THE BOTTOM LINE: EXTREMELY LOUD AND INCREDIBLY CLOSE

EXTREMELY LOUD AND INCREDIBLY CLOSE

STARRING:  Thomas Horn, Tom Hanks, Sandra Bullock, Max Von Sydow, John Goodman, Viola Davis, Zoe Caldwell and Jeffrey Wright

DIRECTOR:  Stephen Daldry

GENRE:  Drama

SYNOPSIS:  Devastated by the 9/11 death of his father, a sensitive young boy struggles to move on without him.

RATING:  PG-13

RUNNING TIME: 129 Mins

THE GOOD:  One of the best films of the year. 

 “Jeopardy” Teen Champion Thomas Horn, who had no previous acting experience, holds his own against Oscar winners Tom Hanks and Sandra Bullock. 

Max Von Sydow shines in his non-speaking role. 

THE BAD:  Bring plenty of tissues with you.  Reliving that tragic day will be very emotional.

THE UGLY:  Hate must never win.

MY SCORE:  *****

(5 OUT OF 5 STARS)