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United States, 2006
U.S. Release Date: 8/11/06 (wide)
Running Length: 2:08
MPAA Classification: PG-13 (Mature themes)
Theatrical Aspect Ratio: 2.35:1

Cast: Nicolas Cage, Michael Peña, Jay Hernandez, Armando Riesco, Maria Bello, Maggie Gyllenhaal
Director: Oliver Stone
Screenplay: Andrea Berloff, based on the true story of John McLoughlin & Donna McLoughlin and William Jimeno & Allison Jimeno
Cinematography: Seamus McGarvey
Music: Craig Armstrong
U.S. Distributor: Paramount Pictures

Plot: Port Authority police officers John McLoughlin (Cage) and William Jimeno (Peña) become trapped under the rubble of the World Trade Center after the September 11 attack. Perhaps no other film can best represent the regime change at Paramount, as the studio continues to diversify its release slate under new chairman Brad Grey. The project stirred up controversy the moment it was announced -- the day after the first London bombings last year. Has Oliver Stone ever been more graceful in his handling of criticism? No. Then again, this looks to be his first issue film in which he can't be accused of distorting history in order to explore it. Maybe that's why it's shaping up to the best-reviewed film of the year to date.

Reviews..

Turning back the calendar to the morning of September 11, 2001 is a risky proposition for any director, and not to be undertaken lightly. Paul Greengrass succeeded brilliantly with his United 93 and now Oliver Stone, never one to back away from a challenge, has decided to tell another story under the 9/11 umbrella. His film, World Trade Center, comes unencumbered by the director's baggage. There is no political message. There are no conspiracy theories. And the camerawork is straightforward, lacking the over-the-top flourishes that have hampered some of the director's recent efforts. World Trade Center is Stone's most potent motion picture since Platoon, and may be the most accessible across-the-board since Wall Street.  More..