“Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close”. Now, before I entered the theater, I would have said…”That’s a mouthful of a title. I hope it’s good.” And I must admit, I was a bit apprehensive to see this movie. Granted it is 2012, but the national wounds of 9/11/2011 are still visible in the american people…so I was afraid, this would be a case of “too soon.”
Well, I can tell you that this movie was unimaginably heart-wrenching. “Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close” refers to the sound of the audience wailing, and their overall proximity to one another while doing so. This movie evokes any and ALL emotions felt personally in relation to the events of September 11th, 2001. Plus, you find yourself grieving for and with this poor little boy throughout the entire movie. I had tears streaming, and a lump in my throat for 2 hours…and checking around the theater, I was NOT alone.
If Thomas Horn doesn’t win an OSCAR for his performance as “Oskar” in this film…it’s time to change the Academy Board members, cause this kid is PHENOMENAL. He’s got his emotional hooks in you from the moment you first see his honest, naive little face. *standing ovation*
I don’t want to say to much for fear that this will turn out to be a “SPOILER”, and that is not my intention. My hope is that you will be intrigued, and brave enough to take the leap, and see this extremely amazing piece of cinematic wonder, that in my opinion is inspiring, for the mere fact that it rekindles the sense of national caring and hope that everyone felt in the weeks, months and for some, years since 9/11. Drawing us to care deeply for total strangers, connected only by common emotion.
This film is something you MUST see.
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