He once jumped on a couch during an interview with oprah, in order to profess his love for katie holmes. It had been nearly three years since the indian ocean tsunami roared into her familys christmas vacation in thailand, killing 230,000 people but somehow sparing her, her husband and her three sons. When the churn spit her out, belon was badly injured. In the impossible, naomi watts plays a tourist whose family is torn. Parents need to know that the impossible is an intense family drama set against the 2004 asian tsunami. The impossible 20 in december 2004, closeknit family maria naomi watts, henry ewan mcgregor and their three sons begin their winter vacation in thailand. Impossiblefallout, because cruises movie stardom is almost an unseen character in the picture.
Tsunami survivors impossible story hits the big screen bbc news. We meet the family behind tsunami movie the impossible. Dec 27, 2012 the impossible stars ewan mcgregor and naomi watts video interview stars discuss the impossible, juan antonio bayonas drama about a family who were caught up in the tsunami resulting from the. Its an intense, heartfelt, aweinspiring true story about a family and thier 3 children who go through desperate measures to help and eventually become reunited after a catastrophic tsunami. She has stated that some of her family is from the canary islands. All i could see was water and two of my boys clinging to the tops of trees. Mar, 2017 the movie is about a spanish family based in japan, who went to thailand to celebrate their christmas in the tropical paradise phuket. A regular family maria naomi watts, henry ewan mcgregor and their three kids travel to thailand to spend christmas.
Some would say that only fictional characters have the strength of mind. Belon and her family have no warning before the tsunami washes over them at a beach resort on the island of. Tsunami survivors impossible story hits the big screen. I realized that with the subject matter being the 2004 tsunami in southeast asia this would be a serious film. Suhos birthday without suho family and friends plan to gather and present their special memories of him as gifts. Lo imposible is a 2012 englishlanguage spanish disaster drama film directed by j. Tomas, now 20, was on holiday in thailand with his parents and his brothers lucas and simon when the wave hit. The family was cast into a lethal current swirling with fallen trees, debris and bodies. 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. Bayona the orphanage and starring academy award nominee naomi watts and golden globe nominee ewan mcgregor, brings that level of respect and realism to the events that unfolded for one family eight years ago. Tsunami survivors impossible story hits the big screen bbc. Jan 25, 2019 rebecca ferguson has been studying the script for the dune movie, and weighs in on the surprise announcement that two more mission. The impossible is a movie that greatly portrays the human spirit and makes you believe that miracles can happen even in the most unexpected situations. The impossible broll 2012 naomi watts, ewan mcgregor movie hd.
As a result of that day, the two forged a connection. Ewan mcgregor and naomi watts are henry and maria who, with their three sons, journey to thailand for a christmas getaway. One moment they are on an island vacation, and the next they are subjects of a cruel, natural disaster. The criminals leave the woman alone for a while, and she dials the number of a random guy. The story of a tourist family in thailand caught in the destruction and chaotic aftermath of the 2004 indian ocean tsunami. It would take five years, but finally, they have brought the familys story to the screen. The day after the christmas celebrations, in what is now tagged as the boxing day tsunami that killed 240,000 in 14 countries in 2004, quique henry played by ewan mcgregor and referred to in the movie as henry, his sons lucas, thomas and simon were all. His familys longing for him only gets bigger as his birthday approaches. 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. The critically acclaimed film, the impossible, from spanish director j. Apr 09, 2019 the 20th century fox movie is based on joyce smiths book, the impossible, and was adapted for the screen by grant nieporte seven pounds. Similarly, like the simpsons movie, it could boast. Moments later the belonalvarez family was swept apart by the torrential force of the indian ocean tsunami of 2004.
A man with a happy family finds himself a random witness of a crime. Nothing is impossible for maria belon front row features. The tonight show starring jimmy fallon recommended for you. Fallout, which opened on july 27 in a whopping 4386 movie theaters across north america, is the sixth installment in cruises mission.
With naomi watts, ewan mcgregor, tom holland, oaklee pendergast. His familys survival story inspired the 2012 film the impossible, starring naomi watts and ewan mcgregor. Apr 25, 20 the impossible is a pretty fantastic movie with an incredibly unfortunate final few minutes, but even if you find fault or shmaltz elsewhere, youd be hard pressed to deny the films emotional. This is the real family who is reflected in the film the impossible here with the main actors. This story is about a family, maria, henry and their three sons lucas, thomas and simon. The impossible is a film about a family torn apart and dying. It is based on the experience of maria belon and her family in the 2004 indian ocean tsunami.
It is about a western family and their struggle for survival amid horrid. 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. The day after the christmas celebrations, in what is now tagged as the boxing day tsunami that killed 240,000 in 14 countries in 2004, quique henry played by ewan mcgregor and referred to in the movie as henry, his. If you can avoid it, do not see this movies trailer at all. Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on youtube. Tsunami survivor maria belon reflects on the impossible. The impossible 20 cast and crew in december 2004, closeknit family maria naomi watts, henry ewan mcgregor and their three sons begin their winter vacation in thailand. 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. Dec 21, 2012 a familys impossible journey of healing. His family s survival story inspired the 2012 film the impossible, starring. A sensory overload of emotion and spectacle, the impossible is a disaster movie much, much better than the usual overblown fare pumped out by hollywood. Indomovie nonton movie streaming, film dunia 21 online.
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. He has two daughters named isabella and suri and a son named connor. But the unbelievable events of this movie are based on the story of a real family that was on vacation in thailand in december 2004. The impossible amanda bell 12212012 director juan antonio bayonas the impossible aims to tell one familys story of struggle and survival after the disastrous indian. Tom hollands official the impossible interview part 1 of 2 duration. Theres no reason some people survive and others perish. Because of the subject matter, there are many upsetting sequences, particularly in the first half hour after the tsunami hits. Boy who inspired faith survival story breakthrough says. Impossible fallout ethan hunt 2018 american made barry seal 2017 the mummy nick morton 2017 jack reacher. Had that not been the case, the level of grief and suspense with the impossible would be far greater.
Thats important to remember while watching cruises latest picture, mission. Theres a beauty that shines through this dramedys inherent darkness and dysfunction. Impossible 7 is set for release on july 23, 2021, arriving 25 years after the original movie that launched the franchise, and mission. Dec 19, 2012 the tsunami that devastated the pacific basin in the winter of 2004 remains one of the worst natural disasters in history. Naomi watts could have been jimmys wingman for nicole kidman duration. By angela dawson front row features hollywoodmaria belon is more than just a tsunami survivor. During the intense waves, the family gets injured and separated. The impossible is a wellproduced, beautifully photographed disaster movie based on actual events. The movie reinforces the random way that natural disasters cause destruction. She is a woman who has experienced a horrific tragedy and lived to tell the tale.
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. The impossible stars ewan mcgregor and naomi watts video interview stars discuss the impossible, juan antonio bayonas drama about a family who were caught up in the tsunami resulting from the. The spanishlanguage radio interview took place on 26 december 2007 three years to the day after the disaster. The 20th century fox movie is based on joyce smiths book, the impossible, and was adapted for the screen by grant nieporte seven pounds. Dec 21, 2012 tom holland in the impossible the 16yearold british actor stars as the eldest son of a family split apart by the devastating 2004 indian ocean tsunami. Well, with his screenplay for ted, macfarlane married his trademark irreverent humor and constant pop culturereferencing with a fullblooded threeact narrative complete with actual character arcs and all, so he could feasibly manage a similar task with a family guy film. The rest of the movie is each one of them trying to find each other. Birthday after april 2014 a story of those left behind jungil and soonnam miss their son, suho, who passed away in a terrible accident. Jan 04, 20 the impossible stars ewan mcgregor and naomi watts video interview stars discuss the impossible, juan antonio bayonas drama about a family who were caught up in the tsunami resulting from the.
The impossible is beautifully accurate, writes tsunami. It would take five years, but finally, they have brought the. True story of the impossible miracle survival of family. It is based on a real story that started december 26th, 2004 when the indian ocean tsunami hit. Dec 15, 2017 she was petrified, alone and convinced she was dying but in a miracle that inspired the impossible, the mum and her family survived.
She was portrayed in the 2012 film the impossible by naomi watts with the. She was severely injured in the tsunami and nearly died. He was married to mimi rogers from 1987 to 1990, nicole kidman from 1990 to 2001 and katie holmes from 2006 to 2012. Tom holland in the impossible the 16yearold british actor stars as the eldest son of a family split apart by the devastating 2004 indian ocean tsunami.
Her story is the subject of juan antonio bayonas the impossible, an emotional and riveting account of the 2004 tsunami. The tsunami that devastated the pacific basin in the winter of 2004 remains one of the worst natural disasters in history. The movie establishes them at the resort as they are having fun. She was portrayed in the 2012 film the impossible by naomi.
Movie interview naomi watts, star of the impossible. The impossible real life tsunami survivor maria belon interview. A good chunk of this movies emotion and draw is stolen by a bad marketing department over at summit entertainment. Movie interview naomi watts, star of the impossible the 2004 indian ocean tsunami touched people in all corners of the globe. Filmproduzentin belen atienza sitzt im auto, als sie zufallig im radio ein interview mit familie belon hort. Ultimately, the impossible is a story of a mother and sons devotion to each other after the unthinkable has happened.
Kentborn naomi watts plays maria and ewan mcgregor is her. Nov 30, 2012 theres no hint as to when a family guy movie might come together. Ethan and team take on their most impossible mission yet, eradicating the syndicate an international rogue organization as highly skilled as they are, committed to destroying the imf. Jan 03, 20 by angela dawson front row features hollywoodmaria belon is more than just a tsunami survivor. Its also a war movie, though, with all of the content that comes with comedy, drama, war. Although i assumed its climax, as shown in clint eastwoods film hereafter 2010, would never be surpassed, that was before i had seen the impossible. The film, the first movie dramatisation of the disaster, is tipped for oscar success. The movie is about a spanish family based in japan, who went to thailand to celebrate their christmas in the tropical paradise phuket.
In the first scene, we can see the happy beginning of the bennets vacation. The impossible 2012 rotten tomatoes movie trailers. They went on christmas vacations to thailand but after a few days the indian ocean earthquake created a tsunami that flooded the area with overwhelming destructive power. Dec, 2012 this is the real family who is reflected in the film the impossible here with the main actors. Top gun maverick 1986 the last samurai nathan algren 2003 jerry maguire jerry maguire 1996 minority report chief john anderton 2002 mission. 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. Impossible 8 will arrive a little over a year later. With wonderful acting, the impossible tells a captivating true story in which survival impulses, society, family ties and human kindness all shine and inspire. Rebecca ferguson has been studying the script for the dune movie, and weighs in on the surprise announcement that two more mission. They confine her to an attic, and her only hope to escape is an old cell phone that is hardly working. Plus, the multifaceted creator has enough on his plate right now including, potentially, a sequel to ted that he could easily choose to prioritize a different featurelength. Maria belon born may 12, 1966 is a spanish physician and motivational speaker, known for.