THE IMPOSSIBLE

The tag line is "Nothing is more powerful than the human spirit."  That also summarizes this story of a couple and their three sons who while on vacation in Thailand, get swept away by a horrific Tsunami.  This is based on the real life account of a real family.

Naomi Watts is nominated for an Academy Award for her portrayal of the matriarch, Maria.  She is a good actress who really took over her role.  Ewan McGregor is a good actor (and nice on the eyes too) but I liked him better in Moulin Rouge and have heard good things about Salmon Fishing in the Yeman.  The real stand out is the young actor, Tom Holland, who plays the oldest son, Lucas.  He was amazing as the young son who feels unappreciated by his parents for all his help raising his younger brothers, shows toughness to those brothers and then vulnerability during the storm returning once again to being  strong and mature for his young age.

Some of the extras on the film were actual survivors from the Tsunami which is hard for me to comprehend living through that event in real time and then fictionally while filming  a movie.  This truly does show that there is nothing more powerful than the human spirit and when you walk out of the theater, you will feel wet, exhausted and grateful for being alive and safe.

I give this two thumbs up pointing to my belief in a higher power that allows me to still be here enjoying wonderful movies like this and the love of my family and friends.