THE IMPOSSIBLE (2012) MOVIE REACTION - WHAT AN INCREDIBLE TRUE DRAMA! - First Time Watching - Review

[@OfficialMediaKnights]

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[@javix2013]

This Spanish director J Bayona, is very good, I'm surprised how well he made the Tsunami scene, it looks real or made with miniatures and using real water, I guess from a big tank, because I don't notice CGI in the scene. Or they built the set near some dam and diverted the water into the set and flooded it, because it looked so real.

[@KelseasComments]

By the way, most of the extras in this film were actual locals/survivors from the tsunami.

[@javix2013]

This same director releases on streaming on January 4th: "Society of The Snow", on a similar theme to this movie, about a true story of a plane crash in the middle of the Andes Mountains, whose survivors spent 72 days isolated and surviving as best they could, it is a very well known story. Put it on the list, because it is getting very good reviews.

[@OfficialMediaKnights]

@javix2013 thank you for letting us know! Adding it to our list ❤️

[@KelseasComments]

You're right about them actually flooding a real set. They made a giant river pretty much. It's unfathomable how they accomplished this honestly.

[@jcym8887]

For whoever is interested. I am from Spain. The real family on which the movie was based is perfectly fine today. And Lucas, the eldest son, graduated as a doctor and is active in his profession.

[@specialagentweener1073]

Fun fact: and interview with the real family... they were asked how realistic the movies details were and the biggest change they noticed right away was the color of the ball they all played with in the beginning... apparently the real ball was yellow. That's what they considered inaccurate in this movie! Crazy.

[@josephbranch2381]

The devil’s always in the details…

[@hrussell9677]

There is a reason the director chose the color yellow for the ball. As for the real family, they were on set to advise the director. They were amazed by how accurate the entire film was with regard to their experience, down to the very details of where they were around the pool when the tsunami hit. I suggest you read more than one article to get accurate news about the real family at the center of this movie rather than relying on one quote taken by a reporter to add controversy, as the media often does.

[@BlackGirlMarvel]

​@hrussell9677 I dont think they were trying to be controversial. I think the OG comment was moreso going for out of this whole film the only inaccurate thing the family could pinpoint was the ball. Showcasing how extremely accurate this film is to the real events.

[@gibsonmunyi7225]

@@hrussell9677 calm down. lmao

[@KariN-or3sc]

@@hrussell9677did you misread or something? The response doesn’t match the comment you’re replying to…🤨

[@IH8YH]

its funny kinda that McGregor and Watts are the two leads but this is actually an absolute powerhouse performance by young Tom Holland.... what a performance, when i saw this first time in 2013 i knew right away this kid would do big things.

[@OfficialMediaKnights]

He’s such a talented guy! Such a layered performance. Truly impressive stuff!

[@justlive2809]

he did good but Naomi stole this movie this is her movie

[@Traveler89_89]

Felt the same way after seeing this. He is also good opposite Chris hemsworth in 1000 leagues under the sea, and his recent works Spider-Man obviously but also opposite Robert Pattinson in a Netflix film which escapes my memory at the moment

[@LaGollum7A]

@@Traveler89_89 The Lost City of Z

[@evelynwashere13]

​@@Traveler89_89The Devil All The Time

[@KeepItReel-dv5yx]

I was living in Banda Aceh, North Sumatra in 2004 when this tsunami hit. In the aftermath I saw things no one should ever see. My family thought I was dead because I was unable to contact them for 5 days after the area was devastated. There were dead bodies everywhere, on the streets, in the trees, under rubble. There were people searching for loved ones, but the most depressing thing I saw was an old man, pushing a cart with the bodies of his family. That affected me and still does to this day. I learned to enjoy everyday because tomorrow is really never guaranteed.

[@joeypotter6051]

Aw man that's rough, so sorry you had to see all of that

[@vorallem5040]

🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@belkyb14]

😮😢😢😢😢

[@lieslmichelle4136]

Glad you are well 😢

[@MontysGatorGulf]

I’m so sorry you had to witness that! May all the people you may have known or anyone else who died Rest in Peace, I hope you are recovering mentally and emotionally ❤♥️♥️♥️

[@ct5625]

I'm a grown man and the first time I watched this movie I had to pause it and go outside three times. Also something that is often overlooked but has been mentioned numerous times by survivors is how the locals responded and did everything they could to help people. They'd lost their homes, loved ones and entire communities had been wiped out but many of them dedicated their time to helping tourists and each other.

[@aimeekessell5022]

McGregor crying on the phone about not being able to find his wife and son destroyed me when seeing this in theatres.

[@NenaRocioHG]

I remember watching a video were Bayona stated that in that scene, the people around Ewan are actual survivors from the tsunami, and it just got a whole new meaning to me

[@denisesf5]

I can't even think of it with out wanting to weep. Ewan was pure magic. It was a life changing portrayal.😭😭😭😭😭😭 💖

[@jacquelinewhite6556]

Ewan is always brilliant at crying and bringing emotion to a scene.....

[@digidv85]

I'm glad this film is getting more attention from reactors lately. Reel Rejects recently did. Naomi Watts got her second Oscar nomination for this, by the way.

[@OfficialMediaKnights]

Such a strong performance! She definitely deserved that nomination 😃

[@janleonard3101]

I wonder if some fans of reaction channels sometimes request the same movie on multiple channels hoping at least one will do it.

[@digidv85]

@@janleonard3101 It’s possible. As a diverse fan of various genres, there are tons of movies I’d like to see get more attention from reactors; many of which have little to no reactions present on KZbin. So if one of them is not as popular like The Impossible that go viral among channels, I’m all for that.

[@6Dante6Inferno6TV]

I have personally lived this nightmare when I was 5 I’m now 24! It happened in 2004 Indonesia .. my parents where born there (I was born in the Netherlands) but we we’re on a vacation just like the family in the movie! I still have scars and remaining damage to my back mostly and the visuals in my head! So my first time I watched this movie with my parents it was A lot I can say the least! I loved ya’lls reaction to the movie and the things that happened. Edit: Just a little thing about my story:we were in the ocean on a boat behind the wave and got dragged onto land where I lost my eldest sister my aunt and 2 cousins during the tsunami! I got swept out of the boat by the second wave and was found 16 hours later and had been in a coma for 5 months! My parents where somewhat okay only bruised and cut by debris. And further I don’t remember much but when any of y’all have questions I will try to answer them as much as I can!

[@bigmikem1578]

God bless you 🙏🏻

[@OfficialMediaKnights]

Thank you for watching and thank you for sharing your story with all of us. It means a lot to both of us ❤️

[@joellenglass2344]

Oh my gosh!! I can’t imagine!! Virtual hugs!!

[@Krisgenx]

I vividly remember when this happened. It was horrifying and heartbreaking as we got little bits of news at a time as it was happening. So many heartbreaking stories. I remember how they said the bays actually went empty before the wave hit as the water was drawn into the wave. Some lifeguards noticed and were able to warn people to get a higher elevation. I can’t imagine what the experience was like first hand. Survivor stories are what makes it bearable so thanks for sharing yours!

[@6Dante6Inferno6TV]

@@bigmikem1578 I’m not a “heaven” kind of guy but I understand your message so thank you!

[@paolagonzalezjareda4547]

The behind the scenes is very interesting. If I'm not mistaken they had survivors from that incident as extras and the family was involved in the making of the film, I know Maria met Naomi and was there on set a couple of times. Lucas studied medicine because he never wanted to have that helpless feeling of not understanding the name of medicine to help his mom.

[@alexstanton83]

The details in this film are brilliant, you can see people up in the palms when Maria and Lucas are in the water.

[@OfficialMediaKnights]

So true, we noticed some of those little details in the editing process!

[@sandraecheverria4695]

Fun Fact: the lady comforting and supporting the two other kids at night, is Charles Chaplin' s daughter herself

[@JustHerefortheComments_]

I’ve never seen anyone call Charlie Chaplin, “Charles”! But I also had no clue he was British. Or maybe I knew and forgot.

[@corysoles]

This January 4, Spanish director J Bayona premieres La Sociedad de la Nive on Netflix. Another incredible feat of survival. I saw it in the cinema, Bayona is the master of intimacy and realism. The story of the rugby team that fell in the Los Anfes Mountain Range. This movie was among my top 5 ever. The Impossible was difficult to see because I was in Chile at that time and we had also recently suffered a Tsunami, it is an excellent film!!

[@Anonymous-cn6zl]

Society Of The Snow is superb. It is fast-paced even though it's more than 2 hours long.

[@lka9900]

It’s SO good!

[@LollyJ]

When I was in grade 11, one of my classmates and her family was in Thailand on the beach when the tsunami hit. All 4 of them got washed in different directions and it took them days to find each other, and they spent 3 days thinking their dad was dead and looking for his corpse amongst the piles of dead bodies. They were lucky though in that they were one of the few families where everyone survived, although they were injured & traumatized. They were so grateful to the Thai people who were so wonderful and helped them despite losing everything themselves. They watched this movie and said it was accurate to how it felt, and very well done. Every year since they go to Thailand on holiday because the Thai economy needs tourism money, and they want to repay the Thai people as much as they can for their kindness.

[@belkyb14]

🥺💖💖

[@EmyN]

Omg the whole family!! Miracles do exist

[@LollyJ]

@@EmyN it really was a miracle, and they know how lucky they were to have all survived as most of the families around them lost people. For us back at home, my classmates & I were all watching the news with horror because we knew her and her family were in Thailand at the time and nobody knew if they were ok. Finally after 2 days they managed to send a text to a family member back home, who spread the word around. But for those 2 days all of us thought the whole family was wiped out.

[@margaretboyd4747]

This is a true story of this family and Lucas is a doctor today the story is that he reunited 72 people with their families

[@lka9900]

I live in Florida and during Covid a ton of people moved to coastal Florida towns and Ian was their first major hit. Every local I know was helping the tourists because they have no idea what to do. After emerging and seeing the disaster left behind, we all take a while to just wander like zombies in the neighborhood looking at the damage and checking on neighbors/anyone. For many it was their first bad hurricane or they were on vacation. It’s like seeing a scared child, your instinct is to help them. At that point, people are just people. I can’t even imagine something like a tsunami.

[@scarecrowman7789]

I had a friend who was in Thailand when it happened. Him and his family were on the 10th floor of the hotel they were staying at. They all survived

[@OfficialMediaKnights]

Oh my god! I am so sorry to hear about your friend and his family, but I'm glad they survived. It's just awful what happened...

[@joshuacampbell7493]

Fun Fact: This is Tom Holland's first movie in his entire life.

[@OfficialMediaKnights]

That's absolutely incredible, what a talented actor! He was incredible in this and has only grown in his skillet, it's amazing!

[@Multiiverseditz]

Yeah, this his first breakout roll that gave holland a taste of fame! Though, The Impossible was not his first film he worked as a voice actor for the English dub for the film Arrietty which was his actual debut in the film world. His first role however was in the west end as Billy Elliot.

[@joellenglass2344]

And he nailed it!

[@joellenglass2344]

@@MultiiverseditzHe was Billy Elliott?! Wow the more you know or pay attention to!

[@Multiiverseditz]

@@joellenglass2344 haha yeah ig I used to be scarily obsessed with Tom Holland so I know a lot of details an ordinary person wouldn’t know and much more 😅

[@NatalieWiesner-d5b]

This is such a bittersweet ending scene in the airplane, especially since it's based on the real experiences of the survivors. I'm glad that the family survived, but at the same time the note that says "We are at the beach"... the gentleman who helped reunite them likely lost his wife and his little daughter, like so many survivors have lost loved ones. And those children who were with Simon and Thomas, who knows what's in store for them! And the locals, the hospital staff, I'm still amazed at their kindness toward the tourist victims despite their own pain and desperation to know that their families are safe. I can't begin to imagine what this family thought in the middle of this waking nightmare. They were incredibly lucky to survive!

[@mochiiitea]

i dont remember if it was true or not, but last i saw comments saying the man who lent the dad the phone and helped, his wife was the lady coughing up blood next to the mom

[@PeeVee1979]

Finland's current president was there with his sons. They hung on to an electric pole for a couple of hours and waited for the water to pull back. Can't believe it will be 20 years this year.

[@coffeeandbytes9854]

One of my favourite moments in this film is when Ewan's character uses the phone and breaks into tears while he's trying to talk: I love a good on-screen cry and the pain and emotion he displays here are sublime and powerful.

[@GoCrazyBaby3]

This movie needs more hype. So good, acting, directing, everything

[@PasSeos]

And the other kids in that scene are tom hollands brothers (Sam and Harry)

[@belkyb14]

Sure! I watched it for the fisrt time last year 😱 I didn't know this movie existed.

[@lieslmichelle4136]

YES

[@craigchalloner153]

Tom Holland's big movie debut. What a stunning child performance....up there with the very best.

[@scottjohnson7248]

#1 to me will always be Henry Thomas in E.T.. Holland is right up there though.

[@craigchalloner153]

@@scottjohnson7248 Spot on. That's a good shout, along with Haley Joel Osment in Sixth Sense and Jacob Tremblay in Room

[@dsscam]

41:36 The odds were "Impossible!" That's why they titled the movie "The Impossible." 228,000 dead- and their entire family of 5 survived- although Maria did lose her leg. 46:30 "The background people" were mostly REAL survivors of the tsunami. Naomi Watts got Oscar nomination. Tom Holland deserved one too. This movie got him Spiderman IMO. He was incredible. I predicted his success after I saw him (for the first time) in this movie

[@krashd]

In The Heart of the Sea got him Spiderman, this was actually his first ever role on screen which blows my mind, he had never acted prior to The Impossible and only auditioned on a dare.

[@ASchwa29]

Maria Belon lost part of her leg not the whole leg.

[@PartiallyGeorge]

@@krashdhe did act before The Impossible, but on stage, he played Billy Elliot in Billy Elliot the Musical at the Victoria Palace Theatre in London, and I watched him there 3 or 4 times and it was clear to all of us fans of BETM how amazing an actor he was and we were so happy he got this part.

[@santividal9387]

The best child acting in q movie no contest. Not only Tom, but the kids playing his brothers. And the Sweden child. Like, they did a fantastic job for such a dramatic role and such a young age

[@maxrockatansky4650]

It didn't make it into your edit but the one line that broke me in this film is when Henry finally reunites with Maria right before her surgery, she asks him "Am I dead?". She thought because she was with her husband and boys again that she had died. Such and emotional film. Well done reaction you guys!

[@laudanum669]

Watching the actual footage from the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami is heart breaking. So many people didn't know what was happening and thought it was kind of cool to stand around when the water went out to sea. Having no idea that it would come back to shore with a vengeance.

[@solezeta1314]

If Naomi tearing up at the end doesn't break you, idk what will

[@OfficialMediaKnights]

The entire movie broke us omg, we were NOT ready

[@dsscam]

She got Oscar nomination. Tom Holland deserved one too. This movie got him Spiderman IMO. He was incredible. I predicted his success after I saw him (for the first time) in this movie

[@eddietucker7005]

This film is truly devastating. I am glad Naomi Watts was nominated for a Best Actress Oscar for this. Tom Holland really deserved all of the wins he got for Best Actor. Wonderful reaction!

[@emilyjayde3704]

This whole movie is spectacular, the shot at the end of the dad opening the note from the other survivor and it being the last note he had from his wife and daughter completely broke me. I remember when the tsunami happened, even being a young kid in Australia it had a big impact on me and I’ve never forgotten the stories. I can’t even imagine 💔

[@Reclining_Spuds]

For me, the scariest aspect of this tragedy is that the earthquake happened far out to sea. Very few, if anyone knew what was coming. Loving your videos. 👍👍

[@michaelparsons5299]

2004 Indian Ocean earthquake and tsunami - Casualties 227,898 dead. I don't think authorities really know the real toll. But what is certain, the trauma and devastation to all people affected by it, cannot be measured. Yet, the strength and endurance of the human spirit cannot be matched by anything. Incredible! ⭐

[@azucar5522]

El director Juan Antonio Bayona es maravilloso, viene del cine del terror y sabe dar el ambiente para tenerte siempre metido en tensión pero además de ser una persona sensible y comprometido con las historias que cuenta que siempre tiende a ser lo mas parecido a lo que pasó en realidad y hacerte sentir lo que sienten los personajes. Este director recientemente ha hecho la sociedad de la nieve.

[@emilypearson438]

If I’m not mistaken, Lucas ended up reuniting more than 70 families in the hospital, and he is now a doctor. Thomas and Simon are also certified lifeguards. The whole family advocates for more tsunami awareness.

[@riahw3750]

This movie is incredible. The beginning is so stressful because you know it's going to happen you just dont know when you're always on edge. Also the full circle when she told her son that was afraid to sleep at the beginning to "close his eyes and think of something nice" being the same thing the doctor/nurse told her at the end is beautiful.

[@Traveler89_89]

Everybody was crying in the theater. This film was gripping just the family dynamic and what they went through. Loved Tom holland in this, the rest of the cast was great as well.

[@debbiethompson3460]

I'm sure others have mentioned this, but you should check out the Behind-the-scenes of this. The way they made it was incredible. And, in the one I watched, the real Maria is shown chatting with Naomi. I can't imagine how hard it must've been to relive some of those situations. I remember when I first saw it, Tom Holland wasn't on my radar, but afterwards, I thought...he's gonna be really great! I couldn't wait to see him in something else. Then, a few years later, when they announced him as Spider-Man, I was so happy!!

[@rebeccagibbs4128]

this is such a powerful and true story, it does truly seem impossible they all survived. The filmmakers and director took such care and respect in retelling this awful event, its a bloody shame the studio marketed it in cinemas without any warnings, leading to 1000s of people getting hit with the trailer with no warning and that sound design. I was in a screening of another film when the trailer was shown and a man and his daughter left in distress. I liked how the end of the film showed the destruction left behind and how even though the family we followed escaped, the lives of 100s of 1000s of people were changed forever and they were left to pick up the pieces and carry on somehow

[@Megan-ir3ze]

This movie so amazing! They actually worked with some survivors during the filming to make sure there was accuracy. I did a couple of TikTok’s comparing actual footage & shots from the film & honestly, this movie is hands down one of the best recreations of a historical event (when it comes to natural disasters). It was beautifully done 😭 This event was truly horrific

[@codygates7418]

May the 227,898 people who passed away find peace. I believe there really was a man that gave the dad his phone and sadly found out his wife and children died. This tsunami hit about 12 countries on two different continents (4 in Africa, 8 in Asia) and many other countries around the world felt the impact due to civilian loss. Sweden had the worst off in terms of vacation guests who were killed with around 548 dead, Germany with 539 dead, Finland with 179 dead, the UK with 143 dead, and Switzerland with 113 dead; were the most affected overseas countries in terms of loss of population. It’s so sad

[@InimitaPaul]

“He who saves one life saves the world entire”

[@smmaistheway]

Quran?

[@InimitaPaul]

@@smmaistheway Schindler’s List

[@jomojojo6603]

Interesting movie choice. For me, it's not the movie...it's the actual ordeal that this family went through and was lucky enough to survive. All of them. Truly blessed family.

[@OfficialMediaKnights]

They got extremely lucky. We’re so glad they got their happy ending in real life after all that they went through!

[@mr.chapel4179]

People who survived this, said this is as close to reality as it can. A lot of people get PTSD and terrifed from open water for a lifetime :( Sad part the the academy and every other major awards show only nominated Naomi (who btw is absolute worth it), no other respect for the movie, the young Tom Holland, the and so on. This move show'd us what it is like to be in a real life catastrophe as it is, no fuss, no Hollywood BS. All I remember when I saw first Naomi's leg from behind as the kid....jesus.

[@GKFF9872]

I used to live in Hawaii and every first of the month, the tsunami warning sirens are tested. In school we used to have tsunami warning drills. We’re lucky to have time before any waves from major earthquakes or volcanic eruptions around the Pacific Ocean, while some places will only have minutes. Once the sea recedes that quickly, run as fast and as high as you can.

[@steve8510]

RIP Troy Broadbridge, famous Aussie Rules footballer for the Melbourne football club, he was on his honeymoon with his new wife in Thailand when it hit, he got her up on to a rock just in time before he was swept away, a star in life and a hero in death.

[@selrox879]

❤

[@sadotter1]

You have to watch Society of the Snow too, its also made by J. Bayona, the same director. You'll love it.

[@susannariera]

The old lady who talks about stars is Geraldine Chaplin, Charles Chaplin's daugther. You can see her in The Orphanage, a horror movie also directed by Bayona.

[@BubbaCoop]

30:07 That's Geraldine Chaplin. Daughter of Charlie and an impressive acting career of her own, including Dr. Zhivago.

[@dee_pendable1]

Whew! I almost didn't watch your reaction because I was traumatized watching the movie initially. My anxiety was off the charts and being an avid traveller, this is a realistic fear. I worked for a major airline and have had to handle phone calls of people inquiring about their loved ones, after a fatal air crash. The number of people affected by tragic events is incredibly long. Thanks for your insightful reaction.

[@christopherkim7549]

This movie was far more scarier than any horror movies hollywood puts out. By the way, Ewan Mcgregor and Naomi watts are dream parents.

[@Eowyn187]

Oh wow!! I've never seen anyone react to this. And it's so freaking awesome. The cinematography, the truth of it... but these performances!!! They knocked it out the park. And little Tom Holland was spectacular. Him, Ewan and Naomi made this so damn real. I'm totally hyped to see y'all with this. And kudos to whoever made this happen. 15:11 You called it! They truly needed no words. That's acting at it finest.

[@that.ll_do_pig]

Some other reactions to this one if interested: Reel Rejects Reel-Time Mr Flicks K.S.O.

[@Eowyn187]

@@that.ll_do_pig oh thank you!

[@jonathanbradley4821]

Great choice of movie to react to. Can be a tough watch at times though with the graphic injuries on show. That scene with Ewan Mcgregor making the phone call was absolutely heartbreaking which is testament to his talent as an actor. Loving your work as always both.

[@Nico6th]

It was just a given that at some point Hollywood would make a movie about this tsunami. There is no way they wouldn't make one. When I heard it was in the making I was really concerned that it would be one of those action flicks with a heroic guy who somehow saves the day. Instead, they made a really great movie, with characters that you feel for, a compelling (true) story, and absolutely phenomenal acting. They somehow managed to capture the scale of this tragedy by looking at one family. This is how Hollywood should be.

[@susannariera]

But it's not a Hollywood movie, it's a Spanish movie with an international cast. The director is Spanish (Catalan, like me), the writer, music, cinematography, edition, production...it was also mostly filmed in Spain. It happens to have an internacional cast and it was distributed by Warner Bros, that's all.

[@nancy9324]

*not hollywood

[@katjayamada3717]

My aunt was also there at that time. But they were on the other side of the island. They weren't hurt

[@yorkhawk3223]

I had your video lined up for a few days because I didn't have the time to watch. I'm glad I waited because I cried with you two. Such incredible performances! Love you guys. Something I didn't compliment you on before: your empathy. True human beings you are.

[@i_love_rescue_animals]

Thank you for reacting to this great film! I remember watching the horror of it on national news and new video and info would keep coming out. I can't even imagine going through such a disaster - especially for the local people who live there as they would have literally lost everything. I remember the story of a pretty famous model and her boyfriend were vacationing right at that resort when it hit. She ended up in the top of a tree with severe injuries that she barely survived. Her boyfriend, a well-known fashion photographer, unfortunately died. So many stories of heartbreak. Thank you for your great reactions. You are two of my favorites as you make helpful comments and you get INTO the film. Some other reactors are joking at inappropriate times (like say during the tsunami hitting) and I get so annoyed, I stop following them. Thanks for taking the films seriously.

[@martaam_99]

Loved your reaction! ❤ If you liked this movie please consider reacting to "Society of the Snow". It's from the same director (J. A. Bayona) and it's also based on a true story. It just realised on Netflix and is Spain's submission for the Oscars this year. The movie tells the story of an Uruguayan plane that crashed into the Andes mountains in 1972, and is about how the passangers (most of them were in their late teens and early twenties) survived there for 72 days. Some people compare this with the movie "Alive" because they are both based on the same events, but I can assure you they are not the same movie, as they are made from completely different points of view.

[@AARONANKRUM]

I remember when this happened. I was home for Christmas at my parent's home. So devastating. And then some of before and after aerial pictures of like Banda Aceh that basically wiped of the map along other places. Over 250,000 people killed. What a impossible to comprehend tragedy.

[@miguelsilva3867]

I watched this movie in the theater and I had no idea who this kid playing Lucas was. I literally thought to myself, "this kid is going places." Tom Holland really carried this movie and I wish he would have at least gotten a Oscar nomination for his part. Naomi Watts did for her part. I cry every time I watch this movie.

[@jacquelinelaface136]

This was my recommendation all the way back on the Twister reaction I think it was. I am so glad to see this reaction. I saw it in theaters with my roommates when it first came out and the whole theater was aubilby sobbing. I wish more people watched this movie. Every performance is great. Over a quarter of a million people lost in this absolutely terrible tragedy. I still remember watching this on the news as it unfolded. It is one of those events that has stuck with me.

[@WelshAmethystGirl087]

That scene as the wave hits and the dad and Tom Holland are trying to get away could only be filmed once think this film is a masterpiece. I watched the real families story after this and learned that the mother was on set for most of the making of the movie as they wanted as true to their real story as possible

[@lisannebaumholz5028]

Great reaction! But the woman talking to Simon about the stars is no extra. That's the actor Geraldine Chaplin, Charlie Chaplin's daughter.

[@lostandleftbehind]

This movie is amazing. A little girl was on the beach with her family and recognised the signs of a tsunami, that she learned a week earlier in school. It saved her whole family. I’m sure u have already seen it but ARMAGEDDON is a great movie. Also THE CORE is one of the best “disaster” movies I have seen. The acting in all 3 of the movies is just amazing and portray all the emotions felt.

[@meganbrick6266]

This movie breaks me like nothing else. I don’t know if it’s having three kids with similar age gaps myself, but Omg. I’m a mess every time.

[@michellehawk282]

I was in kindergarten when this happened. It was during the holidays and my best friend, who is Thai, went to Thailand to visit her family. She was extremly lucky with the location they were in so that none of her relatives were seriously injured, however her grandparents entire property was destroyed.

[@jlerrickson]

I'm very happy that this film is starting to get more of the attention it deserves. Thank you for your reaction.

[@blacksunday4231]

This is one of the most overwhelming movies I've ever seen. I'm usually able to hold it together, but there were multiple scenes that I just couldn't control the tears

[@byuuxn]

J.A Bayona is such a great director, I love that the movies he directs are soo powerful.

[@Frankiigii]

I appreciate how emotionally open you guys are so I'm not here crying alone! 😭 I've loved this movie for years and after Society of the Snow Bayona is one of my top favorite directors. You can tell how connected he is emotionally to these incredible, harrowing experiences, how much he respects and loves the human spirit. I hope he makes more true survival stories into movies, he just gets it!

[@56music64]

Naomi is often overlooked when thinking about great Australian actors, but she is definitely one of the best. Absolutely loved her in Mulholland Drive also, I thought that performance was definitely worthy of winning the Oscar, which she was nominated for.

[@Prozak78]

Hooked on your reaction videos, you are cinema-knowledgeable and your reactions are honest and fresh. Keep it up, I'll follow you guys with great interest!

[@OfficialMediaKnights]

Thank you for watching these with us! It means the world ❤️

[@KelseasComments]

Most of the extras in this film were actual locals/survivors from the tsunami.

[@TigerlilyWarrior]

Amazing observation about secondary characters that usually takes writers years to figure out (see mark 30:15 ) "they're not lazily used as a subplot [..] but to tell a different part of the story". I'm stealing this. Also: great reaction.

[@OliviaCunningham-gn1pb]

This my first time watching you guys channel, I love your reaction and commentary to this movie. I cried all over again watching this. I think y'all would truly enjoy watching the movie The Society Of The Snow. It's a true story about group of boys who survive a plane crash in the andes mountain during the winter time for 72 days. It is a foreign film in Spanish so keep that in mind. It's one of the best movie I've ever seen. You can truly see and feel the emotions of every single person in this movie. it's a very emotional movie like this one, but I think y'all would really enjoy it like I did. An Oscar worthy movie.

[@mariannejtv2730]

I think it was in the documentary 20 days in Mariupol someone said that in a crisis situation/ catastrophe good people become even better and bad (or selfish) people even worse. That thought really stayed with me, it's probably pretty true. Fun fact: the lady the little brothers are with around 30:00 is Geraldine Chaplin, Charlie Chaplin's daughter. Her daughter is also an actress, Oona Chaplin (known for Game of Thrones).

[@Lori-xt2lf]

One of my favorite movies! I love the little boys, the acting, the makeup, the sets, and especially the music. It's so underrated. They did a really good job.

[@unlikeavirgin]

This movie makes me cry every time. I just imagine all those lives forever lost and those forever changed.

[@fantasyland3646]

26:09 well it was implied that the two boys were alive since the father was calling for his wife and Lucas only, i straight away knew it was the father when they first showed him his legs

[@darrenwatkins7896]

This was filmed pretty close to me, in the Alicante area, i’m 60 miles north of Alicante. I remember the advertisement for extras. It’s actually about a spanish family Maria and Enrique and their children. I always find it hard to watch true disaster movies. World Trade Centre with Nicolas Cage is another (had to stop it 4 times to break away from it) Amazing reaction again guys

[@katherinestewart6290]

The production team for this film was predominantly from another great Spanish film called The Orphanage. Great, great film of you have a chance to watch it. Highly recommend.

[@todderickson2435]

You guys....THANK YOU. I have thoroughly enjoyed your reactions since I discovered your channel a couple months ago, and up until now, every reaction I've watched has been for a movie I've already seen. But somehow, even though I've seen a lot of movies over the years, not only have I not seen this film, I somehow don't even remember hearing about it. Now, thanks to you, I cannot wait to watch the whole thing for myself. Just the portions that I watched in your reaction took me on an emotional rollercoaster, and I was blown away by everything about this film. So again, from the bottom of my heart....thank you. 😊

[@bigblackbear4234]

This and Logan are the two movies I can remember making me cry the most in my life and you guys both just watched them wow

[@jamesfriesen191]

I tried watching this movie a year ago on Netflix, but as a parent, it was just too tough for me. Thanks for reacting, so I could watch a sanitized version.

[@21st.centurygirl29]

Once, in my high school, the mother (the original one) came to give us a pep talk about their experience and what they leaned from it.She said that Lucas ended up reuniting 73 families and that years later they are still in contact with Daniel (that little kid Maria and Lucas saved). She also said that ever since she was little her biggest fear was the ocean and that the day before they went to Thailand the family was in Japan and that they saw that famous Japanese painting of a wave, she literally said (that day at the museum): “thank god I don’t have to worry about tsunamis or anything like that (since there are lots in japan) since I’m going on vacation”. The soda thing is also unbelievable. Maria grew up in a household where carbonated drinks weren’t allowed and when she created a family of her own she applied that rule as well. But when the tsunami happened and they were at that tree, Lucas found a Coca-Cola can and asked Maria “Mum, today is an exception, right?” It’s amazing how the universe plays with us.

[@Julia_beelll]

The shot of the moms calf and when she spits up the stuff in the hospital are two images that forever changed me

[@aimdadivit2668]

The tsunami scene, the almost miss seeing the love one (hospital) made me stomp my feet, get up from my seat, face palmed lol. So beautifully, technically done.

[@DaxCairns]

I remember spending the whole of Boxing Day AND the days after just watching all of this unfold. So many brave people.

[@rach3666]

There is a making of... which shows how the effects were done, as the water is all practical both naomi and Tom were in the water. X

[@dudeusmaximus6793]

I have read that the Indonesian earthquake was so powerful that it actually altered the Earth's axis and rotation a fraction.

[@joellenglass2344]

Oh God I hope y’all got your tissues!! I cry every time I watch this movie, especially because it’s based on a true story. I remember that celebrity builder and designer Nate Berkus was there in Indonesia when the Tsunami hit and he lost his husband. The cast did a phenomenal job!

[@camillamontelli940]

I was in Thailand 2 weeks before the tsunami, I was 4 and I remember watching the news on Christmas holidays and the feeling of terror of being there at that moment is still etched in my mind.

[@asian-americanwithanopinio8954]

I was born into a situation like this and abandoned in the woods during the chaos. I still have-not reunited with my family. I was too little to remember anything, like their names. They probably think I'm dead.

[@katiepontius8983]

I’ve watched this movie at least 10 times. It’s one of my top 10 favorites! I cry every single time!

[@KelseasComments]

YESSSSSS IM SO GLAD YOU TOOK MY RECOMMENDATION AND DID THIS ONE!!!!

[@OfficialMediaKnights]

We’re always adding to our list! You guys have some great taste ❤️😄

[@KelseasComments]

@@OfficialMediaKnights haven't watched this video yet, gotta get some coffee then I will. But I was really hoping you'd appreciate a lot of the cinematography and sound design in this one! And the ACTING. Oh boy. As a mom of 3 kids around those ages I am a basket case every time I watch this. I made my husband watch it for my channel and he fell apart as well. 🤣💔😂 It's not an easy watch but man they made a great movie.

[@lucasdomingues8635]

This film is extremely emotional and I have never cried so much when I watched it for the first time.

[@Huntress59]

Love this movie and love both of your reactions to the movie. I think you guys would love Arrival with Amy Adam’s and Jeremy Renner .

[@vermithax]

Second for Arrival. I think they would really like it. And also cry a lot.

[@Rob_Infinity3]

You were right. They actually built a set replica of the resort the family were at. And with only one chance to get the shot, they actually destroyed it with a wave of water.

[@peteross1246]

How the hell didn’t Watts and Holland get Oscars for this performance

[@maryshaw6419]

I've watched this movie (outside of reactions) 2 by myself, the first time it took me a good 3 hours to be able to watch in in full. The second time I started crying during the present exchange and never stopped till the movie was over. I'm still in the beginning of your reactions but I started crying right before the wave came so progresse I guess. All performances in this movie are incredible but Tom did an incredible job considering it was his first movie and how heavy the story is, from my understanding the family this is based on is satisfied with the movie, speaks volumes to how good of an adaptation it is.

[@petercourtien4581]

Such a phenomenal film. Thanks, guys!❤

[@OfficialMediaKnights]

It truly is, what a fantastic movie!!

[@the_nikster1]

such a fantastic movie! a little info about tsunamis and tsunami warnings: at this time, those didn't really exist in that area but after this, one of the biggest tsunami disasters to ever happen, laws were passed to ensure that tsunami warnings were issued in advance and that people were evacuated to prevent so many lives from being lost again. I lived in Chile for 2 years from 2014-2016 and we had multiple tsunami warnings during that time during which we had to evacuate to higher ground for hours. thankfully, it was just a precaution but I remember being so terrified because I had heard of this disaster from having seen the movie recently. thanks for another phenomenal reaction, guys! ❤

[@nutzhazel]

Yeah the last tsunami that happened in the Indian Ocean was around 2.5 to 3.5 thousand years ago. This finding were made by scientists that studied the sediment in an enclosed cave near the shore of Acheh. They also found out that there were four 25 years apart big tsunamis before that. I'm not surprised the people there are unaware of any tsunami event since the most recent happened a very long time ago.

[@Flypidge]

The scene where ewan mcgregor makes the phone call is genuinely some of the best acting I have ever seen, the way he breaks down when talking to the parents is extremely realistic. The movie is just incredible, this and "13 lives" are my favourite survival movies.

[@jacquelinekenknight9280]

The ending of Moulin Rouge when Ewan breaks down crying, and this scene, both break my heart. Something about his acting when he’s showing grief seem incredibly real.