Review of 8:46 (2011) by Terry G — 23 Aug 2012

8:46 delivered on all fronts, beginning with production quality. First, I must credit the director... In dealing with a historical event that we are very much familiar with - halfway through, I forgot I was watching a film about 9/11, more interested in the lives and arc of each character, which I think was the point.

I also appreciate that this film didn't exploit or take stance on any political aspect regarding 9/11, rather it relied on the moving performances of relatable actors like Jody Flynn, Mike Digiacinto and Shelly Shenoy.

Laurie Dawn (The Adjustment Bureau, Boardwalk Empire) delivers a chilling, heart-wrenching moment as a mother who loses her son, watching on real time TV. Surprising bits of humor and coy in the days leading up to the attack also helped me lose myself in the world of these characters, truly interested in what was going to happen in their stories, until tragedy struck.

I laughed, cried and was thoroughly moved by this surprising gem of an independent film.