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Written January 6, 2013
Super Intensity

by Film-girlly

Since this was a true story and you know what's going to happen, you brace yourself from the start..just waiting. Once the waves roll in and the family drama begins you are breathless. Incredible acting from the entire cast. The kids are so moving. You feel everyone's pain. You really need a big cocktail after just to calm your nerves...a must to see!
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Written January 14, 2013
intense! you'll need kleenex

by moyercori

knew it would be intense but wow! it's just emotional...especially the kids who were great. you know 'the story'. tsunami comes and leaves destruction in it's wake. reminds you how small we are in relation to the earthly forces. special effects/set were amazing. cant figure out how they did all that water creation. you feel like you're on the journey with them. defintiely go see it
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Written January 21, 2013
Believer

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This movie will shake you to your core of what you hold dear and true. I did not realize the content would be so raw and vivid. A great job was done portraying the events of such a tragic situation. Will definitely rip the tears out of you.
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Written January 9, 2013
WOW WOW WOW

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i didn't know what to expect but wow what a story... to have lived threw that ordeal both parts of the parents played buy Ewan McGregor and Naomi Watts were Amazing..... a must see but lots of hard to watch parts....
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Written January 6, 2013
Thought provoker. Every parent should see this movie, but not for the faint of heart.

by amyandthomas

If you want a movie that will cause you to reflect on your priorities in life and to want to embrace your family and never let go, then this is the film for you. I have never cried so hard in a movie before, actually wailing out loud, almost uncontrollably. While the movie was difficult to watch, the tears came from a place of love and gratitude and compassion that caused me to feel fully human and alive, touching me to the core, especially as a mother, and it felt wonderful to realize how deep the ties that bind us can be, as a domestic family, and as a human family. I must admit I had to turn my head 2 or 3 times at the more disturbing or graphic scenes, but there was enough warning that they were coming that I was able to close my eyes before I saw too much. I think the movie, while focusing on the hope of this particular family, also fairly represented the destruction and life-shattering affects on the citizens of Thailand, & opened my eyes to the needs of the rest of the world.
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Written January 14, 2013
great and amazing

by grey panther

This movie was everything I hoped it would be. Amazing footage of getting caught in tsunami. I really could almost feel being tossed by the waves. Great personal story that we all can identify with. Hard to find words.
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Written January 26, 2013
life before, during and after tragedy

by Squirrel Dude

I'm one week late writing this review; however, I must say, that's it's a good film. I can't imagine myself being unfortunately caught up in a natural disaster while in a foreign country, but that's what happened to this family here. Surviving the tsunami is one thing; finding your family is another. It was stunning to see the devastating destruction - the special effects was sadly impressive. Let go of the trivial things in life. Don't sweat the small things. Great meanings from this film.
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Written January 10, 2013
THE IMPOSSIBLE

by thedoctor777

Outstanding movie in every way. Naomi Watts gives a spectacular and stunning Oscar style performance. The cast is perfect right down to the littlest child. The special effects are wonderfully done in a way that you feel you're right there yourself. It is a moving and emotional film that will bring a tear to your eyes in parts. I can't say enough good things to you that would convince you to go. This is a true story about a real family and how blessed they were to survive the hell of that day. The makeup is so realistic you believe their injuries are real. Wonderful story line and every actor gave a superb performance. Other than one other movie this year, the best assembled cast in a movie. I can't see how the director or the screenwriter could have made this film any better. It is as close to perfection as any movie could be. PLEASE go and see this film. You will be moved and see what true dedication and love is between a mother, father and their children. Again, a spectacular movie
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Written January 7, 2013
A Gripping Tale of Survival

by brianmed5

The impossible is a true survival story revolving around a family of six who become the untimely victims of one of the worst natural disasters in recorded history, the 2004 Tsunami of Thailand. The film opens with a local family lounging on an island beach resor when the impossible occurs, a freak tsunami wreaking havoc and destruction. In the wake of the aftermath, the family finds themselves on a perilous journey to reclaim what is lost. It's a hearbreaking tale of lost, tragedy, and triumph against the odds. For those seeking a tearjerker genre, this film is the place to be.
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Written January 11, 2013
An Awe Inspiring Story

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Only God could have made this happen and apparently HE did...It's a TRUE story. It makes me want to thank and praise God all the more. Great acting and the re-enactment was too true to life. I cried and my husband...O well, he's a man.
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Written February 20, 2013
The Impossible

by wohl62

Despite knowing the story line, it seemed realistic enough. However, the screams and howls and the loud yelling for the "missing people" were a little too much for an older person's ears. The acting was fairly good but, frankly, I thought the oldest boy should have been nominated for an Oscar and not the female lead. It's something to be seen but, if you miss it and pick it up on Netflix, you wouldn't lose too much except, possibly, the expansive scenery.
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Written January 22, 2013
It was breath taking

by Lchandler1228

Any time you see something like this it takes your breath away. What a strong young man who played the oldest son. And the one who lived through this, I know from things in the past that you are never the same.
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Written January 21, 2013
The Impossible

by diana petsch

S--t happens. It happened big-time that horrible day of the tsunami. Left the show feeling grateful to be alive and breathing. Also a little drained from all the drowning scenes. Be in the mood for alot of water, blood, separation and pain. Up side, families count. Many waters cannot quench love.
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Written January 6, 2013
The Impossible

by 1stock1

Excellent movie.I would give it 3 stars for adults.Some of the scenes were very realistic and somewhat gruesome. For those of you who have a tough time seeing people suffering and dying on screen, this is a film you may want to take a pass on.Therefore, I would not recommend this film for anyone under 13 without parental permission and/or supervision.The cimematography and special effects are seamless and the film puts you right in the POV of those trying to survive a tsunami near a coastal shore in Thailand.Casting was excellent and even the children's performances were top notch.
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Written February 15, 2013
A movie that defines the Tsunami experience

by thesearlsquirrel

For folks who have gone thru any type of family loss, or have had traumatic events their lives, this movie will definitely connect with you. The depiction of the fear, love and compassion are excellently done. This movie, to me, is the definitive one for giving you a feeling of what it must have been like during the Tsunami, similar to how Saving Private Ryan does that for the landing at Normandy. At times a stressful movie to watch, but, at least for the family, has a positive ending...
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