The Impossible
Nothing is more powerful than the human spirit.
Nothing is more powerful than the human spirit.
Drama, Thriller
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2012
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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.
Director:
Cast:
Same Director
Details
Rated:
PG-13
Runtime:
113 min
Release date:
9 Sep 2012
Country:
US, ES
Languages:
English, Spanish, Swedish, Thai
Budget:
$45,000,000
Revenue:
$198,087,212
Awards:
Nominated for 1 Oscar. Another 27 wins & 65 nominations.
Top Critics Reviews
rotten:
Although it's ostensibly based on true events, The Impossible is not so much an inspiring tale of survival as it is an action flick.
– Bilge Ebiri,
New York Magazine/Vulture,
4 Jan 2013
fresh:
Naomi Watts gives one of her finest, most physically commanding turns.
– Lisa Kennedy,
Denver Post,
4 Jan 2013
fresh:
This is an unforgettable tribute to the determination of a very special family.
– Richard Roeper,
Richard Roeper.com,
17 Jan 2013
fresh:
The tsunami sequence is amazing, right up there with the one Clint Eastwood staged in Hereafter.
– Peter Rainer,
Christian Science Monitor,
18 Jan 2013
rotten:
Alas, the movie tells a rather commonplace story.
– David Denby,
New Yorker,
28 Jan 2013