Extremely Loud & Incredibly Close
Extremely Loud & Incredibly Close
PG-13 | 25 December 2011 (USA)
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A year after his father's death, Oskar, a troubled young boy, discovers a mysterious key he believes was left for him by his father and embarks on a scavenger hunt to find the matching lock.

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Hellen

I like the storyline of this show,it attract me so much

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Tyreece Hulme

One of the best movies of the year! Incredible from the beginning to the end.

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Matylda Swan

It is a whirlwind of delight --- attractive actors, stunning couture, spectacular sets and outrageous parties.

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Cheryl

A clunky actioner with a handful of cool moments.

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Lee Eisenberg

I'm not quite sure how to review Stephen Daldry's "Extremely Loud & Incredibly Close". It focuses on a number of different things at once: 9/11, Asperger's syndrome, and a quest for an answer. I understand that several reviewers found the movie exploitative in how it focused on the first two. I didn't see it that way. I guess that the gist of the movie is that sooner or later, we all must realize that it's a harsh world out there. In the protagonist's case, it took the 21st century's most famous - or infamous - event to make him realize that. As his mother reminds him, we can't always explain why these things happen.* As to the issue of whether the movie deserved its Academy Award nomination for Best Picture, I don't think that I would've nominated it. Of course, I haven't seen as many 2011 releases as I would've liked to, so I don't know what I would've nominated in its place. In the end, Tom Hanks, Sandra Bullock and the rest turn in fine performances, so that saves the movie more than anything.*There have in fact been countless explanations as to why Osama bin Laden directed his followers to hijack the planes, but it would take too long to discuss here.

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FilmBuff1994

Extremely Loud & Incredibly Close is a decent movie with a reasonably well developed plot and a talented cast. It is a very sweet, enjoyable adventure that follows a young boy who embarks on a journey after finding a key left by his father, who died in the September 11 attacks. Tom Hanks' scenes are very effective and add great depth to the film, the phone call scene between him and Sandra Bullock is very hard hitting, powerful stuff. It tries to be more than it really is, while it should have simply been handled as a family drama, it strives to me be more. It was clearly written as a much simpler film, but when the studio saw Oscar potential, they made it far more pretentious, making it in to a far less enjoyable experience overall. Oskar is an unlikeable protagonist. He is naive and thinks he is far more clever than he is, which was clearly intended to be his charm, but I the way it was showcased, and how Thomas Horn portrays it, just made him an unpleasant character to follow. While its good, it could have been great. Sweet but pretentious, Extremely Loud & Incredibly Close is worth the watch if you are looking for a good drama or adventure, just do not go out of your way to see it. A nine year old boy finds a key two years after the death of his dad but must hunt for the lock that matches it. Best Performance: Tom Hanks

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Jean-Pol Cardin

My opinion---Extremely loud and incredibly close ... the director Stephen Daldry knew with this beautiful melodrama and following the disappearance of his father during the attacks of the World Trade Center of New York, a year ago, the innocence of the dream of dreams, A child with whom a small object that he will discover will change the perception of his life. And it will lead us into an incredibly deep and emotionally charged adventure. "Tom Hanks" (the father) has played a small role, but his presence always pleases to see, "Sandra Bullock" (the mother), also plays a not very big role, but it always appears brilliant when the way . A magisterial "Max von Sydow", despite his 85 years, still has so much presence on the screen. Then there is this nine-year-old boy Oskar, played by ("Thomas Horn") and the formidable way he interpreted his role, is extraordinary with so much flexibility in his actions and narrowly in his expressions gave The strength to this melodrama. The music of Alexandre Desplat is exceptional and makes even more power to this movie. When I read some of the criticisms, I was really surprised to see some of them being disdained for this wonderful movie, if a tear in a movie is bad, then these people are downright lacking in feelings. Cinema is also there to make us all emotions and it is thanks to these emotions that we move forward in life, without emotion, there is not much left. A wonderful movie that I recommend and review my score at 10/10.

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zkonedog

If you go to the cinema looking for pulse-pounding action and over-the-top antics, "Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close" can be crossed off your "to watch" list. However, if you are entranced by emotions, adventure, and character development, this film will likely suck you in and not let go until the credits roll.For a basic plot summary, "Extremely Loud & Incredibly Close" begins by showing the extraordinary loving relationship between Oskar Schell (Thomas Horn) and his father Thomas (Tom Hanks). When Thomas is killed during the 9/11 attacks in New York City, little Oskar is devastated. In trying to re-connect with the presence of his father, Oskar finds a strange key in his father's closet and sets out on a quest to find out its meaning. Along the way, Oskar meets up with an older gentleman (played by Max von Sydow) who helps him along.The remarkable aspect of this film is how it sets up such an emotional bond between father and son in a matter of minutes. When Thomas is killed, you will feel a crushing sense of loss and as such root even harder for young Oskar to see through his epic quest. Even when the primary narrative may wane from time to time, the young boy's incredible love for his father will be what keeps you on the edge of your seat.The characters are also very well-acted in this movie. Horn carries the film in practically every scene, while Hanks is well, Hanks for the short time he is on screen. Sydow picks up a key role roughly half way through the movie, while Sandra Bullock ("Mom" Schell) plays the grieving widower with great passion.This is a very down-to-earth film, as well. Nothing is over-the-top or overly dramatic. Without giving away any spoilers, I can say that the ending of the film may not initially gratify you, but once pondered upon will reveal itself as the right kind of conclusion for such a real-world effort.Overall, "Extremely Loud & Incredibly Close" is likely to, at the very least, find you rooting on young Oskar Schell as step by step he gets closer to re-discovering his father. The experience will make you both think and feel long after the lights come up.

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