Review of The Hamburg Cell (2004) by Nicola J — 18 Sep 2007
Interesting portrait of the hijackers behind 9/11. The film is an exploration of how an individual could turn to a horrific act, what might drive them & how they could be convinced it was 'glorious' or justified. However, while presenting the motives of the attackers the film never excuses their actions- the message is emphatically anti-terrorist, and it would be a mistake to avoid the film because of some fear of 'sympathizing' with the hijackers. Understanding a person's motivation is the key to reasoning with them and resolving conflict- with that in mind, this is an important film.
In other regards, the film is also well-made: performances are good, it's got style, and the choice of how to portray a climax we all remember from the news was well made.
This review of The Hamburg Cell (2004) was written by Nicola J on 18 Sep 2007.
The Hamburg Cell has generally received positive reviews.
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