This movie tells a true story—a biographical account of a family’s struggle to survive after they were caught in the Boxing Day Tsunami while staying at the Orchid Resort in Thailand. It’s a well-made example of its genre, featuring strong performances from the cast, notably Tom Holland, who brought an unexpected level of complexity to his character. I typically avoid survival stories, and only chose this one because…

I find films such as this deeply disheartening. 😭😭😭 They are unsettling, too. The performances given are excellent.

A family’s trip to Thailand for a long-awaited vacation takes an unexpected turn when they arrive in Phuket. What should have been idyllic quickly turns harrowing as an undersea earthquake triggers tsunamis, resulting in widespread devastation and a tragic loss of life—nearly 250,000 people. "Henry" (Ewan McGregor), "Maria" (Naomi Watts), and their children, "Lucas" (Tom Holland), "Simon" (Oaklee Pendergast), and "Th…

It’s another remarkable narrative rooted in reality. I believe they named it The Impossible, likely referencing how challenging those scenes and locations were to create.

The narrative itself is truly impressive, featuring standout acting from both Naomi Watts and Tom Holland alongside striking visual presentation. Still, director Bayona falls into familiar patterns seen in previous works such as "The Orphanage," generating moments of discomfort via unsettling actions that lack clear explanation.