The Impossible (2012) - April 23, 2013 - Blu-ray Forum

Akijama · 01-13-2013, 12:49 AM

Quote:

Director Juan Antonio Bayona follows up his critically acclaimed feature debut THE ORPHANAGE with this drama set during the 2004 Thailand tsunami, detailing one family's incredible fight for survival. Inspired by actual events, THE IMPOSSIBLE finds Henry (Ewan McGregor), his wife Maria (Naomi Watts), and their three sons lounging poolside at a scenic Thailand resort following an eventful Christmas. But just as the family begins to forget their troubles and settle in for a relaxing tropical getaway, one of the worst natural disasters in modern history changes their lives in the blink of an eye. Meanwhile, as shock gives way to abject horror, the devoted parents fight to protect their children, encountering scenes of heart-wrenching tragedy and experiencing acts of incredible compassion as the entire country is engulfed in chaos. Tom Hollander and Geraldine Chaplin co-star.

4 stars out of 4 -- "Here is a searing film of human tragedy....THE IMPOSSIBLE is one of the best films of the year."-- Roger Ebert, Chicago Sun-Times

iScottie · 01-13-2013, 12:55 AM

Heard great things about this.

Will check it out.

brandon_260 · 01-13-2013, 01:19 AM

Likely a first day purchase for me. Loved the film, especially Naomi Watts, who is up there with Michelle Williams and Jessica Chastain as one of my favorite actresses.

5th Of November · 01-13-2013, 04:01 AM

This was amazing! If you enjoyed films like Cast Away or 127 Hours, I'd highly recommend it. I can't believe that it's based on a true story. The Orphanage is probably my favorite horror movie, so I'm not surprised at how much I liked this. I can't wait to see what Juan Antonio Bayona does next!

spanky87 · 01-13-2013, 04:06 AM

I think Watts' performance is the best of the actress nominees this year.

5th Of November · 01-13-2013, 04:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by spanky87

I think Watts' performance is the best of the actress nominees this year.

Jessica Chastain is probably the favorite, but I'd love to see Naomi Watts win. I really thought she should have won something for The Painted Veil, but she wasn't even nominated.

philip74 · 01-13-2013, 01:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by spanky87

I think Watts' performance is the best of the actress nominees this year.

Definitely, although I must say I was impressed by Jennifer Lawrence as well. For the Jessica Chastain fans; loved her performance, but thats before I saw Impossible and Silver Linings, so she gets pushed down to 3rd place.
Naomi Watts' make up people should receive an award, they did an amazing job!

majorkonig41 · 01-13-2013, 01:38 PM

One of my favorites of the year. The tsunami sequence was horrifying. Day 1 purchase for me. Naomi Watts should definitely win Best Actress for her incredible performance. Plus the academy owes her one after robbing her for her heart breaking performance in 21 Grams.

MEB · 01-17-2013, 12:17 AM

Wow, 'The Impossible' appears to be flying under the radar! My wife and I went to see it today and, WOW, what an incredibly moving story about tragedy, adversity, determination, triumph, compassion, love and family!!

'The Impossible' is my second favorite movie from 2012 (Lincoln is still ahead by a nose). Naomi Watts deserves an Oscar for her performance. Hell, I wouldn't be too disappointed if 'The Impossible' beat out 'Lincoln' for the Best Picture statue.

The Booth Bijou gives 'The Impossible' 5 out of 5 stars! HIGHLY recommended!

I look forward to seeing it again AND sharing it with our guests in the Booth Bijou Garage Theater!

Mark

Evra · 01-23-2013, 09:43 AM

I was moved to tears at the agony endured by the characters on-screen just as I was moved to tears at the little glimmers of joy and humanity shown in the film. This is a film where I was swept away by the waves of emotions I felt throughout the film and it is one of the best films of the year. As bleak as the film’s premise sounds, The Impossible is an incredibly moving and uplifting film of family-love and triumph.

I do not know why the film is called The Impossible but in fairness, I cannot think of more appropriate titles. Does the title refer to the feat as to how the family managed to survive through the disaster? Or does it refer to the actual disaster itself? I do know it is one of the best films of 2012…and 2012 has been a great year in film.

Full review: LINK

sukraj · 01-23-2013, 10:14 AM

I'll defintly going to check it out.

Jutty · 01-23-2013, 10:27 AM

saw this the other day,,nearly cried like a baby..the misses was worse..superb film though,,misses reckon she wouldn't be able to watch it again though

Tin Drum · 01-23-2013, 11:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by spanky87

I think Watts' performance is the best of the actress nominees this year.

Emmanuelle Riva would like a word with you.

Pretty good movie but not sure if I'd watch it over and over.

Mickiala · 01-23-2013, 12:36 PM

Day One Blind Buy for me, looks fantastic

Akijama · 02-04-2013, 09:47 PM

Extras :

Audio commentary with director J.A. Bayona, writer Sergio G. Sánchez and producer Belén Atienza and María Belón
"Casting The Impossible" featurette
"Realizing The Impossible" featurette
Deleted Scenes

iScottie · 02-04-2013, 09:51 PM

Love the cover!

Klownicle · 02-09-2013, 05:01 PM

I don't remember this movie being 2.39:1 in the theater.

Brett C · 02-09-2013, 09:33 PM

I will admit going into this film, I did not expect to like it as much as I did. Was a pleasant suprise and turned into one of my favorite films from last year.

Nick666 · 02-10-2013, 05:03 PM

I saw the spanish blu-ray this morning...I just skipped through it except the first half hour, too much chese drama that I did not connect to.

G117 · 02-25-2013, 05:06 PM

She's a WINNER!

01-17-2013, 12:17 AM	#9
MEB Blu-ray Guru Member since:Apr 2009 Home Theater Gallery:17 Blu-ray collection:780 DVD collection:106	Wow, 'The Impossible' appears to be flying under the radar! My wife and I went to see it today and, WOW, what an incredibly moving story about tragedy, adversity, determination, triumph, compassion, love and family!! 'The Impossible' is my second favorite movie from 2012 (Lincoln is still ahead by a nose). Naomi Watts deserves an Oscar for her performance. Hell, I wouldn't be too disappointed if 'The Impossible' beat out 'Lincoln' for the Best Picture statue. The Booth Bijou gives 'The Impossible' 5 out of 5 stars! HIGHLY recommended! I look forward to seeing it again AND sharing it with our guests in the Booth Bijou Garage Theater! Mark Booth Bijou Garage Theater Stir Crazy Deluxe Popcorn Maker - My Review Make Real Movie Theater Popcorn at Home

01-23-2013, 09:43 AM	#10
Evra Power Member Member since:Dec 2009 Location:Singapore Home Theater Gallery:1 Blu-ray collection:- PS3 collection:- Blu-ray reviews:12 Trading Score:1	I was moved to tears at the agony endured by the characters on-screen just as I was moved to tears at the little glimmers of joy and humanity shown in the film. This is a film where I was swept away by the waves of emotions I felt throughout the film and it is one of the best films of the year. As bleak as the film’s premise sounds, The Impossible is an incredibly moving and uplifting film of family-love and triumph. I do not know why the film is called The Impossible but in fairness, I cannot think of more appropriate titles. Does the title refer to the feat as to how the family managed to survive through the disaster? Or does it refer to the actual disaster itself? I do know it is one of the best films of 2012…and 2012 has been a great year in film. Full review: LINK Setup: Sony 32'' LCD, Sony Playstation 3, Sony BDV-E800W 5.1 Wireless Blu-ray Home Theater system. My budding movie-review blog. Do provide comments that would help me improve.

01-23-2013, 10:14 AM	#11
sukraj Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Jul 2011 Location:UK Blu-ray collection:125	I'll defintly going to check it out. Currently: Playing Doom 3 BFG Edition/ Far Cry 3/Tomb Raider/ Metro Last Light

01-23-2013, 10:27 AM	#12
Jutty Expert Member Member since:Aug 2009 Location:Beaufort SC (British Expat) Blu-ray collection:440 DVD collection:6 Trading Score:4	saw this the other day,,nearly cried like a baby..the misses was worse..superb film though,,misses reckon she wouldn't be able to watch it again though LG 47LW5600 (3D) (main room) Phillips 42" Full 1080p HDTV (bed room) Panasonic BDT220 (3D) Sony BD S350 Insignia NS NRDVD4 (Region Free) Denon AVR 1612 Xbox 360...(2 of them with the kinect)

02-04-2013, 09:47 PM	#15
Akijama Power Member Top contributor Member since:Oct 2011 Location:Europe	Extras : Audio commentary with director J.A. Bayona, writer Sergio G. Sánchez and producer Belén Atienza and María Belón "Casting The Impossible" featurette "Realizing The Impossible" featurette Deleted Scenes The Pink Panther Collection (movies & cartoons) coming to Blu-ray in 2013! The King of Comedy (Martin Scorsese) coming to Blu-ray October 29th! Twin Peaks Series heading to Blu

01-13-2013, 12:55 AM	#2
iScottie Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:Oct 2010 Location:Rhode Island Blu-ray collection:1288 DVD collection:145 PS3 collection:32 Trading Score:70	Heard great things about this. Will check it out.

01-13-2013, 01:19 AM	#3
brandon_260 Active Member Member since:Feb 2012 Location:Canada Blu-ray collection:180 DVD collection:72 Trading Score:5	Likely a first day purchase for me. Loved the film, especially Naomi Watts, who is up there with Michelle Williams and Jessica Chastain as one of my favorite actresses.

01-13-2013, 04:01 AM	#4
5th Of November Special Member Member since:Dec 2012 Location:Indiana Trading Score:19	This was amazing! If you enjoyed films like Cast Away or 127 Hours, I'd highly recommend it. I can't believe that it's based on a true story. The Orphanage is probably my favorite horror movie, so I'm not surprised at how much I liked this. I can't wait to see what Juan Antonio Bayona does next!

01-13-2013, 04:06 AM	#5
spanky87 Special Member Member since:Dec 2009 Location:Ontario, Canada Home Theater Gallery:33 Blu-ray collection:1221 DVD collection:143 Trading Score:26	I think Watts' performance is the best of the actress nominees this year.

01-13-2013, 01:38 PM	#8
majorkonig41 Special Member Member since:Aug 2010 Blu-ray collection:346 DVD collection:41 Trading Score:6	One of my favorites of the year. The tsunami sequence was horrifying. Day 1 purchase for me. Naomi Watts should definitely win Best Actress for her incredible performance. Plus the academy owes her one after robbing her for her heart breaking performance in 21 Grams.

01-23-2013, 12:36 PM	#14
Mickiala Member Member since:Apr 2012 Blu-ray collection:387 DVD collection:25	Day One Blind Buy for me, looks fantastic

02-04-2013, 09:51 PM	#16
iScottie Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:Oct 2010 Location:Rhode Island Blu-ray collection:1288 DVD collection:145 PS3 collection:32 Trading Score:70	Love the cover!

02-09-2013, 05:01 PM	#17
Klownicle Active Member Member since:Jul 2010 Location:Sunshine State Blu-ray collection:268	I don't remember this movie being 2.39:1 in the theater.

02-09-2013, 09:33 PM	#18
Brett C Expert Member Top contributor Member since:Nov 2008 Location:In the Home Theater Home Theater Gallery:20 Blu-ray collection:1249 DVD collection:677 Blu-ray reviews:13	I will admit going into this film, I did not expect to like it as much as I did. Was a pleasant suprise and turned into one of my favorite films from last year.

02-10-2013, 05:03 PM	#19
Nick666 Active Member Member since:Jun 2010	I saw the spanish blu-ray this morning...I just skipped through it except the first half hour, too much chese drama that I did not connect to.

02-25-2013, 05:06 PM	#20
G117 New Member Member since:Dec 2012 Blu-ray collection:13 Blu-ray reviews:19	Naomi Watts at her BEST! She's a WINNER!

Thread Tools
Show Printable Version Email this Page
Display Modes
Linear Mode Switch to Hybrid Mode Switch to Threaded Mode