Ok, that really is a great story… no question. But please not another movie that is pretty much nothing more than a rehashing of what was already conveyed in World Trade Center.
The story gets more interesting after the 9/11 events. Apparently Rodriguez sued President Bush for arranging the 9/11 atacks so he could justify the invasions of Afghanistan and Iraq. The case was later dismissed. None of that will be in the movie.
You see… THAT would make for an interesting conspiracy movie!!! Not right now… it’s too soon… but maybe in a few years. Get Oliver Stone to direct it and you’ve got an instant hit!!! Just don’t make THIS movie… it’s been done already.
