The Impossible(2012)- User Reviews

I am appalled at the raving reviews your users have bestowed on this boring movie. Maybe they put something in the popcorn or,more likely,the good reviews were made by the producers themselves
The screenplay has no imagination and good actors have nothing …more»

This disaster movie moved me to tears....the story was very well told, and the images were soo real. it felt like you were totally in the water and experiencing the sights and sounds of someone who was dragged under water by the waves. The way the movie …more»

Every once in a while a movie will come along that tells a story that has a lasting effect on a person. These movies cut to the heart and keep a person dwelling on that story for days and weeks. The Impossible is one of those movies. I can really only …more»

all i have to say is wow.....every aspect of the movie was great..it made me feel like i was actually in the tsunami....ten minutes in and action starts......i would pay to go see it again! i think seeing it in the theater gives you the full effect...im …more»

Years ago I saw THE SEA INSIDE with Javier Bardem, and that was simply fantastic. Now comes THE IMPOSSIBLE, with stunning visual effects and a story line that really underlines the strength of the human spirit.
With some shots that left me unconvinced …more»

The movie was very intense. I really enjoyed the plot, there were no low moments it was put together VERY well.
HOWEVER, the only disappointment I have is that at the very end when the real family was shown, it seemed that they were not white (or Caucasian …more»

In my opinion this movie should be up for best movie and more Oscar Nominations. It belongs in the best picture category. Much better movie than "Silver Linings Playbook"! The children in this movie were fabulous! If it were just another disaster …more»

What a fantastic epic of family love and how important those close to us are. This movie takes you into the tsunami and all of the emotions that go with the tragic event, but does not overplay the gruesome portions. The theater was half full and at he …more»

.In 2004 I felt empathy for the people and the enormous loss the tsunami caused, and then I forgot about it. This movie brought me back. It seemed like a very accurate view of survival, chaos, pain,loss, hope and the humanity that there was, It was very …more»

Saw the movie yesterday, Jan 21st and although the movie is great, full of terrifying action and has a great ending, having the seen the many documentaries shown of the real beginning of the tsunami of 2004 that killed so many people, I wonder why the …more»