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Direction
Zemeckis turns 3D into a torture device. You will look down.
Cinematography
The wire sequence is 17 minutes of pure cinematic anxiety.
Practical Effects
Built a full-scale WTC roof on a soundstage. Insane commitment.

Director
Robert Zemeckis
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