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The Impossible (2012)

Directed by


Starring (View all)
Naomi Watts Naomi Watts
Maria
Tom Holland Tom Holland
Lucas
Samuel Joslin Samuel Joslin
Thomas
Marta Etura Marta Etura
Simone
Geraldine Chaplin Geraldine Chaplin
Old Woman


Written by
Sergio G. Sánchez Sergio G. Sánchez
(written by)


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Overwhelmingly powerful and affecting

11 years, 1 month ago at Feb 4 0:54
4 votes
"Lucas, look at this place. They're so busy in here. You get to go and do something. Go help people. You're good at it."

Due to the efforts of Roland Emmerich and Michael Bay, cinema-goers are accustomed to seeing images of mass disaster, to the point that we have become desensitised to destruction and perceive it as innocuous entertainment. But prepare yourselves, because director ... read more

A very good movie

9 years ago at Feb 20 8:15
1 vote
Since this movie was chosen by Roger Ebert as one of the best movies released in 2012 so there was a good chance that the whole thing would be good and I was quite eager to check it out. Eventually, after watching the damned thing, I would agree with Roger Ebert and I’m actually surprised that this movie didn’t get more attention when it was released (eventually, only Naomi Watts received a O... read more

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11 years, 2 months ago at Jan 10 14:28
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Super movie based on a true story of family that not only survived & managed the odds of natural disaster of mega level. The tsunami that hits the shores of south east Asian countries creating havoc and total devastation in south east Asian countries specially Indonesia, Japan & Thailand.

The Impossible focused the gritty true story of a family that actually experienced a catastrophe ... read more
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In December 2004, close-knit family Maria, Henry and their three sons begin their winter vacation in Thailand. But the day after Christmas, the idyllic holiday turns into an incomprehensible nightmare when a terrifying roar rises from the depths of the sea, followed by a wall of black water that devours everything in its path. Though Maria and her family face their darkest hour, unexpected displays of kindness and courage ameliorate their terror.
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