The Guys
Scott Hardie: “It ruled.”
I’m usually a cautious judge of powerful films if they deal with inherently potent subject matter, but this eulogy for 9/11 firefighters faces an unexpected challenge: It has the difficult task of getting us back into that unique state of unspeakable grief in the weeks following the attacks. That it succeeds is due primarily to LaPaglia’s performance, sustained anguish interrupted only once in a fantasy sequence. Even at only 85 minutes it’s hard to stay attuned, but it’s worthwhile; there won’t be much better statements of 9/11 grief than this. Perhaps this will serve future audiences better than current ones.
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