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Written February 4, 2013
The Impossible

by RNfan

It is amazing how the actors were able to convey so much emotion and "fill the screen" with very little dialogue....the director was able to move from TV coverage to filming almost seamlessly...it was a miracle of a movie about a real-life miracle of one family surviving such complete devastation.... agreat film, but not for young children who would react to the obvious scenes of death and mangled, bleeding people...
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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
Amazing!

by kahanu

The story is amazing, that this family could have been torn apart like this and still survived. It's really amazing anyone survived.

The crew did a great job of recreating the events and atmosphere of the aftermath. I used to be in the film business and know all about special effects and it's mind-boggling what they did here.

You should definitely see it.
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Written January 8, 2013
The Impossible

by joao_tiago_21

?"The impossible" is a very good portrait of a common bond between a family that suffered the tragic episode that took place in Sri Lanka.

The film has the ability to represent that aspect so clear that we easily comprehend what drives a person when taken to the limits of survival. Generic thoughts lead us to the stereotype: (the weak one we must protect) but the film show us sucessfully the opposite and the ones that seemed so fragile, are the real heroes.

The morality that is presented, force us to reflect that we should cherish to our closest ones and even known some parts seems to be questionable in terms of coincidence, the enormous scale of such disaster transforms the fact into another perspective that everything is possible in a total chaos.

The emotional public will hardly sustain their tears and with a stunnning representation by the dimensions of the tsunami, the movie is such a good example by showing the real strenght of the nature.
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Written March 9, 2013
Stunning

by CheetoEater

We saw this film mostly because it was something to do, not expecting too much. We were so wrong. It was filmed beautifully with horribly realistic effects and wonderfully portrayed characters. You really feel them rise to their highest level as they struggle through truly Impossible challenges. It was such a surprise and just stunning. All I could say when it was over was "wow". Of course, highly recommended.
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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 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 12, 2013
A Powerful Movie and a Powerful Story

by Child-at-Heart

I really don't know how they made this movie (i.e., special effects); parts of it are so horrific. It made a tremendous impact on the whole audience in the theater where we watched it, and parts are VERY sad -- even more so because its' true -- but it's a wonderful story of family devotion to one another! The cast was wonderful; Naomi Watts gave an Oscar-worthy performance, as did the young actor who played her son Lucas.
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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 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 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 February 11, 2013
The Impossible

by robfus50

Very good. Special effects good. Clean movie. Grusome effects are not over done at all. They are done in such a way as to not gross you out.
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Written February 9, 2013
Great story of human perseverance!

by jeffhook

Helps people see the importance of family in this day and age when everyone is locked into their separate electronics ... when terror strikes, family means so much! Will this start a new genre of film around dealing with the contemporary natural disasters we are seeing due to climate change?
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Written January 23, 2013
Sad but Uplifting

by BoroAviator

I wish I could give this a "must go", but I can't. There were some aspects of this movie that could have been done much better. I hate to sound like the PC police, but I did find it odd that so many of the faces in the movie were white. I've never been to Thailand, but at times, it looked more like New Jersey based on the background faces. I couldn't help but let that throw me off just a little.
Naomi Watts was great, but I saw one other performance last year that I thought was more Oscar worthy (SLP). The little boys in the movie are outstanding.
Overall, this is a sad movie. The sniffles all around the theater were very audible. However, the uplifting parts are what I took out of the movie with me. These kind of movies make a person realize just how fleeting life is for EVERYBODY.
Good movie. See it, but be prepared if you, or anyone you go along with, are already overly emotional.
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Written February 23, 2013
Naomi Watts may have the nomination, but this is Tom Holland's movie

by 140bytemoviereview

The Impossible is about the 2004 tsunami and one family's struggle to survive and reunite. Naomi Watts has a Best Actress Oscar nomination for her portrayal of the mother, but it is16-year-old Tom Holland who matches her in every scene they share. He should have a Best Supporting Actor nod. The first half of the film revolves around these two, while Ewan McGregor's father and his two younger sons take up most of the second half. It's in this second half that the film seems to lose focus, and this second half is a bit weaker than the first.

Still, it's a film worth seeing. Keep in mind, this is about the greatest natural disaster in modern times, so it's no date-night movie. Oh, and bring plenty of hankies. I give it ****.

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