8:46

I saw this film at the GI Film Festival in May, and was thoroughly impressed with this first-time filmmaker's skill. This was a very moving .tribute that centers around the people affected, and there seems to be a character that everyone can relate to. It certainly moved everyone in the audience that day - there was not a dry eye in the house. It really brings the audience in and makes you feel a part of that day, giving a very different perspective than other 9/11 films I've seen. During the Q & A it was mentioned that there were real 9/11 survivors and 1st responders in the cast, which definitely added to the realism and emotion to the film. When I heard what a tiny budget this film was made with, I was even more impressed...it looks like a film made for much more. It was shot and directed beautifully, with some very strong performances. I look forward to seeing more from this young filmmaker.

8:46 is a beautiful, moving tribute to all those who perished due to the events of Sept. 11, 2001. I found the artistic approach to be very unique vs. other films about the subject, and enjoyed getting to know each character. There were some very intense and heartfelt performances, good direction, and impressive cinematography. I applaud this first-time filmmaker for having the guts to take on such a significant and emotionally-charged subject. It is rare to see an independent film with such a modest budget be made about such a monumental event. This film was made integrity, and pays tribute with a great deal of respect and compassion for those lost and their families.

Wow, what an indie! I really liked the acting, the drama, the romance. You even forget you're watching a 9/11 film, which is a sad surprise back to reality when the real news footage hits. I respect the filmmakers for really getting to the family aspect, which was what touched me the most. I wouldn't watch with kids too young, necessarily, cause some of the drama is heavy and real, but definitely on a date or with my parents or co-workers. This was a real wakeup call to the fact that it's 11 years later, but something that happened in a turning point in our lives. And I applaud this film for bringing it back to the basics of people in their day to day. Great movie.

To capture a moment such as 9/11 on screen and expect to strike the same raw chord as that day did is a hell of a task for a filmmaker. No one has done it, and I don't think anyone will ever capture that day in a way that makes it any easier or harder for Americans to watch. 8:46 treads a fine line between blasphemous and barely enjoyable. As the film documents some of the lives 9/11 touched and ruined, it never strikes any real emotion because every five minutes we're meeting a new character. This makes it extremely hard for the audience to emotionally invest in these characters. If it was only a handful of characters being documented on that horrible day then it may have been somewhat watchable. The characters that are depicted are poorly directed and sloppily written. For a film with a 55 minute runtime, this is just too ambitious of a film project. The acting makes the film laughable at times, which makes it really hard to watch because this is such a serious unnerving subject to depict on screen and that requires actors that don't stumble over their lines and a director that doesn't have a clue what they're doing.

Overall, this film is a well made student film at best. It's a nice netflix movie for a day with ABSOLUTELY NOTHING to watch but other than that, skip it.

Saw this film at the New York City International Film Festival a few weeks ago. I was thoroughly impressed with this little independent film. It was beautifully shot, and the filmmaker's love for New York was quite apparent. The characters were very real, well-rounded and represented people any of us could know. I found the director's approach to be insightful and refreshing - focusing on life and it's value, rather than the destruction and terror we are all too familiar with. There were some very strong and moving performances by the cast, and the director mentioned during the Q&A that several of the cast members were survivors and responders, which I thought brought added realism and intensity to the film. Well done on all accounts. Recommend this one for sure.