Intense and Emotional

Rating: 8/10 (12 January 2013)

An extremely intense and emotional film which was handled and directed perfectly.
The disaster itself is not spectacular, just sudden and real. The emotional aftermath isn't gushing and over the top, just....well, almost personal. You really feel for the family and for the other victims and survivors.
It's also an absolute travesty that this movie wasn't nominated for an Oscar, in particular for the special effects.
And, while I'm on the subject, it's a pity they don't have a separate Oscar category for 'Young Actor In A Supporting Role' because, in my opinion, all 3 children would have been nominated; they were brilliant.