Anyone seen Extremely Loud/Incredibly Close?

AmyRob04

I feel like going to the movies today and that's the only non-action movie playing at the theater closest to me. It gets great reviews, but is it totally depressing? I have 'issues' with 9/11 stuff so thinkit may be better for me to skip it. I started the book when it first came out but got distracted and never finished it. TIA!

LaKi

Not that this answer will help you, but I have zero desire to see it.  I recently read the book and that was more than enough for me.  To be fair, the 9/11 stuff wasn't really all over the place, but when it was, it was strong, if that makes sense.  Plus, they showed images in the book, and if they do that in the film, I'll pass.  One photo in particular.  Can't do it.

vicki21

I am so torn on wanting to see this... I've heard it's REALLY good but MH told me based on reviews he read that I would literally need a box of Kleenex and that he's not even sure he wants me to come with him when he goes to see it because he knows I'm going to be a mess.

I don't know that I want to see a movie that we already lived,  you know?  I know there is a separate storyline and all - but it's really difficult for me to keep revisiting 9/11. We went to the Newseum in DC a few years ago and in the 9/11 exhibit they had a film showing - I had to leave.

AmyRob04

Yeah ok that's what I figured. I told rob this morning that I might go see it and he told me it wasn't a good idea. Thanks - I'm home next week too so hopefully something else will come out so that I can use my AMC gift card in peace. :-)

vicki21

There's a new Mark Wahlberg movie coming out soon.... I love him - I'd save it for that.  )

AmyRob04

vicki21:

There's a new Mark Wahlberg movie coming out soon.... I love him - I'd save it for that.  )

ding ding ding! I did not know that. But I do love him. I'll save it for that, even though it may be an action movie, because he's just... Yum, lol.

Mrs.TheresaT

AmyRob04:

vicki21:

There's a new Mark Wahlberg movie coming out soon.... I love him - I'd save it for that.  )

ding ding ding! I did not know that. But I do love him. I'll save it for that, even though it may be an action movie, because he's just... Yum, lol.

It's already out! Contraband. I want to see it, solely for Mark Wahlberg!

And, FWIW, I don't think I can see the movie either. Part of me wonders why they did a fictional story when there's thousands of real life stories the couldve made a movie about from that day, but part of me feels that maybe that's better than it being a real story.  Either way, I think it'll probably be really tough to watch. I love Sandra Bullock and Tom Hanks too, but...I dunno, it may be a redbox movie if anything. 

bronxite

NY Magazine hated it!! -- I didn't know it was getting bad reviews from others. Guess I should branch out a little! haha