Extremely Loud & Incredibly Close – Triple Play
Extremely Loud & Incredibly Close is a story that unfolds from inside the mind of Oskar Schell, an inventive eleven-year-old New Yorker whose discovery of a key in the belongings of his father, who died in the World Trade Center on 9/11, sets him off on an urgent search for the lock it opens.
As Oskar’s quest takes him across the city, he encounters an eclectic assortment of people – survivors in their own way – who help uncover links to his father, preserving a connection to the man who helped Oskar confront his fears about the noisy, dangerous world around him.
Critic Reviews:
- " Thomas Horn turns in a surprisingly effective performance, despite starting with a dodgy narration and portraying a character that is difficult to sympathize with. " – Mike Massie
- " It seems to constantly be teetering on the maudlin, but under Daldry's assured direction it becomes something quite wonderful. " – Matthew Lucas
- " Horn dives into one of the most complex character's I've seen created for a child and shakes loose. " – Clayton Davis