Oskar is convinced that his father, who died in the 9/11 attacks on the World Trade Center, has left a message for him hidden in the city. Feeling disconnected from his grieving mother and driven by an active mind that refuses to believe in things that can't be observed, Oskar begins searching New York City for the lock that fits a mysterious key he found in his father's closet. His journey through the five boroughs takes him beyond his loss to a greater understanding of the world around him
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Publisher:
Burbank, CA : Distributed by Warner Home Video, c2012
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9780780684928
0780684923
0780684923
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1 videodisc (129 min.) : sd., col. ; c4 3/4 in
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britprincess1
Sep 13, 2013
Frightening or Intense Scenes: This film involved the tragedy of 9/11 as a heavy continuous theme. Scenes are shown and may be incredibly frightening or intense for some with a sensitivity to it.
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Add a CommentLoved this film and its impact on New Yorkers. The quiet suffering was in display here
Excellent movie. The boy captured the nuances and mannerisms of a child with sensory processing disorder and anxieties beautifully. This wasn't a happy cheerful movie but very uplifting regardless.
I actually saw this and then read the book. yes it's kind of slow and melodramatic but not as bad as critics said, i teared up a bit. I think they maybe went at the story a little differently than the book but partly out of necessity and not necessarily badly.
The kid was amazing. The story was interesting. Bullock was fine but Hanks was mostly wasted. Worth a look but pick up a comedy while you're at it. You'll need it after this movie.
This is very good to excellent the young man I believe I'm right Thomas Horn
is brilliant he by far is the number one star.
This is a very good but very sad film about loss, how we move forward and the possibilities for connection, if only we seek them out. I have not read the book of the same title on which it was based. The movie is rated PG-13 for emotional thematic material, some disturbing images and language.
After 20 minutes of ear splitting headache producing offensive previews I finally gave up. I would love to have seen the film. But 20-30 minutes of wasted time to do so means I will not.
big surprise
has to be watched with whole attention
Good story, badly acted. The dialog felt very forced to me.
It's more of a Hallmark movie. Watch it when it's that time of the month and you have a big chocolate bar. :)
Very sad but definitely worth watching.