It would be a lie if you said you didn’t miss Sandra Bullock in the past year; she’s back on the big screen where she belongs. We have a look at her latest work.
It’s no secret that Sandra Bullock had taken a break from the limelight all through 2011. It was a good time to fade away as she had just won an Oscar for The Blind Side. However, it did seem a bit rushed, as she had cancelled promotional appearances in Europe citing “unforeseen personal reasons”.
Unfortunately, she had found out with the rest of the world that long-time husband, motorcycle builder and Monster Garage host, Jessie James had been cheating on her. The rumours of infidelity took a toll on the now single mother of her adopted child. After a good few months, the actress decided to come back to what she does best, although she admits that she often wondered if she wanted to rush back to acting after her divorce. It was tough on the both of them.
“I honestly didn’t think I was in a place where I wanted to work or wanted to step out of where I was. I wasn’t prepared. But the opportunity was louder than my head,” she revealed.
It was director Stephen Daldry’s lobbying for her to appear in Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close that convinced Bullock to return to movies.
Although there have been several theatrical releases and TV movies made about 9/11, few have stirred the soul like Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close. It’s an emotional powerhouse of a film, an unforgettable and rewarding experience. Centred around a young boy’s search for answers in the wake of his father’s untimely death in the World Trade Center, director Stephen Daldry’s film is perhaps the first to deal with the matter on such a raw level.
Like her co-star Tom Hanks, Bullock is liberated from the burden of carrying a film; in that supporting role truly performs like she hasn’t in a while. Playing Hanks’ widow and the mother to heartbroken Oskar played by Thomas Horn, her work in the film is surprising — and surprisingly rewarding.
What she said
She opened up to the press recently about why she chose to do a role in this movie. Who would make a comeback if it only meant 24 minutes of screen time? What made this movie call out to her?
“I don’t know how many moments and opportunities like this there’ll be — with stories like this, with directors and casts like this. It’s like the rare moments in life where all the elements are there, and they all come together for some strange or bigger reason. You can’t say no to that,” she explains.
Once you’ve seen it, you will find yourself agreeing with her. She may not have a lot of screen time, but we still thought this one could land her that second Oscar. Watch Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close to find out if you think the same.
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