A: A young boy (Thomas Horn) struggles to get over the senseless death of his father in 9/11.
Q: Who’s in the movie?
A: Thomas Horn, Max von Sydow, Sandra Bullock, Tom Hanks, Jeffrey Wright, Viola Davis, John Goodman, Zoe Caldwell
Q: Is this movie worth the price of admission?
A:
Proceed with Caution. Every step of this movie is totally contrived. Does some of it work? Sure. But the set-ups and pay-offs are so in your face that you may be too annoyed to enjoy any of it.Q: Will this movie make me laugh?
A: They say that comedy equals tragedy plus time, so is 9/11 funny yet?
Q: Will this movie make me cry?
A: It will try to make you cry by any means possible, throwing crap at the wall until something sticks. It's as if the writer were sitting on your shoulder like a little devil saying, "Oh, death didn't get you? Try alienation... Oh, that didn't work either? But remember 9/11, that was awful, right?... Still nothing? But he's a little boy, and he's hurting, and he misses his daddy!... What are you some cold heartless monster?" To which I reply, "I wasn't until I met you, so I guess you bring that out in me... we should probably break up now."
Q: Will this movie be up for any awards?
A: Boy am I getting sick of all these wanna-be Oscar movies that are trying so hard to be important that they neglect the basics, like being entertaining and seeming effortless.
Q: How is the Acting?
A: Don't be fooled, neither Tom Hanks nor Sandra Bullock is in the movie for more than 10 minutes, so I hope you like kid actors who aren't particularly cute or charming!
Q: How is the Directing?
A: The imagery is consistently well thought out, and many of the shots demonstrate a strong voice. Also, the art is impressive, but I don't believe for one second that a 10 year old could have made any of it.
Q: How is the story/script?
A: The friend I saw it with really liked the strong sense of community that the movie suggests exists-- even though we both agree that it's a lie, because the people in your neighborhood don't really hang out with Mr. Rogers, which is why they're not all that friendly or generous with their time. But the fundamental issue with the script is that when you try this hard to matter and be about heart-string issues that I'm supposed to naturally be moved by, I feel manipulated. And when I feel manipulated, I start to discredit you, even in the areas where you succeeded.
Q: Where can I see the trailer?
A: Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close Trailer
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3 comments:
Huh -- I just watched the trailer yesterday and was considering seeing it, mainly for the adorable Sandie Bullock & Tom Hanks.
But now that you've revealed all the things I would loathe about this movie, you've saved me some valuable time & $$$.
Keep up the good work!!
I saw an advance screening of this movie last week and couldn't disagree with you more. This is a wonderful movie, well-acted and a unique story. I loved every piece about it. Yes, Hanks and Bullock have limited screen time but the fantastic performances by Thomas Horn and Max von Sydow are worth the price of admission. See this movie!
No, this is not about a young boy (Thomas Horn) who "struggles to get over the senseless death of his father in 9/11".
It is about love, compasion and power to get beyond the trivial meanings and facts, into the emotional space of understanding. And even more than this. Don't feel manipulated, just feel. The book, at least, urges you to do so.
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