Underplayed Gems

Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close (2011)

Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close poster
Original title
Extremely Loud & Incredibly Close
Directed by
Stephen Daldry
Genre
drama film, coming-of-age film
Country
United States
Runtime
2h 09m
Rated
PG-13
Rating
7.0 of 10 from 2,149 voters
Elsewhere
IMDb
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How it feels

A young boy with a unique perspective on the world searches for a lock that matches a key left behind by his father who died in the September 11 attacks. His quest leads him through New York City and into the lives of strangers.

somberemotionalslow-burnmelancholicintrospectivetenderpoignantgrief-strickenreflective

What happens

Extremely Loud & Incredibly Close is a 2011 American drama film directed by Stephen Daldry and written by Eric Roth. Based on the 2005 novel of the same name by Jonathan Safran Foer, it stars Tom Hanks, Sandra Bullock, Thomas Horn in his film debut, Max von Sydow, Viola Davis, John Goodman, Jeffrey Wright, and Zoe Caldwell in her final film role. Production took place in New York City. The film had a limited release in the United States on December 25, 2011, by Warner Bros. Pictures, and a wide release on January 20, 2012, grossing over $55 million. Despite mixed reviews, the film was nominated for two Academy Awards, Best Picture and Best Supporting Actor for von Sydow, sparking controversy. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)

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