Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close (2:09) 2012

Run, do not walk, to see Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close . I do caution anyone who lost a loved one on 9/11 or was an up close witness to  this American tragedy, it may be emotionally upsetting being a little close to comfort. Preteen Oskar loses his jeweler father Tom (Tom Hanks) on 9/11. His dad was on the 104th floor when one of the planes hit the tower. Oskar is an only child, bright and curious. He was tested for Asperberger's but the results were inconclusive. He does exhibit sensitivity to sound, heights, bus, subways which he avoids due to anxiety. After he father's death, he finds a key in a small envelope in a vase. This mystery key has Oskar scour the city looking to answer the mystery his father left him. Will he make sense out of a senseless act? When Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close was nominated for an Oscar this morning, I was surprised as it had been released last week to lukewarm reviews. There is nothing lukewarm about this emotional, sensitive look at a young boy's dealing with the sudden loss of his beloved father. Thomas Horn who portrays Oskar deserved an Oscar nomination. Sandra Bullock was overlooked for an Academy  award. Max Von Sydow did receive a nod for Best Supporting Actor and was wonderful as a elderly man who only communicates through writing, who tries to help Oskar. To paraphrase Nike  - Just See It.