Review of The Impossible (2012) by Nikki W — 03 Aug 2013

Incredible movie but get the tissue out for this tear jerker.

This review of The Impossible (2012) was written by Nikki W on 03 Aug 2013.

The Impossible has generally received very positive reviews.

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