I don't think there is a single person who didn't know of someone in that building, or known someone who lost someone that day. We are all connected - in this big crazy way we're a sort of family. Everyone always mentions about how that day we stopped fighting with one another and just watched in awe as so many people were hurt. Some helped, some wept, and some died trying to save others. Men that day served their country, and did their duty, no matter how stricken with fear they were. But no matter what everyone did, too many people were lost that day, leaving millions upon millions affected by the Twin Tower disaster.
This story takes place after 9/11. And we are settled into the life of Oskar Schell, who lost his father that day. One day after going through some of his fathers things, he comes across a key - a key he believes his father left for him. And Oskar takes on the challenge of finding it's lock.
You will quickly realize, it is not about the lock or key - but about all these people Oskar meets along his journey. So many New Yorker's who show him compassion the moment they learn his story. Showing that we are a family, no matter how hurt, or different we are, we can relate, help, and have hope for one another.
Now, I won't spoil anything - because I believe many people should see this movie for themselves and take the journey along with Oskar. It's hard, and sometimes sad to watch - but well worth seeing the many relationships Oskar forms not only with his remaining family members, but with complete strangers.
Year: 2011
Rating: PG - 13
Actors: Thomas Horn, Tom Hanks and Sandra Bullock
(Please, as a side note. Learn that Thomas Horn's character, Oskar, suffers from a spectrum of disorders. Which Thomas portrayed perfectly, and I imagine was no east feat for him.)
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