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  Written December 27, 2011

  Extraordinary film

  by calcutta

  Saw this film at one of the NYC theaters exhibiting the feature . Recalling what happened here on 9/11 is still as vivid as that which is acurately portrayed in this exceptional picture. Not only is the movie the first to succeed out of many centering on 9/11, ELIC an an excellent movie with a totally justified long running time. It is quirky, indirect yet highly specific and starts like a hurtling subway train, never slows, and kept one well-schooled in story arcs somewhat guessing even to the end. This a most unusual and worthy movie about a painful topic. The critics, some of whom have found fault with it are, in my opinion, very much off the mark and may have missed the point. See it if you care about the human condition, how we react to extreme trauma, and get a first glimpse at 9/11 in its true historical context in the bargain. Acting, directing, shooting and most of all writing, are first rate. So compelling was this film that special security was employed in NYC at screenings

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• Must Go!
  Written January 10, 2012

  terrific movie

  by cleva

  yes, it was extremely emotional throughout the ENTIRE movie. i laughed several times, cried more often that i wanted to, but i left in awe of how well written and remarkable the moments were. i recently lost my father, so i will say, i do NOT recommend this movie if you have lost a loved one recently or have strong emotional ties with 911....it will be very hard to cope with parts of the movie.
  
  but overall, i have no negative criticisms.

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• Must Go!
  Written January 7, 2012

  The Unstoppable Spirit of Human Love

  by thomasdosborneii

  I can't say enough good things about this masterwork of a movie. I saw it on Christmas Day, and it was so good I had to go see it again the next day, and after that, I didn't want to see any more movies for a while, because I didn't want to confuse, dilute, or mix up my deep, loving emotions. The movie was totally a love story--love to parents, to children, to New York and New Yorkers, to heroes, to Americans, and to the human spirit. I can't think of this movie without feeling this deep love.
  
  Thomas Horn was outstandingly good (an OSCAR for OSKAR!) and had an amazing ability to move between being a beautific angel to someone nearly needing an exorcism. But everybody was good and successfully generated intense emotions even with small amounts of screen time. I thought Sandra Bullock did an especially good job with the difficult task assigned to her--to show fear, grief, isolation, a mother's love, and supportive enabling wisdom, all at the same time, which she did successfully.

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• Must Go!
  Written January 17, 2012

  Gripping look at 9/11

  by ellisiland

  This is an unpredictable, non-traditional look at the emotion surrounding 9/11. I would definitely recommend that viewers see this film. This movie really gripped my heart.

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• Must Go!
  Written January 16, 2012

  Loved It! A must see

  by Randig

  My husband and I saw the movie Friday night in NYC. We really loved the movie, and were both moved by Thomas Horn's performance as well as the subject matter. A different take on 9/11 as seen through a young adults eyes. At the end of the movie, many in the audience stood and clapped, as others were very busy wiping away tears. The woman next to my husband cried throughout the entire movie.
  Bring tissues, and be prepared to cry, but it is a feel good movie!

  • 49 out of 89 found this review helpful.
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  Written January 23, 2012

  Wasn't for me

  by TwirlyBird

  Movie reviews are totally subjective when they're coming from lay people, and I am just one person. With that being said...this one just wasn't for me. I found the kid to be incredibly annoying up until the last 15 or so minutes. Given that he wasn't definitively diagnosed with Aspergers, I just found his character to be too much.

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  Written December 31, 2011

  Powerful movie about father/son and 9/11

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  I went in to this movie with pretty low expectations, but was pleasantly surprised. The little kid and the grandfather make the movie. Folks who enjoy deep, emotional movies will really enjoy this.

  • 51 out of 94 found this review helpful.
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  Written January 21, 2012

  it was good

  by rfsalazar515

  Not often do you see a movie and say OH MY GOD, THIS IS AMAZING. this is not one of those times either. It was good, I would recommend it, but it's not a must see.

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  Written January 13, 2012

  Intense

  by smlaz

  Movie is not one that will have you doing cartwheels. Realistic, brings back many bad thoughts of the "worst day". Film may seem long at points but it is a complete story. I can see why it is critically acclaimed. God Bless America.

  • 52 out of 97 found this review helpful.
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• Must Go!
  Written December 26, 2011

  An amazing movie you must not miss,,,

  by erdoclindsey

  Extremely Loud & Incredibly Close is one of those movies you just must not miss. My husband, 13 year old daughter & I went to see it on Christmas day. (emy daughter & I had seen it at a screening before but had been waiting to see it again: It was that good). I hadn't lost anyone in 9/11, but, as an ER doctor, I was still filled with the sadness many of us had who were waiting to treat the casualties that just never arrived. Like so many good movies, it made me laugh, cry, and experience an array of emotions with the characters. Extremely Loud & Incredibly Close takes you through the struggle with a young boy (and his devoted family) as he tries to make sense out of the loss of his father " on the very worst day". I loved this movie & found some peace through it; finally able to put my unsettled feelings to rest. This story about the "worst day" is a marvelously acted, must see movie I now can't wait to add to my collection. Don't miss this amazing film!!!

  • 46 out of 86 found this review helpful.
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• So-so
  Written February 8, 2012

  Wasn't what I thought

  by JediQueen

  I liked the movie well enough but it didn't turn out like I thought it would. Sometimes that can be a good thing but not necessarily.

  • 10 out of 14 found this review helpful.
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  Written February 4, 2012

  Beautifully done!

  by PickyFan

  If you are going to see this movie because you love Tom Hanks movies you will be disappointed. His character is killed in 9/11 in the beginning of the story. If you are going because Sandra Bullock is beautiful and you like to watch her, I hope you will still find her beautiful in her grief and pain.
  BUT...if you can appreciate the uniqueness of one brave child, and if you like stories that are inspiring without being unbelieveable, this is your movie. Thomas Horn is wonderful as Oskar, the autistic and brilliant little boy who personifies courage as he pushes through his nearly paralyzing fears to undertake a journey he believes will keep him feeling connected to his dad.
  No, he doesn't become a different person, he becomes a stronger one. The writer doesn't give you an unbelievably happy ending, but he does give you an uplifted heart as you see Oskar triumph over things he fears. He touches others in ways he could have never imagined before "the worst day ever" changed everything

  • 8 out of 10 found this review helpful.
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• Oh No!
  Written January 23, 2012

  EXTREMELY LOUD INCREDIBLY CLOSE

  by HOODIE1

  I WAS DISAPPOINTED. THE PLOT OF LOOKING FOR THE ANSWER TO FINDING THE RIGHT LOCK FOR THE KEY WAS ONLY THING KEEPING ME SITTING THERE. NOT AT ALL WHAT I EXPECTED.

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• So-so
  Written January 24, 2012

  It's a good movie but not the greatest

  by teenataylor

  I mean it was very emotional, but I didn't feel like the boy was a very convincing actor. I think that Tom Hanks role could've been bigger. I needed to get to know him more. Maybe if they had done more flashbacks to see his relationships more. Also it was hard to believe Sandra Bullocks charactor's reaction. I think it was a far more histerical event than they made it out to be on film.

  • 9 out of 13 found this review helpful.
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• Must Go!
  Written January 22, 2012

  Loud and Close Was Awesome

  by pegasus99

  I was afraid this was going to be a movie about 911 - not that it would have been awful had it been, but I'm still just not ready to totally re-live that horrible day. But it wasn't about 911 per se, but rather it was about one family affected by the tragedy. There was sorrow and loss, humor, the sensitive side of missing a parent and the difficulties for the remaining one, reconnections within the family, and the challenges of being human. The acting was superb, especially that of the boy playing Oskar - of course, Tom Hanks and Sandra Bullock were rock solid as always, but young Oskar made you feel his hope, desperation, and commitment. Go see it.

  • 8 out of 11 found this review helpful.
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