![]() Its heart was in the right place but it just wasn't subtle enough in its execution to recommend without reservations. Extremely Loud & Incredibly Close brings a reader to that high level of seriousness that only the very best comedy can achieve. It is surprising to me that the film was nominated for Best Picture. On the whole, your emotions will either be stirred or you'll find yourself cynical, and I suppose I experienced a bit of both and ended up in the middle. I loved seeing Max von Sydow at age 82 in his supporting role, and that alone made it worth seeing for me. ![]() Do fathers like the one Hanks plays actually exist? Perhaps not, but the balance shown with bad fathers in the film may strike a chord with anyone who has conflicting feelings about family members. Director Stephen Daldry is wise in exercising restraint about the horrors of 9/11, and Thomas Horn and Tom Hanks turn in strong performances. ![]() On the other hand, there are some nice moments, and the movie's treatment of death, loss, searching for answers when there are none, community, rebuilding, and understanding is touching. ![]() You'll also have to forgive it for its schmaltz and melodrama along the way. Set the controls for your suspension of disbelief to max before watching this one folks. ![]()
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