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Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close (2011)

MFS62 Jan 12 2012 08:47 AM

I'll be attending a benefit showing of the film next Wednesday. Cocktails and celebs before the movie. I'll post a poll and give my comments then. Later

metirish Jan 12 2012 11:13 AM Re: Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close (2011)

enjoy, going on what I have seen on the telly I'll never watch this movie.

John Cougar Lunchbucket Jan 12 2012 11:18 AM Re: Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close (2011)

not in a million years

sharpie Jan 13 2012 12:32 PM Re: Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close (2011)

Disliked the book, have no interest in the flick.

themetfairy Jan 13 2012 01:15 PM Re: Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close (2011)

It looks Extremely Sappy and Incredibly Manipulative.

MFS62 Jan 18 2012 10:05 PM Re: Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close (2011)

Went to the cocktail party and benefit (for Tuesday's Children) performance tonight. The top three stars did not attend, and the director sent his wife (he's in London). But some of the co-stars did attend, including Max Von Sydow. He and his wife were late for the party, but he did make some introductory remarks before the showing. I had a chance to speak to him briefly after the movie. After brief small talk about some of his many movies, I mentioned his role as Ming the Merciless in Flash Gordon. He smiled. I then asked him which he preferred, comedy or drama. He replied "They are both a delight". As for the movie iteself, I tend to not like kid actors. So I tried to have an open mind about the movie and its young star. I was pleasantly surprised at his performance. I'm not sure why someone would want to see the movie. Maybe to deal with their own feelings about the day and the aftermath. Maybe they like tear-jerkers. Whatever. But I can't see anyone wanting to see it to be entertained. The pace is slow. As hard as everyone tries, you never really get grabbed in to the young hero's quest. The other performances are fair to middling (except Von Sydow, who should expect some award nominations) . And, I predicted the closing scene, almost down to the camera angle. I'm not going to post a poll, because if you want to see it, you will have your own reasons, and like it. And if this isn't your cup of tea, you won't. Later

Carnac the Metnificent Jan 21 2012 07:55 AM Re: Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close (2011)

A: Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close Q: How did American League umpires describe their encounters with Earl Weaver?

MFS62 Jan 21 2012 12:04 PM Re: Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close (2011)

A: Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close Q: How did American League umpires describe their encounters with Earl Weaver? May an enraged wombat invade your pup tent. Later

MFS62 Jan 24 2012 07:46 AM Re: Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close (2011)

MFS62 wrote: . The other performances are fair to middling (except Von Sydow, who should expect some award nominations) . This morning it was announced that he was nominated for the Oscar for Best Supporting Actor. So was the picture. That one's a head-scratcher. Later