Incredibly Loud, Extremely Close anyone?

14 years ago

DH and I are thinking of seeing this tomorrow, but I have a hesitation because I don't usually like kid actors. I love Tom Hanks, though. Has anyone here at the KT seen it and can tell me what they thought? Thanks!

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alisande
14 years ago
After watching the trailer I wanted to see this movie. But when I listened to this review on NPR I realized it was not for me. I'm sure it's a fine movie for some people, but I don't go to the movies to experience horror or profound sadness.
froggy2bug
14 years ago
The boy carries the film, Tom and Sandra are in it very little. As far as a film being made it is excellent, but a very strange story. I couldn't get over how the boy dresses like a kid in the 30 or 40's, no jeans, no sneakers. He runs around NYC day and night alone in his quest to find what this key will find, by the way he is a wonderful actor. If you see it let us know what you thought.

Linda~
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glenda_al
14 years ago
Don't think it's one I will go see!
Georgysmom
14 years ago
Will go to see it in a couple of weeks. Unfortunately, that won't help you. First is Iron Lady, then Hugo, then The Descendants. Then it will be Incredibly Loud or One for the Money. Lots of movies this year for my movie group. We only meet during the off season for golf so we have a limited time frame. Last year was a disaster during this period for the theater.
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14 years ago
I wanted to see it but then it got bad reviews. Then I saw it was nominated for best picture. So what to do? I can take sad movies unless it's about animals That's why I won't see War Horse or even rent it.
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14 years ago
I am like lily316. I think the fantasy of talking to your father who had died and living up to his spiritual guidance is quite wonderful and real to those of us who have well.....that is another discussion. I didn't see the reviews but I am sorry that it was panned.
pammyfay
14 years ago
A piece on "Fresh Air" panned it, too (the reviewer thought it "manipulative").

Here's the review if you want to read it (there's an option to listen to it, too):

(I think I still might see it, but only after it's out on DVD, since it seems to be a real weeper for me -- I'll need to watch that in the privacy of my own home.)

Here is a link that might be useful: NPR's Fresh Air program
hayjud_mn
14 years ago
We saw it and we both liked it and would recomend seeing it.
It wasn't scarry or any kind of horror. Most of the reviews that you folks have mentioned didn't even sound lik they came from the same movie.

It was about a young boy after 9-11. He needed to find his place in life after his great loss. Yes, there were some sad parts, but even I didn't slobber. Come to think of it, I didn't even blow my nose afterwards!

It was a very good story and movie. I agree, the kid was a very good actor and it was a difficult part!
joan_mn
14 years ago
I want to see it. I LOVED War Horse and The Descendants. Both were wonderful movies.
lynn_d
14 years ago
I'm going with a dear friend, we worked the United crash site here together, we want to see this together.

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