Extremely Loud & Incredibly Close
A year after his father's death, Oskar, a troubled young boy, discovers a mysterious key he believes was left for him by his father and embarks on a scavenger hunt to find the matching lock.
Critics Sentiment
Linda reveals she knew about Oskar's quest all along
Oskar confesses he was too afraid to answer the final call
The film plummets from the satisfying key revelation to its devastating emotional low when Oskar confesses his guilt about the final phone call, dropping 3.8 points in just 8 minutes.
The film follows a complex emotional arc that balances moments of genuine connection and powerful performances with concerns about manipulative 9/11 exploitation. While critics consistently praised the acting, especially Max von Sydow and Thomas Horn's portrayal of autism, many felt the film's heavy-handed approach to tragedy undermined its more successful elements. The sentiment peaks during intimate character moments and discoveries, but suffers when the 9/11 backdrop feels too calculated for emotional effect.
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Tom Hanks
Thomas Schell
Sandra Bullock
Linda Schell
Thomas Horn
Oskar Schell
Viola Davis
Abby Black
John Goodman
Stan the Doorman
Jeffrey Wright
William Black
Zoe Caldwell
Oskar's Grandmother
Max von Sydow
The Renter
Dennis Hearn
Minister
Paul Klementowicz
Homeless Man
Julian Tepper
Deli Waiter
Caleb Reynolds
Schoolboy
Stephen McKinley Henderson
Walt the Locksmith
Lorna Guity Pruce
Locksmith Customer
Hazelle Goodman
Hazelle Black
Bernadette Drayton
Prayer Group Woman
David Latham
Prayer Group Man
Marty Krzywonos
Piano Man
Jim Norton
Old Mr. Black
Carmen M. Herlihy
Denise Black
Crew
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