Extremely Loud & Incredibly Close (2011): A nine-year-old amateur inventor, Francophile, and pacifist searches New York City for the lock that matches a mysterious key left behind by his father, who died in the World Trade Center on September 11, 2001. (6.8)
Director: Stephen Daldry
Writers: Eric Roth (screenplay), Jonathan Safran Foer (novel)
Stars: Thomas Horn, Tom Hanks and Sandra Bullock
Yes, it is a 9/11 movie. But the story is not all about 9/11. It is about a special kid dealing with the consequences as best as he can. It is also a story about just a kid. I can certainly put myself in his shoes, perhaps, because I can identify with his condition, and that creates the empathy for the characters in order to feel their emotions. Ultimately, that's what a good story should be able to do--make the words and pictures come alive. The two big stars, Hanks and Bullock, certainly take a back seat to the superb performance by Thomas Horn. Cinematography is great ... the colors, the locations, the sets ... all add to the storytelling. My Rating: 8.0
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