The official trailer has been released for the impossible, a new film starring ewan mcgregor and naomi watts that retells one familys true survival story in thailand after the december 26, 2004 tsunami. The impossible real life tsunami survivor maria belon interview duration. It was an undersea megathrust earthquake that registered a magnitude of 9. Naomi watts nabbed an academy award nomination for best actress in a leading role for her work in this film. The impossible real life tsunami survivor maria belon interview. The filmmakers were tasked with creating a tsunami on a budget. The scenes in the trailer alone are powerful enough to force some viewers to reach for the tissues. Overall the film is sensitively handled, with the film makers taking pains to show the local effort and help provided, hammering home that noone is safe when a tsunami hits, white, brown, rich or poor. Aug 21, 2012 the official trailer for the impossible starring naomi watts, ewan mcgregor and tom holland. Start your free trial to watch the impossible and other popular tv shows and movies including new releases, classics, hulu originals, and more. Urgent yet measured, like the onrushing tide, the impossible is a reallife disaster flick with a compelling twist. It shouldnt have worked out as anything but b movie schlock.
The impossible new trailer 2012 ewan mcgregor, naomi. It had been nearly three years since the indian ocean tsunami roared into her. Naomi watts took on the impossible through real tsunami victims stories actress plays an emotional role in a film about the 2004 tsunami. Aug 23, 2012 chiangrai times the official trailer has been released for the impossible, a new film starring ewan mcgregor and naomi watts that retells one familys true survival story in thailand after the december 26, 2004 tsunami. Quizzes fact box photo identification famous art celebrities. Here he responds to criticisms leveled at the impossible, which suggested the film overlooked the majority of the. An account of a family caught in the 2004 indian ocean tsunami. The impossible movie of the tsunami khao lak forum. Jan 16, 20 according to an excerpt from the movies website, a powerful story based on one familys survival of the 2004 tsunami, the impossible stars naomi watts and ewan mcgregor and is directed by j. Although obviously bringing lots of memories to the thai communities, it also. The impossible recreates the 2004 tsunami in this heart. I decided to watch the impossible largely to see naomi watts performance, for which she was nominated as best actress by the motion picture academy, screen actors guild, golden globes and numerous critics groups. However, the devastating 2004 tsunami, which occurred on 26 december 2004, destroys the coastal zone, and they are swept up in the flood a flood which captures maria searching for a lost page of a book against a glass window while the rest of the family is near the pool. Dec 15, 2017 maria was horrifically wounded as she was dragged under water by the devastating indian ocean tsunami of boxing day 2004.
The story is about a family that survived the 2004 tsunami in thailand. The episode includes interviews with the cast and director, trivia, behindthescenes footage and an exclusive, fulllength scene from the film. Tsunami survivor maria belon reflects on the impossible. Moments later the belonalvarez family was swept apart by the torrential force of the indian ocean tsunami of 2004. Yes it takes us back to an epic nightmare that was the boxing day tsunami of 2004, but the flashback is vertiginous and horrible and oddly poetic. The official trailer for the impossible starring naomi watts, ewan mcgregor and tom holland. Transcript for naomi watts on preparing for the impossible. The impossible is beautifully accurate, writes tsunami survivor film. The impossible new trailer 2012 ewan mcgregor, naomi watts movie hd an account of a family caught, with tens of thousands of strangers, in the mayhem of one of the worst natural catastrophes of. Summary a natural disaster movie that is both affecting, effective and unflinching in its depiction of a very real recent event with several notable performances. Lo imposible is a 2012 englishlanguage spanish disaster drama film directed by j. Lucas tom holland, henry ewan mcgregor and maria naomi watts 2012 summit entertainment. In any case, this tense and deeply moving film, based on a true story that occurred during the 2004 indian ocean tsunami, achieves its goals on all counts. Her family had traveled to khao lak, thailand, in 2004 for their christmas.
The trailer for the impossible, starring ewan mcgregor and naomi watts, sure looks like it may have missed the point of one of the worst humanitarian disasters in history. Naomi watts on preparing for the impossible video abc news. Then again, as its based on a true story, its probably unfair to label the impossible as such a movie because the plight of the characters is at its heart throughout the entire duration. The impossible is a disaster movie much, much better than the usual.
Tsunami survivors impossible story hits the big screen. Guardian reader simon jenkins was in thailand when the 2004 tsunami struck. The impossible tells the true story of one familys survival of the 2004 thailand tsunami, which killed almost 300,000 people. Mother maria bennet, an exdoctor, is swept out in the tidal wave with oldest son. Naomi watts and ewan mcgregor star in the impossible, a film based on the true story of one family who were caught in the deadly boxing. Ja bayonas disaster movie is accomplished, but overlooks the overwhelming majority of the 2004 disasters victims. An account of a family caught, with tens of thousands of. The 2004 indian ocean earthquake and tsunami also known as the boxing day tsunami occurred at 00. The impossible submerges the true impact of the tsunami. It is based on the experience of maria belon and her family in the 2004 indian ocean tsunami. Jan 04, 20 guardian reader simon jenkins was in thailand when the 2004 tsunami struck.
The clip shows the fear and chaos that come when a family of white tourists in thailand are split up by the 2004 indian ocean earthquake and tsunami. The impossible puzzles trivia mentalrobics games community. The impossible ewan mcgregor and the 2004 thailand tsunami. Watch the impossible streaming online hulu free trial. The film doesnt build to the climax, the tsunami that ravaged south asia eight. Miracle mum relives 2004 tsunami ordeal which inspired new movie the impossible. Jan 03, 20 the impossible submerges the true impact of the tsunami ja bayonas disaster movie is accomplished, but overlooks the overwhelming majority of the 2004 disasters victims. Here he responds to criticisms leveled at the impossible.
She was portrayed in the 2012 film the impossible by naomi. The tsunami and its aftermath were responsible for immense destruction and loss on the rim of the indian ocean. If you like the impossible you are looking for heartbreaking, suspense and realistic movies about with survival, tsunami, natural disaster, courage, family in danger, forces of nature and tragedy themes of drama, history and thriller genre shot in spain or thailand. A 2012 film about one familys impossible story during the boxing day tsunami. Henry, his doctor wife, maria, and their three sons, fly from japan where henry is stationed. Mother maria bennet, an exdoctor, is swept out in the tidal wave with oldest son lucas. Director juan antonio bayonas the impossible aims to tell one familys story of struggle and survival after the disastrous indian ocean tsunami of 2004. The movie the impossible an account of a family caught, with tens of thousands of strangers, in the mayhem of one of the worst natural catastrophes of our time the 2004 tsunami was filmed mainly in khao lak at the orchid beach resort, phuket and krabi in thailand between september 2010 and february 2011. During the 2004 tsunami in thailand, my wife lost contact with her best.
The impossible real life tsunami survivor maria belon. The impossible movie clip the last thing we do 2012 naomi watts, ewan mcgregor movie hd duration. The impossible a tsunami covers a family having vacation in thailand. The story of a tourist family in thailand caught in the destruction and chaotic aftermath of the 2004 indian ocean tsunami. Phuket, thailand and the movie, the impossible giggles. Jan 27, 20 the impossible real life tsunami survivor maria belon interview. Petra nemcova at an event for the impossible 2012 ewan mcgregor and. The impossible 2012 the 2004 tsunami was one of the deadliest natural disasters on record. An account of a family caught, with tens of thousands of strangers, in the mayhem of one of the worst. The title and the rest of the credits do not appear until the end of the film. Maria belon born may 12, 1966 is a spanish physician and motivational speaker, known for surviving the 2004 indian ocean earthquake and tsunami when. The impossible naomi watts, ewan mcgregor tsunami movie. The english bennet family are on christmas holiday in thailand when the tsunami hits.
Maria was badly wounded as she was dragged under water by the vast indian ocean tsunami of boxing day 2004. Tracking one familys harrowing experiences, this gripping drama depicts the chaos generated by the massive 2004 tsunami in southeast asia. They stop in thailand for a christmas vacation at an absolutely beautiful fivestar resort. The impossible is beautifully accurate, writes tsunami. Bayonas the impossible, i could not help feeling dread in the bottom of my stomach. Maria belon born may 12, 1966 is a spanish physician and motivational speaker, known for surviving the 2004 indian ocean earthquake and tsunami when she was on vacation in thailand with her husband enrique quique alvarez and three sons lucas, simon and tomas alvarez. Still frame 74 event 31 poster 21 product 4 behind the scenes 3 publicity 3 person. For belon, making the film was more than just a glamorous silver lining to a. However, the devastating 2004 tsunami, which occurred on 26 december 2004, destroys the coastal zone, and they are swept up in the flood a flood which captures maria searching for a lost page of a book against a glass window while the rest of the family is. For those directly involved, is this a fitting tribute to the human spirit and kindness shown, impossible to say. She was severely injured in the tsunami and nearly died.
Naomi watts and ewan mcgregor star in the impossible, a film based on the true story of one family who were caught in the deadly indian ocean tsunami. Because it occurred in the christmas season and hit many resort area beaches its death toll of almost 250,000 was indiscriminate, taking not only south asians but many visiting vacationers. Tsunami survivors impossible story hits the big screen bbc news. Most disaster movies have huge wads of cash for their massive special effects, but not so for the impossible. The impossible separates itself from the other disaster films by focusing not just on the scale of the mayhem, but the intimacy of the struggle. Miracle mum relives 2004 tsunami ordeal which inspired new. Jan 05, 20 miracle mum relives 2004 tsunami ordeal which inspired new movie the impossible. I realized that with the subject matter being the 2004 tsunami in southeast asia this would be a serious film. Bayona maria belon movie interviews movies based on real life events naomi watts summit entertainment the impossible tom holland tsunami. The scenes in the trailer alone are powerful enough to. In the pilot episode of what to watch, imdbs original web series created to introduce you to movies we think youll love, keith simanton explores the impossible, a film about the 2004 tsunami.
According to an excerpt from the movie s website, a powerful story based on one familys survival of the 2004 tsunami, the impossible stars naomi watts and ewan mcgregor. Naomi watts took on the impossible through real tsunami. New movie the impossible recounts thailands 2004 tsunami. Juan antonio bayonas the impossible is an intense realization of the 2004 tsunami at odds with overstated sentimentalism. Host and executive producer jeff probst thinks this celebrity would make the perfect survivor contestant. The impossible is a movie thats based on a true story. The impossible movie trailer movie trailers the global digital the impossible movie trailer worked on this movie in thailand last year.
She was portrayed in the 2012 film the impossible by naomi watts with the name. Indian ocean tsunami of 2004, tsunami that hit the coasts of several countries of south and southeast asia in december 2004. Actress naomi watts, left, portrays maria belon in the impossible. The movie establishes them at the resort as they are having fun. The recent release of the movie, the impossible, and naomi watts nominations for best actress for her role in this film had me thinking about my travels to phuket and the amazing true story which inspired this movie. Will it live with you for a few days at least, certainly. The impossible 4 stars for sheer volumes sake, there will likely and hopefully never be a larger human tragedy in our lifetime than either the 2004 indian ocean earthquake and tsunami and the 2010 haitian earthquake. The impossible miracle survival of family who inspired tsunami movie. True story of the impossible miracle survival of family who inspired tsunami movie she was petrified, alone and convinced she was dying but in a miracle that inspired the impossible, the mum. The tsunami in thailand 2004 1226 22 minutes movie. The impossible tells the story of a family caught in the 2004 indian ocean tsunami. It features british cast naomi watts, ewan mcgregor and tom holland.
Perhaps this film is best described as a family drama with elements of disaster, then. Tsunami drama the impossible is improbably powerful. I cant begin to tell you what an honor and a privilege it was to be sitting across from maria belon, a spanish doctor who, along with her husband and three sons, miraculously survived the 2004 indian ocean tsunami. Latterly the film suggests that that being wealthy or just holding good insurance cover, can whisk you away from all the unpleasantness. Dec 27, 2012 guardian reader simon jenkins was in thailand when the 2004 tsunami struck. Jan 03, 20 tsunami drama the impossible is improbably powerful. Chiangrai times the official trailer has been released for the impossible, a new film starring ewan mcgregor and naomi watts that retells one familys true survival story in thailand after the december 26, 2004 tsunami. Dec 12, 2012 naomi watts took on the impossible through real tsunami victims stories actress plays an emotional role in a film about the 2004 tsunami. The impossible submerges the true impact of the tsunami film the. Tsunami survivors impossible story hits the big screen bbc.