one word, astounding!

Rating: 9/10 (21 January 2013)

Am speechlessamazed! What an absolute blinder of a film. Film making of the highest order from Juan Antonio Bayona. I feel he was denied a deserving academy award nomination for best director. And film was wrongfully denied a nomination for the best picture. Not only does he pay respect to the countless victims that were lost in the overwhelming tragedy, he makes creative choices and liberties only the most seasoned directors can take. Starring Academy Award Nominee Naomi Watts and Ewan McGregor, the film tells the TRUE story about a British-family, living in Japan and was vacationing in Thailand when one of the worst natural disasters of our time separates them.
Some of the scenes of this were simply incredible. I can tell you about one, when 3 brothers finally found each other, I swear that scene sent shivers down my spine! Aaah astounding
In 2011 there were 10 films in the nomination for the best film category, this year there is 9. I believe this one is the missing 10th!