Nicolas Cage couldn't hide his emotion during a reception in New York to honor police and fire fighters who died on Sept.11, 2001.
Cage was given a cross made of steel from the rubble of the World Trade Center by 9/11 survivor John McLoughlin.
Police and fire officials attended a private screening of "World Trade Center," the Oliver Stone film that opens nationally on Aug. 9.
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1. What do you know...a nice story for a change. Thanks!
Posted at 3:03PM on Aug 3rd 2006 by Valerie Grant
2. I can't wait to see this movie. Nic looks emotional in this pic. Which I do know he plays that guys part in the movie. I feel it is time to start making more movies about 911. There are literally 1000's of stories people have about this horrific event in our history. Look at how important and knowledgable "Shindler's List" was about the holocaust, most people just don't want to believe that this is a part of our history, the stories will never go away and I know "We Will Never Forget"! My deepest sympathies to anyone who lost a friend, family member, loved one or co-worker on that horrible day and the days which followed.
Posted at 3:04PM on Aug 3rd 2006 by joann
3. Oh my gosh that was such an honor for Nick. Wow look at his emotions!
Posted at 3:05PM on Aug 3rd 2006 by Tawnya
4. This is very touching. Nick Cage looks very moved by this gesture. It's nice. This is feel good story of the week. I'm looking forward to seeing the film.
Posted at 3:18PM on Aug 3rd 2006 by Draya
5. I cant wait to not see this movie. IWait I mean - this movie will really touch my heart.
Im just so nervous to see it, because then maybe I will run out and sign up to join the army.
I feel so bad about the "false flag" op from that day that I can only heal if travel the world killing people.
How can I extinguish this pain. Help me Nic Cage! Help me Oprah Winfrey! Help me George Bush!
Ahh screw it. Screw this movie! and screw all you fascists!
Posted at 3:27PM on Aug 3rd 2006 by Alex Rogers
6. I feel so sorry about Alex Rodges that he is so full of hate. This movie is about what hate can do and what compassion can do. The world is being divided between the haters and everyone else. I hope he doesn't join the army as he would enjoy the killing too much. But he sounds like a coward and doesn't know right from wrong.
Posted at 3:43PM on Aug 3rd 2006 by Gail Duituturaga
7. Nic is a flash that has now dimmed! Also interesting is Tom Cruise's wedding this weekend -- and this interesting taped interview with one of Tom Cruise's ex-girlfriends who talks about their interesting sex life. Apparently, Tom's lawyers made her sign a 42-page contract before they were allowed to have sex -- and there were 13 pages just on oral sex alone! It also specified the thread count for the sheets, and the brand of water to be served. Oy!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eDGcQBBGlGc
Posted at 3:47PM on Aug 3rd 2006 by Crazy Al
8. Want the TRUTH about 9 11?
Google: "Loose Change 2nd Addition"
Posted at 3:49PM on Aug 3rd 2006 by jeremiah
9. Gail:
I'm not sure, but it sounds like Alex is being sarcastic.
I think he is probably making fun of the people who will go and see this movie and be so upset about it (again) and go join the army to seek revenge on those people who were responsible. There was a rush of enlistees right after the 9/11 tragedy.
Posted at 4:26PM on Aug 3rd 2006 by SyzyQ
10. This movie is going to change lives. I just hope that everyone gets the message.
We must not forget.
If we try and forget we will be killed. The best way to exhibit this non-forgetfulness is by remembering.
So lets all remember - together. Our leaders have not forgotten. So lets do as they instruct, and remember.
Posted at 4:42PM on Aug 3rd 2006 by Alex Rogers
11. Crazy Al.......could you not tell that woman was just acting? The whole Tom Cruise thing is just a joke.
Posted at 4:57PM on Aug 3rd 2006 by amy
12. I first thought "how can anyone do this , it's too soon, but after thinking about it ...and the fact its about someone who was involved...I am now in agreement that it might bring closure to many people. I for one would not be able to sit thru it , as I was glued to the Tv the day it happened yea , all week until I had to force myself to not look. I was and have been in a state of depression and cannot even look at the news when they show the Towers. I did not know anyone in the incident. But , it burned in my memory so vividly no,no cannot go there ciao yaaah69
Posted at 5:00PM on Aug 3rd 2006 by ryan
13. Umm, I think that this movie will be heartwrenching on some level for sure...but...i just can't understand why they had to pick Nicholas Cage. He's an idiot, and a bad actor. He has this cheesiness that can only be described as washed up B- rate action movie star. There is no way he is going to do 9 11 justice. If anything he will ruin the movie. they should have followed suit with that movie about the flight that crashed in Pennsylvania, and used unknowns. It would probably make the movie so much more believable. Nicholas Cage is an a**hole actor, totall full of himself. I think he jumped at the oppourtunity, and never really wonders whether or not he can actually do it justice. I hate that he is in it, because it will just remind me of "Con-air". But I do agree it is time to make accounts of what happened, and we can't forget. Speaking of forgetting, I just wish I could forget what an idiot Bush is. It pains me everytime.
Posted at 5:08PM on Aug 3rd 2006 by Caitlin Meyer
14. Nicholas Cage = Class
Posted at 6:35PM on Aug 3rd 2006 by jokeypo1963
15. I can relate to the comment Ryan posted above. The scars from that day are fresh even today. For you its being unable to watch the news.
On that day I was at Taco Bell, and I have never eaten a taco since. I cant even stand the smell anymore.
God I miss tacos so much. Damn you Osama. Damn you to hell.!!!
Posted at 6:37PM on Aug 3rd 2006 by Alex Rogers
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