The ImpossibleMovie Reviews


  • Must Go! Based on 6,371 reviews
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    Written January 28, 2013

    Great movie, but not PG-13

    by jh354

    This movie was very heart- wrenching and the acting was fabulous. I brought my 13 and 14 year old children and it was not appropriate for them. There are 3 unnecessary boob shots of Naomi Watts (one where her breast is completely bare) that I was not prepared for. There are some shots of open wounds that they turned their heads away from as it was so graphic. I can understand that the director wanted to realistically illustrate this tragic disaster, but it should have been given an R rating.

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    Written January 19, 2013

    Happy ening for this family

    by tasteful1

    Knowing the outcome of this difficult to watch movie made it much more doable. Tragic true survival story. Well acted--the boys were great. How can Naomi Watts look good even while dripping with blood?

    • 4 out of 6 found this review helpful.
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  • Must Go!
    Written January 13, 2013

    The best movie you'll see in 2013

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    Gut-wrenching and utterly moving, this film is a beautiful account of a real families strength and struggle during the 2004 Tsunami in Thailand. It's amazing to see how this family endured such a massive tragedy, and eventually overcame and became reunited.

    • 5 out of 8 found this review helpful.
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    Written January 13, 2013

    first 15 minutes riveting

    by petersen101

    went with 4 teenagers thought the movie was intense and at times more gory then expected but all around loved it and over 2 hours flew by, bring your tissues even if you are a guy.

    • 4 out of 6 found this review helpful.
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    Written January 13, 2013

    Intensely moving

    by 8baers

    This is a movie to see with someone you love...makes you really think about life and relationships. If you are tough, you will cry. If you are sensitive, bring kleenex. Appropriately graphic for the real story, but might be too intense for younger teens and children.

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  • So-so
    Written January 6, 2013

    A Bit Predictable

    by Great Oz

    I'm a Naomi Watts fan, so I was hoping for a better film. The story is bit predictable, so there's not a lot of tension. The acting is first rate and the special effects are very well done, but the film was tedious in parts. Go if you are into disaster films.

    • 4 out of 7 found this review helpful.
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  • Go
    Written January 5, 2013

    Extremely Uncomfortable To Watch But A Very Good Film.

    by Alon Patterson

    Thanks to some stellar effects and superb photography, this film does a fine job of garnering audience empathy. The talent lends a good bit to the screenplay as well. It's worth the price of a ticket. See it. You won't be disappointed.

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  • I'm In
    Written January 2, 2013
    by r_bashir

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    Written January 29, 2013
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    Written January 31, 2013
    by Daniel Hardy Simonds

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    Written January 6, 2013

    Not impressed

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    No, didn't enjoy the movie. Left the theatre thinking it was a waste of my time.

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    Written December 9, 2012
    by pnanna693

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    Written December 16, 2012
    by cdcthatsme184

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    Written October 8, 2012
    by atobolsk

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