The best film of 2012

Rating: 10/10 (7 March 2014)

The Impossible was the best film or 2012 in my opinion. Not since Saving Private Ryan had I been so emotionally invested in a film from the first frame. I knew little to nothing about the movie before watching it and I think that is the best way to go into this movie. I encourage anyone to give this movie a look as I feel you will not be disappointed. The Impossible was a hit overseas but for some reason American audiences didn't connect with it or it got overlooked. I have shown this movie to most of my family and a bunch of friends and they have all had the same overwhelming reaction that it was an amazing movie and one of the best films they have seen in a long time.
My older brother who is a huge movie buff had never heard of this movie. When he told me that, I was kind of in shock. How did I come across such a gem of a movie that he and never heard of. I watched it with him and he was captivated from beginning to end. When the movie was over he actually felt ashamed that he had never heard of it and didn't know how it had not won the Oscar for best picture. He then began to research who the director and writer was so he could see what else they have done and watch that.
I know you don't know my brother, but if you did you would know that he doesn't just take that big of an interest in anyone. He saw a gifted writing and amazing direction and wanted to know what else was out there that he could watch from the writer or director. FYI the director made a movie call The Orphanage which I haven't seen yet but plan on it very soon. Do yourself a favor, give The Impossible a look. You will not be disappointed.