The Impossible(2012)- User Reviews

i found this film very moving. It did not need a complicated plot as it was a true story. The bond between the mother and son was so touching and all of the young actors were incredible. I could not take my eyes off of them.

I remember when this …more»

For those guys leaving reviews that this is boring, they're the kind of people who only like movies like die hard or the terminator--all action and special effects and no story. This was a good movie. It was so realistic at parts that I got a little …more»

I watched this movie last night and was quite impressed with how well it was done. I thought it got way to "melodramatic" at the end. They played the sympathy thing for all it was worth. I found alot of technical issues which seemed more …more»

The director uses the typical loud bang right from the beginning of this movie as if it were some kind of horror film.
The audience is already on the edge of their seats and this is really uncalled for. The movie and story were both well played but the …more»

Worst movie I have seen in a long time.Slow moving,boring.Waiting for Maria to die to get some action,but no such luck.After all this is Hollywood and there will be a happy ending.The movie seems unrealistic and mocks the people that died or suffered …more»

I like movies based on true stories. This movie will touch you in many ways and many places. First, the sheer reality of it will overwhelm your senses. Second, the humanity will grab your heart. It is not just the love between the family members but also …more»

I was blown away by the emotion and impact of this movie. The young boy taking care of his mother was some of the best acting I have ever seen. This movie was well worth my ticket price. It really was one of the best I have seen in years and I go see …more»

Other then the scenes when the wave hit and immediately after this movie for me was slow, slow and SLOW. Too much time spent playing the same scenes over and over again. Acting was O.K. but I don't think anyone deserves to be up for an award winning …more»

For those of us living in such a soft, easy world, this movie is a kick in the gut. Usually in a suspenseful movie you can see what you would do if in the same situation. You'd get creative. You determine what you've got to work with and go to …more»

Definitely not for the faint of heart. the movie stays focus on realism rather then the graphics you are use to seeing in action films. This is a survival/drama based on a TRUE STORY about the Tsunami in Khao Lak,Thailand (December 26, 2004) and about …more»