8:46

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.

846 real respect, NYC #911...

846 had me n tha whole fam cryn for real. watched twice wit tha fam n boo. mad love Jen Gargano, you real NYC homegirl. I'm from riverside n we love 846. tru life indie talk, NYC tha new Hollywood. love my man javi and the whole cast. i was in school when 911 happened and will never forget the day. we love this movie for bringin out the family side of things cuz everyone know someone who know someone. i recommend to anyone who wants 2 c drama or history tonight. i watched on netflix hd. going' down to the memorial on 911, so sad by NYC we strong! Can't believe its 11 years, I remember like yesterday and 846 brought back many memories for me and my fam.

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.

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.

Beautiful and moving ensemble drama. Story line flows very seamlessly from one character to the next drawing you in and keeping your full attention. Story has "everyman" quality, representing how all walks of life were equally affected on 9/11 and how through devastation came unification, hope and a renewal of the American spirit. The length of the film also feels just right - not too long. There are also a lot of very strong performances in this film from unknown actors worth seeing if you are especially interested in character driven films. For such a low budget, the effects are also pretty impressive in depicting the destruction on that day without making it too morbid, but still depicting the horror of it. Recommend this one for sure!