extremely loud &amp; incredibly close is an american drama movie released at christmas 2011. it is based on the novel of the same name. it stars tom hanks, sandra bullock, viola davis, john goodman, jeffrey wright and max von sydow with zoe caldwell. it is an autistic child whose father is killed in the september 11 attacks. the movie's reviews were negative. it was nominated for academy awards for best picture and best supporting actor for von sydow.