Going to see it this afternoon with hubby's Aunt. Although it's overall rating is not that great, I read some individual reviewers who raved. The thing that grabbed me in the reviews is something they don't convey in the promos: the boy in the film is autistic. Everyone really praised Thomas Horn's acting, especially those with autistic children.

I'm taking kleenex, lol. First of all the 9/11 always gets me choked up, but they say be sure to bring some. I'll let you know.

I thought it was fantastic! No tears for me, but very powerfully emotional. The editing could have been better, imo, but that's my only gripe. I'm sure it was a time thing, since it's still a long movie. 2 hours, 10 minutes.

Thomas Horn has a great career ahead of him. Being so young, yet able to believably portray such deep emotion with  just a look sometimes. Max von Sydow was great too. Tom Hanks and Sandra Bullock were in it a lot less than I imagined they would be, but also very important to the story. The bit part players were all great.

It's also all tied up nicely at the end, which I love. One of my gripes with any movie or tv show is "dangly bits" (no, not man parts), I like closure.

Wow, I am now even more impressed. I didn't do much research about this movie before, except reading some reviews.

Thomas Horn is even more impressive after reading about his very limited experience:

Actor (1 title) 2010 Jeopardy! (TV series)
Himself - Contestant

like it. wanna see it.

mac, there were several kids in the audience. I'd say around 7-12 in age. They were entranced with the film.

I also forgot to say, hubby's Aunt and I got into this theater for a total of $6 (Canadian!) LOL!
They show second runs and they are reel movies, so they aren't the highest quality, but who cares at that price? btw, I think she gave us both a senior citizens discount. Aunt is 76, I am.......not

I am always afraid they are going to ask me if I am a senior.   I know it's a vanity thing, but I just don't want to be yet.   LOL!!!!

lol kathy! I don't care, if it saves me money. Can't go back to the days when I got carded because I looked too young. May as well enjoy things at the other end of the spectrum.

I never got in for kid prices as a non-kid.  I was at least 5'7" when I was 12.

Nope, I will pay the extra buck to NOT be mistaken for a senior.   LOL!!!!  Jeff can be a senior, just not me.  

Jeff can be a senior, just not me.