To continue getting breaking news and the full stories from The Boston Globe, subscribe today.

The Boston Globe

Arts

Boston.com

9/11 drama ‘Extremely Loud & Incredibly Close’ holds tragedy close

By Tom Russo

 |  Globe Correspondent  

  March 25, 2012

Touched as you’ll be watching ”Extremely Loud & Incredibly Close” (2011), the film isn’t one that lends itself to home video in a way that others do. Director Stephen Daldry’s 9/11 drama delivers challenging viewing with its story of Oskar Schell, (Thomas Horn), a boy whose borderline-Asperger condition leads him on a unique journey to come to terms with losing his father (Tom Hanks).

Stay with the story. Get full access to BostonGlobe.com for just 99¢

Unlimited access to BostonGlobe.com for only 99¢ for the first 4 weeks. You can cancel at any time.

  • The FULL story all day: Enjoy all of the high-quality, in-depth journalism in the print edition of the Boston Globe — plus breaking news that's updated 24/7.
  • A truly reader-friendly format: It's online news that looks and reads just like the newspaper — uncluttered, uninterrupted.
  • Breakthrough technology: The responsive design automatically adapts content so it always reads perfectly on the digital device of your choice.
Get started today

Free access for home delivery subscribers.

Just need to link your home delivery account; one easy step.

Link my home delivery account

BostonGlobe.comSubscriber Log In

Contact us for help