Review of The Impossible (2012) by Alvaro V — 14 Sep 2014

Great disaster movie but very cheesy in parts.

This review of The Impossible (2012) was written by Alvaro V on 14 Sep 2014.

The Impossible has generally received very positive reviews.

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