Breathtaking

Rating: 9/10 (3 March 2014)

I can honestly say this is one of my favorite movies of all time. This movie is so raw, so powerful, and truly shows me to never take anything granted- especially my family. When the family got separated from each other, I was so scared for them...I know this was based off of a true story, and I can only imagine going through something like this.
The gore in the movie certainly took away from the attraction for me, although obviously there will be some nasty parts after they get thrown around in a tsunami. I have quite a week stomach though, so those scenes were not for me. I feel that those scenes were vital for truly making the film very life-like and show what really happens in such drastic conditions as this.
The characters were so real, and I feel that the actors and actresses did an AMAZING job portraying their parts. I was particularly attached to Lucas, the oldest son, and as I watched the film, I literally felt like I was him in some ways.
I think the story was told very nicely, and it has stayed with me ever since I watched it. I think everyone should get a chance to watch The Impossible.