It is an intimate portrait of the director as he reflects on his life and career and blends documentary with fictional elements. (sensesofcinema.com)
The film — which was inspired by real events but necessarily features fictional elements — focuses on the events aboard the United 93 flight, one of the hijacked planes on that horrific morning. (johnhanlonreviews.com)
While based on true events, 5 Days of War contains blatant fictional elements which stick out like a sore thumb, including Hollywood - style split - second timing and other contrived scenarios that damage the film's integrity. (thecriticalcritics.com)