4 Stars - Worth it for the performances
Extremely Loud & Incredibly Close, or Max Von Sydow outshines the rest of the cast without saying a word...
(Note: I missed the first ten minutes or so of the film so my review might be less valid than some)
This film tells the story of a most likely autistic child (Thomas Horn) as he searches for answers when he finds a mysterious key left by his father who died in the World Trade Centre at 9/11. It proves to be an emotionally driven film with wonderful performances.
(Note: I missed the first ten minutes or so of the film so my review might be less valid than some)
This film tells the story of a most likely autistic child (Thomas Horn) as he searches for answers when he finds a mysterious key left by his father who died in the World Trade Centre at 9/11. It proves to be an emotionally driven film with wonderful performances.
Obviously the subject matter of 9/11 is a delicate one that requires light handling, fortunately this film gives it the respect that it deserves and doesn't feel too exploitative.
The main thing that made this film was the performances, especially the central performance by Thomas Horn, who in his first acting job is magnificent. You really get the feeling of how his mind works and understand what he's going through.
The main thing that made this film was the performances, especially the central performance by Thomas Horn, who in his first acting job is magnificent. You really get the feeling of how his mind works and understand what he's going through.
However he is outshined by the always wonderful Max Von Sydow as The Renter. Sydow doesn't have a word of dialogue in the film, his character speaking entirely through his notepad. But he still manages to give it such a wonderful energy and charm that he is the highlight of the film.
Overall I would say that this film is worth seeing for the strength of the performances.
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