Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close [2011]
It grows tiresome after a while and little Oskar Schell (Thomas Horn) can really get on one’s nerves, but Stephen Daldry’s Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close, based on Jonathan Safran Foer’s novel does not feel exploitative, gimmicky or manipulative, as some of its detractors may lead you to believe. The emotions and the fears feel real. There are a few minor plot inconsistencies but what this movie lacks in congruence, it makes up for with fantastic acting. Thomas Horn is a revelation, full of raw talent and an innocence that’s refreshing. As his mother, Sandra Bullock is absolutely heartbreaking, a subtle performance that’s even better than her Oscar-winning turn in The Blind Side. Viola Davis in her banner year and Max Von Sydow in a completely silent performance are expectedly solid.
You always find the most obscure movie posters. This is so cool because I’ve never seen this version. Nice review. Looks like you disagreed with the critics too.
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Yeah, I disagreed with them mostly but agree with them on some points. About the poster, I don’t think it’s an official one.
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Nice review; I need to see this one. There’s a chance that on Saturday I’ll be going to see The Iron Lady, this, or something else in theaters (I haven’t gone for about two or three weeks, since I saw The Artist), but it’s not definite. Which one should I see? I saw you gave Iron Lady 3.5 stars just like this, but was one a bit more entertaining than the other?
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I think I slightly prefered Iron Lady. Besides, you NEED to see Streep’s performance.
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Oskar didn’t half get on my nerves! It wasn’t for me, I felt it was a bit mawkish and overly sentimental.
Great review though, and another fantastic poster!
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