The impossible, with naomi watts and ewan mcgregor the. Tsunami survivor maria belon reflects on the impossible. Closely based on the real events and almost miraculous reunion of the belon family, as a result of the indian ocean tsunami, the impossible is utterly compelling from start to finish and will pluck mercilessly at your heartstrings. Bayonas the impossible is a truelife disaster movie that opens with a spectacularly harrowing recreation of the mass destruction and death wreaked by the 2004 indian ocean tsunami. It is based on the experience of maria belon and her family in the 2004 indian ocean tsunami. The impossible 2012 rotten tomatoes movie trailers. The english bennet family are on christmas holiday in thailand when the tsunami hits. The indian ocean tsunami of 2004 was one of the worlds most horrific natural disasters we have yet to witness. Mother maria bennet, an exdoctor, is swept out in the tidal wave with oldest son. One moment they are on an island vacation, and the next they are subjects of a cruel, natural disaster.
True story of the impossible miracle survival of family who inspired tsunami movie. The impossible follows the story of a single family holidaying in thailand during the disaster. The scale and speed of the devastation defy comprehension, and no movie could be expected to. The movie establishes them at the resort as they are having fun.
Their solution was to deal with one british family on vacation in thailand from japan, but their film uses that family as a catalyst to show the tsunamis awful effect. The impossible movie of the tsunami khao lak forum. An unforgettable account of a family caught, with tens of thousands of strangers, in the mayhem of one of the worst natural catastrophes of our time the 2004 indian ocean tsunami. A vacationing couple and their three sons become caught up in thailands 2004 tsunami. Tsunami survivors impossible story hits the big screen bbc. Bayona and the visual effects supervisor felix berges discuss how they created a convincing tsunami scene in the impossible. Tracking one familys harrowing experiences, this gripping drama depicts the chaos generated by the massive 2004 tsunami in southeast asia. There are no tv airings of the impossible in the next 14 days. Parents need to know that the impossible is an intense family drama set against the 2004 asian tsunami. She was portrayed in the 2012 film the impossible by naomi. Jan 04, 20 the impossible submerges the true impact of the tsunami ja bayonas disaster movie is accomplished, but overlooks the overwhelming majority of the 2004 disasters victims published. I decided to watch the impossible largely to see naomi watts performance, for which she was nominated as best actress by the motion picture academy, screen actors guild, golden globes and numerous critics groups.
Naturally when you see hollywood producing another disaster movie, you begin to fret and realisation hits that its going to be another overthetop and highly. She was severely injured in the tsunami and nearly died. Nominated for an academy award best actress, naomi watts and based on the true story of one familys survival, the impossible is an epic journey to the core of the human heart. Aside from clint eastwoods underpowered hereafter, the legacy of 2004s boxing day tsunami has yet to get the film it deserves. The impossible, juan antonio bayonas new tsunami flick, begins with a title card informing us that what we are about to witness is a true story of.
Tsunami drama the impossible is improbably powerful. They stop in thailand for a christmas vacation at an absolutely beautiful fivestar resort. Movies like the impossible if you like the impossible you are looking for heartbreaking, suspense and realistic movies about with survival, tsunami, natural disaster, courage, family in danger, forces of nature and tragedy themes of drama, history and thriller genre shot in spain or thailand. No, its not racist, and no, you dont have to be a parent to feel the film in your bones. Oct 22, 2015 the impossible is based on true life events, and just as real life cant adhere solely to one genre, neither can the film. Naomi watts and ewan mcgregor star in the impossible, a film based on the true story of one family who were caught in the deadly boxing. Rentals include 30 days to start watching this video and 48 hours to finish once started. Yes, the tsunami is terrifying, the injuries gruesome and shockingly realistic, and the pain and suffering visible on just about everyones faces. Does anyone know what happened to the little boy that maria rescued after the tsunami. Bringing a blockbuster vision to a largescale disaster that demands it, juan antonio bayonas the impossible delivers a visceral treatment of the 2004 indian ocean tsunami only hampered. Maria belon born may 12, 1966 is a spanish physician and motivational speaker, known for surviving the 2004 indian ocean earthquake and tsunami when she was on vacation in thailand with her husband enrique quique alvarez and three sons lucas, simon and tomas alvarez. Maria, henry along with 3 boys started the familys winter vacation in thailand and they are eager for the great day in this tropical paradise. Dec 21, 2012 enter your location to see which movie theaters are playing the impossible near you.
Director juan antonio bayonas the impossible aims to tell one familys story of struggle and survival after the disastrous indian ocean tsunami of 2004. Ultimately, this is a touching and heartwarming film, as the true kindness of humanity can be seen in this time of great loss. It is based on a real story that started december 26th, 2004 when the indian ocean tsunami hit. Therefore, it is made up of a hybrid of genres and includes conventions of a drama, thriller, action and a true story, as well as just a disaster movie. Because of the subject matter, there are many upsetting sequences, particularly in the first half hour after the tsunami hits. Tsunami survivors impossible story hits the big screen. The impossible movie tv listings and schedule tv guide. The impossible is a film about a family torn apart and dying. Maria bennetts reallife counterpart, maria belon, has a story credit on this. In any case, this tense and deeply moving film, based on a true story that occurred during the 2004 indian ocean tsunami, achieves its goals on all.
Her journeynow depicted in the impossible, a film thats garnering awards buzz, including a golden globe nomination for star naomi watts is a tale of survival against all odds. He was present in thailand during the 2004 tsunami, his experiences mirroring those portrayed in the film the impossible. Add the impossible to your watchlist to find out when its coming back. Although i assumed its climax, as shown in clint eastwoods film hereafter 2010, would never be surpassed, that was before i had seen the impossible. The impossible is based on true life events, and just as real life cant adhere solely to one genre, neither can the film. The impossible tells the story of a family caught in the 2004 indian ocean tsunami. Whilst the family name is anglicised to bennett slightly strange, as this is a spanish movie the mother and. Mother maria bennet, an exdoctor, is swept out in the tidal wave with oldest son lucas. Creating the tsunami scene in the impossible the new york. A 2012 film about one familys impossible story during the boxing day tsunami. Killing over 230,000 people, it left after it, immense devastation. Henry, his doctor wife, maria, and their three sons, fly from japan where henry is stationed. Bayona maria belon movie interviews movies based on real life events naomi watts summit entertainment the impossible tom holland tsunami. This story is about a family, maria, henry and their three sons lucas, thomas and simon.
It is about a western family and their struggle for survival amid horrid. The impossible new trailer 2012 ewan mcgregor, naomi. The impossible is beautifully accurate, writes tsunami. The tsunami that devastated the pacific basin in the winter of 2004 remains one of the worst natural disasters in history. Straightforward reallife account of a family of five torn apart by the devastating tsunami that struck thailand in 2004 and their efforts to find each. Enter your location to see which movie theaters are playing the impossible near you. Lo imposible is a 2012 englishlanguage spanish disaster drama film directed by j.
Check if it is available to stream online via where to watch. She was petrified, alone and convinced she was dying. Creating the tsunami scene in the impossible the new. The story of a tourist family in thailand caught in the destruction and chaotic aftermath of the 2004 indian ocean tsunami. Rent the impossible 2012 on dvd and bluray dvd netflix. Start your free trial to watch the impossible and other popular tv shows and movies including new releases, classics, hulu originals, and more. The impossible submerges the true impact of the tsunami ewan. Although obviously bringing lots of memories to the thai communities, it also. First, to dispel the two talking points attending the impossible, juan antonio bayonas dramatization of the 2004 indian ocean tsunami. Dec 15, 2017 true story of the impossible miracle survival of family who inspired tsunami movie. The impossible cast, info, trivia famous birthdays. It features british cast naomi watts, ewan mcgregor and tom holland. With naomi watts, ewan mcgregor, tom holland, oaklee pendergast. An account of a family caught in the 2004 indian ocean tsunami.
I realized that with the subject matter being the 2004 tsunami in southeast asia this would be a serious film. Watch the impossible streaming online hulu free trial. The impossible submerges the true impact of the tsunami ja bayonas disaster movie is accomplished, but overlooks the overwhelming majority of the. Tsunami survivors impossible story hits the big screen bbc news. The impossible tsunami scene analysis second draft. But on the morning of 2612, when the whole family was. Naomi watts and ewan mcgregor star in the impossible, a film based on the true story of one family who were caught in the deadly indian ocean tsunami. Dec 21, 2012 director juan antonio bayonas the impossible aims to tell one familys story of struggle and survival after the disastrous indian ocean tsunami of 2004. The impossible new trailer 2012 ewan mcgregor, naomi watts movie hd an account of a family. The impossible is a disaster movie much, much better than the usual overblown fare pumped out by hollywood. The movie the impossible an account of a family caught, with tens of thousands of strangers, in the mayhem of one of the worst natural catastrophes of our time the 2004 tsunami was filmed mainly in khao lak at the orchid beach resort, phuket and krabi in thailand between september 2010 and february 2011. Dec 19, 2012 the tsunami that devastated the pacific basin in the winter of 2004 remains one of the worst natural disasters in history. They went on christmas vacations to thailand but after a few days the indian ocean earthquake created a tsunami that flooded the area with overwhelming destructive power. The impossible 2012 bluray 1080p 720p 480p dual audio.
Jan 03, 20 in any case, this tense and deeply moving film, based on a true story that occurred during the 2004 indian ocean tsunami, achieves its goals on all counts. The scale and speed of the devastation defy comprehension, and no movie could be expected to convey the. A regular family maria naomi watts, henry ewan mcgregor and their three kids travel to thailand to spend christmas. Jan 21, 20 her journeynow depicted in the impossible, a film thats garnering awards buzz, including a golden globe nomination for star naomi wattsis a tale of survival against all odds. The real family on whose experiences the film is based is spanish. True story of the impossible miracle survival of family who inspired tsunami movie she was petrified, alone and convinced she was dying but in a miracle that inspired the impossible, the mum. This tsunami is the 2nd worst natural disaster of any type, in term of lives lost, since 1900. The cast includes naomi watts, ewan mcgregor and tom holland.
A family struggles to survive during the 2004 indian ocean tsunami. Naomi watts plays the role of a tough mother while she seeks to find the rest of her family. Her journeynow depicted in the impossible, a film thats garnering awards buzz, including a golden globe nomination for star naomi wattsis a tale of survival against all odds. The film based on a true story about the miraculous survival of a family in the indian ocean after the tsunami in 2004.
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