Review of The Impossible (2012) by Darnell F — 18 Jun 2013

Remarkable effects and strong acting throughout.

This review of The Impossible (2012) was written by Darnell F on 18 Jun 2013.

The Impossible has generally received very positive reviews.

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The schmaltz factor is ramped up a little too high, and the central story is the least interesting aspect of the film, it's the things going…

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By Dylan R (367) on 07 Jun 2017

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By Pablo A. Scholz (320) for Clarín (492) on 22 Jan 2018

Watts manages to transmit all the pain she suffers and what goes through the head of the protagonist... [Full review in Spanish]…

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By Dogegamer2015 (242) on 19 Sep 2020

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By Amheretojudge (1,029) on 21 Sep 2018

Subtle and genuinely effective…

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By Spencer P (651) on 13 Dec 2017

Memorable not so much for its action or effects (though both are gripping and intense) but for its humanity…

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By Riff J (755) on 11 Jul 2018

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By Scott G (1,078) on 02 Aug 2018

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