I don't believe Extremely Loud and incredibly close actually took the place of any other film that was to be nominated because of the way they set up the nominees so there doesn't have to be 10... there are only 9 nominees and if the academy wanted they could have picked an extra one or left Extremely loud and incredibly close out of the running
Most of the flaws in the movie--I felt--are like you said. Direction was attempting the ambiance of transcendentalism that the book achieved, the pseudo-bildungsroman while the protagonist remains largely wide-eyed and innocent. This is one of the limits of the medium--the book achieved this. The movie did not. As for the likability of the protagonist--even critics of the book found Oskar to be largely untranslatable and overbearing.
I have only seen the trailer, but I find the young boy tends to over pronounciate his lines and words. It really annoys me to the point where I dont think I will watch the movie. Do you agree? There is something "off" about the way he speaks. It's sounds very force fed and too mature for his age.
The trailer looked really maudlin and "gooey" (for lack of a better word.) Movies based on best-selling movies just get my guard up. Plus I'm so tired of 9/11 being used for kneejerk sentimentality. In the trailer, the kid looks like one of those Hollywood "kids," prescient, wise, yet innocent in a really contrived way.
Great to hear a review of this movie from a mother's point of view. The fact that you felt the way to did probably really shows the faults of this movie. I kind of want to see it to see if I feel the same as you, Stuckmann, and others, but I'll definitely wait for a rental. :)
Somehow when you dislike a film that I like, it doesn't bother me. However when John does it...well that's a whole other thing. LOL Loved the review. .
Hobo with a Shotgun could of taken that spot. Hahahaha. Dang, it's amazing how poorly received this film is. Almost makes me not want to watch it. Truth is I really don't have much of an interest in it anyway but the reviewer in me feels like I must.
Great review, I will still see this movie because it got a best picture nomination. I don't think this has a chance to win though against The Descendants or The Artist.
I wanted to watch this movie after seeing the trailers, but I've read reviews, watching yours too, and they've changed my mind. Thanks for your opinion!
I don't believe Extremely Loud and incredibly close actually took the place of any other film that was to be nominated because of the way they set up the nominees so there doesn't have to be 10... there are only 9 nominees and if the academy wanted they could have picked an extra one or left Extremely loud and incredibly close out of the running
avenueqlover2122 1 week ago
Most of the flaws in the movie--I felt--are like you said. Direction was attempting the ambiance of transcendentalism that the book achieved, the pseudo-bildungsroman while the protagonist remains largely wide-eyed and innocent. This is one of the limits of the medium--the book achieved this. The movie did not. As for the likability of the protagonist--even critics of the book found Oskar to be largely untranslatable and overbearing.
Normeiskey 3 weeks ago
@Normeiskey Very interesting comment, thank you!
GabnDad 3 weeks ago
I have only seen the trailer, but I find the young boy tends to over pronounciate his lines and words. It really annoys me to the point where I dont think I will watch the movie. Do you agree? There is something "off" about the way he speaks. It's sounds very force fed and too mature for his age.
gregory188 3 weeks ago
@gregory188 The boy is supposed to be sorta autistic/sauvant, I believe... but yeah to me it just translated as unsympathetic and annoying.
GabnDad 3 weeks ago
Nice review once again.
Trencher1375 4 weeks ago
The trailer looked really maudlin and "gooey" (for lack of a better word.) Movies based on best-selling movies just get my guard up. Plus I'm so tired of 9/11 being used for kneejerk sentimentality. In the trailer, the kid looks like one of those Hollywood "kids," prescient, wise, yet innocent in a really contrived way.
scifiwritir1 4 weeks ago
Hello Gab, where exactly did you record this video? The background noise is "extremely loud and incredibly close". (",)
zor0825 4 weeks ago
@zor0825 Haha - in the cineplex food court!
GabnDad 4 weeks ago
Great to hear a review of this movie from a mother's point of view. The fact that you felt the way to did probably really shows the faults of this movie. I kind of want to see it to see if I feel the same as you, Stuckmann, and others, but I'll definitely wait for a rental. :)
CinematicGalaxy 4 weeks ago
Somehow when you dislike a film that I like, it doesn't bother me. However when John does it...well that's a whole other thing. LOL Loved the review. .
twojewsonfilm 4 weeks ago
@twojewsonfilm We almost always agree Joan, so yeah it's ok when we don't...! Husbands are a different matter entirely!!!
GabnDad 4 weeks ago
@GabnDad a totally different matter! Have a great weekend.
twojewsonfilm 3 weeks ago
Yes ma'am!
ChrisStuckmann 4 weeks ago
Hobo with a Shotgun could of taken that spot. Hahahaha. Dang, it's amazing how poorly received this film is. Almost makes me not want to watch it. Truth is I really don't have much of an interest in it anyway but the reviewer in me feels like I must.
StuffedBurritoEnt 4 weeks ago
Drive, 50//50 or the girl with the dragon tattoo could've easily replaced it!!
ryan57361 4 weeks ago
Great review! I might see this, I'll probably wait for DVD. I can't believe this got nominated instead of Drive for Best Picture
moovieman222 4 weeks ago
Drive should have replaced this film in the nominations...
RullyisJRM 4 weeks ago
@RullyisJRM EXACTLY
GabnDad 4 weeks ago
Even with the best picture nod, I have no desire to see this.
burgerboot 1 month ago
you need to show more of your baby !!
Mixed feelings to see this, ended seeing Red tails, a FUN movie
frenchbullfrog 1 month ago
@frenchbullfrog Well I try not to turn it into the Baby Show... Some people aren't interested in other people's babies! ;)
GabnDad 4 weeks ago
Great review, I will still see this movie because it got a best picture nomination. I don't think this has a chance to win though against The Descendants or The Artist.
moviefan978 1 month ago
I wanted to watch this movie after seeing the trailers, but I've read reviews, watching yours too, and they've changed my mind. Thanks for your opinion!
PatriotIzzy 1 month ago