9/11 is a day where Americans all across the country will forever remember where they were when the worst day took place. And if they don't recall, then they don't have an American spirit. It is a haunting moment that haunts this country and will for all of eternity I imagine. Nearly 3500 people died in the attacks of that day, but countless people have been affected by the loss of those lives. If only one person mourned the death of each life lost, that would be 7000 lives impacted. But we all know the loss of a loved one doesn't only wreck havoc in a single life. If you averaged 100 mourners for each death in 9/11, then that would be 350,000 lives broken due to the attacks. And while those who were lost have no doubt floated up to Heaven, it is those left behind who have felt the greatest heartbreak as they carry on with their lives. Gripping tight to the memories. Trying to make sense of all the madness.
Extremely Loud & Incredibly Close is the story of survival in the wake of 9/11. A son, Oskar, who has a special knack for exploration and discovery of the world loses his father as the World Trade Center came crashing down. In a world where many things to not make sense, he struggles to piece together the puzzle of life and the death of his father. When he finds a mysterious key hidden in his dad's closet, he takes on his final quest to uncover what the key unlocks. With the help of his grandmother, an unusual friend, and the kindness of 216 New York strangers, Oskar finds more than the lock to his key.
There is a reason that Sandra Bullock came out of her mini retirement to make this film. A story about sorrow & strength, hope & humility. About the discovery called life. The journey we each face and the people we meet along the way. And this film reminds us all of the story from 9/11.
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