The story was not complex to understand and the plot was simple to follow - a ten year old boy with a relentlessly active mind searches New York City to find the final message his dad left him before his death in the 9/11 attacks. Although it is a false hope that 427 people in New York City would open their front door to a child and answer a multitude of questions, it was necessary for the story to move forward.
The acting of Thomas Horn completely surprised me. I wasn't expecting such an earnest and touching performance from a young newcomer. I don't think many adult actors could have done it better. I don't even need to comment on Sandra Bullock's work because we all know she was unbeatable, as was Tom Hanks.
The set design was pleasing to the eye in the sense that it was tastefully coloured, with lots of attention to detail. The handling, position, and angle of the camera were reasonably solid, as it didn't distract the viewer. The soundtrack.. Ah, a wonderful aspect of the movie for music maniacs like me. This was one of the best-suited OSTs I've heard, with light melodies of the heavy heartbreak.
I attempted to read the novel several months ago, but gave up several chapters through due to its long talks about nothing. Now that I understand the movie, it may be time to crack the spine of the book and keep going with the stirring story.
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