Drama,History,Thriller
United States of America
World Trade Center is a 2006 American drama film directed by Oliver Stone. It stars Nicolas Cage as John McLoughlin and Michael Peña as Will Jimeno, two Port Authority Police Department officers who were trapped in the rubble of the World Trade Center following the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001.
The film follows McLoughlin and Jimeno as they arrive at the World Trade Center to help evacuate the buildings after the first plane crashes into the North Tower. When the South Tower is struck by another plane, they and a group of other officers head into the building to try and rescue those trapped inside. However, when the towers collapse, McLoughlin and Jimeno are buried under the rubble and their colleagues must fight against time to save them.
The film also depicts the experiences of the officers’ wives, Donna McLoughlin (played by Maria Bello) and Allison Jimeno (played by Maggie Gyllenhaal), as they anxiously await news of their husbands’ fates. Meanwhile, the rescue teams work tirelessly to locate the trapped officers, using specially trained rescue dogs and drilling equipment to tunnel through the debris.
World Trade Center received generally positive reviews from critics, who praised its respectful treatment of the events of 9/11 and its uplifting depiction of the heroism and dedication of the rescue teams. The film also earned Cage and Peña critical acclaim for their performances, which were seen as powerful and nuanced portrayals of real-life heroes.
