The Impossible

The Impossible

2012 "Nothing is more powerful than the human spirit."
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The Impossible

7.5 | 1h53m | PG-13 | en | Drama

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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7.5 | 1h53m | PG-13 | en | More Info
Released: December. 21,2012 | Released Producted By: Summit Entertainment , Telecinco Cinema Country: United States of America Budget: 0 Revenue: 0 Official Website:
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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.

Genre

Drama , History , Thriller

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The Impossible (2012) is now streaming with subscription on Netflix

Cast

Naomi Watts , Ewan McGregor , Tom Holland , Samuel Joslin , Oaklee Pendergast , Marta Etura

Director

Chaiyan Chunsuttiwat

Producted By

Summit Entertainment

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Chaiyan Chunsuttiwat
Chaiyan Chunsuttiwat

Art Direction

Dídac Bono
Dídac Bono

Art Direction

Marina Pozanco
Marina Pozanco

Art Direction

Jaime Anduiza
Jaime Anduiza

Art Direction

Eugenio Caballero
Eugenio Caballero

Production Design

Pilar Revuelta
Pilar Revuelta

Set Decoration

Óscar Faura
Óscar Faura

Director of Photography

Anna Bingemann
Anna Bingemann

Costume Design

Sparka Lee Hall
Sparka Lee Hall

Costume Design

Maria Reyes
Maria Reyes

Costume Design

Alessandro Bertolazzi
Alessandro Bertolazzi

Hair Designer

Giorgio Gregorini
Giorgio Gregorini

Hairstylist

Hilary Haines
Hilary Haines

Hairstylist

Itziar Arrieta
Itziar Arrieta

Hairstylist

Rick Findlater
Rick Findlater

Hairstylist

Sarah Love
Sarah Love

Hairstylist

Marta Roggero
Marta Roggero

Makeup Artist

Chiara Ugolini
Chiara Ugolini

Makeup Artist

Alessandro Bertolazzi
Alessandro Bertolazzi

Makeup Designer

Montse Ribé
Montse Ribé

Special Effects Makeup Artist

The Impossible Audience Reviews

Peereddi I was totally surprised at how great this film.You could feel your paranoia rise as the film went on and as you gradually learned the details of the real situation.
Numerootno A story that's too fascinating to pass by...
Neive Bellamy Excellent and certainly provocative... If nothing else, the film is a real conversation starter.
Skyler Great movie. Not sure what people expected but I found it highly entertaining.
lucymadelaine Really well portrayed for real life events, great acting. Very entertaining
mollyk-86151 This film was absolutely out of this world. I cried start to finish, what a rollercoaster. The acting and filming is spot on, the family this is based on must and as you can tell are very proud. 10/10 for everything. Don't think any other film is going to beat this one for me.
ntekdogan It'a grear movie! There is no lame cliches and in some part you can feel uptight but it's worth it! At some point you might predict the end but that's fine. There is no regret in it!
Helio The trivia section notes "the Ball was Yellow not Red, as shown in the film. Maria Belón said it was the "biggest lie" in the movie." How can that be the biggest lie in the movie when the film based on her Spanish family's story are portrayed as being English? What other lies are there?Many reviewers have criticized the movie for that portrayal and that the film does little to portray the Thai that died (nor the Sri Lankans for that matter). Don't they see that is the truth of the story being told that it is a Hollywood world?Did any of them try to fund a version that told a different story? Did any of them reach out to help the victims other than to criticize this movie? What help is that? How different is that than some film company making a profit for telling this tale? Perhaps the outcry would have been even greater had they portrayed the Thai victims and made money for that.When the son lies to his Mom that her leg is still red (and hence well) it is a metaphor for the whole story that things are not well in how the incident has impacted civilization and belies the lie that Hollywood Culture (you and I who watch this film) cares.I was grief stricken when this disaster struck and reached out to friends who were in the area. Sure enough they were greatly affected having been swept away in the path of the tsunami. I contributed nothing to the relief fund. (My donations go to Wildlife Conservation)This is just a movie; it helps to remind that the disaster happened and that concern for extent of the disaster is a Western perspective. We are not one with the world - therein lies the truth of the lies - we don't care.The special effects and editing were superb - it was so realistic 10 out of 10. The story and acting so so - a 5 out of 10 for an average of 7. For revealing our lies - priceless.