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Written January 12, 2013
OMG! SUCH A FANTASTIC MOVIE

by haleyanne0623

I haven't seen a movie this good in so long. It's a tear jerker for sure. I'm definitely going to see this movie again, no questions asked.
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Written February 2, 2013
Title fits it well

by suefy76

This movie really makes you think about what the important things in life are. If you're in the mood for a tear-jerker then this is the movie to see. When you are watching it you need to remember it's based on a true story and that makes it even more dramatic.
I would recommend this for anyone.
There were two grown men sitting next to me when I went and they were just as stunned as I during the entire film and sat in silence as the credits rolled.
A must see in my book.
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Written January 21, 2013
EPIC

by joe3136

If Naomi Watts is overlooked for the Oscar for that child Jennifer Lawrence, I will be pissed. She deserves an Oscar more than any woman in recent memory for this role. WHat that must have taken out of her as a mother....stunning performance. AMazing experience that will always haunt me
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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 12, 2013
True Family Devotion

by lovehappyendings

Excellent story of people and family coming together. What an amazing story. How they survive is nothing short of "impossible". I love how the family was connected with their devotion to one another. Very well done.
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Written February 6, 2013
The Impossible

by Forestree3

A stunning and sensitive portrayal of a harrowing experience. The Impossible is truly a metaphor of life and thought provoking. The acting of the youngest son was amazing for a child that age. Kudos to the coaches. We need more movies like this one. It was so authentically presented that I frequently thought I was watching a documentary.
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Written January 14, 2013
Absolutely fantastic!

by butierfamily

This was an amazing movie! It grabbed you from the minute the wave hit the resort. Extremely emotional and powerful. If you don't leave that movie with a new appreciation for your wife and children, then you don't have a heart!
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Written January 28, 2013
The Impossible

by bratiness

This was a great movie. My husband and I both enjoyed it and would see it again. The action was so real and the actors did a wonderful job. This was a true story and it seemed as if it was just happening as everything was so real.
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Written January 27, 2013
Moving and realistic

by floatingflower

Loved the movie. Seemed very realistic, had to fight back tears. Extraordinary famly love depicted convincingly. Was suprised to see family looked a bit different than the family in the movie.
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Written January 7, 2013
FANTASTIC!!!

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At last, a very well told story supported by great special effects and good acting. I think Naomi Watt's leg needs to get an award or something. That thing had a life of its own. :)
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Written January 6, 2013
Impossible to watch and have dry eyes!

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This movie was a heavy one. You really got a sense of what it would have been like to experience a tsunami. The acting was superb. The boy who played Lucas should get an academy award. He stole the movie. Don't see this if you want a fun movie, but don't miss it either.
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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 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 February 2, 2013
Captures the Hope and Humanity out of the horrific events of the tsunami

by Jonoringading

One of the best films I have ever seen. It took the time to focus on the things that make us human. I would not bring children to this movie, because it so realistically brings the viewer to experience first hand the devastation of the tsunami. However, the wonderful scenes of all the people helping victims and each other made this an example of what we should focus on as a society.
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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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