Loved it. A bit melodramatic and a bit long, but I still loved it. The boy was fabulous, as was Sandra Bullock. Even though Tom Hanks was dead for most of the film, his presence was felt throughout. He was terrific. Good peformances all around, from the grandparents to the various folks with the last name Black. Film did good job going from present to the past.

Saw this film at one of the NYC theaters exhibiting the feature . Recalling what happened here on 9/11 is still as vivid as that which is acurately portrayed in this exceptional picture. Not only is the movie the first to succeed out of many centering on 9/11, ELIC an an excellent movie with a totally justified long running time. It is quirky, indirect yet highly specific and starts like a hurtling subway train, never slows, and kept one well-schooled in story arcs somewhat guessing even to the end. This a most unusual and worthy movie about a painful topic. The critics, some of whom have found fault with it are, in my opinion, very much off the mark and may have missed the point. See it if you care about the human condition, how we react to extreme trauma, and get a first glimpse at 9/11 in its true historical context in the bargain. Acting, directing, shooting and most of all writing, are first rate. So compelling was this film that special security was employed in NYC at screenings

Tearjerker, but amazing!

Thomas Horn is actually the lead and he is incredible. Tom Hanks and Sandra Bullock are almost in supporting roles. The movie keeps you constantly ingrossed in his character and his quest.

I went in to this movie with pretty low expectations, but was pleasantly surprised. The little kid and the grandfather make the movie. Folks who enjoy deep, emotional movies will really enjoy this.