The Impossible True Story: How Accurate The Tsunami Movie Is

impossible Based on a true story, but how accurate is the tsunami story in the movie? impossible real family? Spanish filmmaker JA Bayona directed the film, which was nominated for an Oscar and quadrupled its $45 million budget at the box office. impossible Tom Holland’s first live-action film role includes gruesome survival scenarios, but it’s the heart of the film that resonates emotionally.

exist impossibleIn the film, the Bennett family travels from Japan to Khao Lak, Thailand to celebrate Christmas. Henry (Ewan McGregor) tells his wife Maria (Naomi Watts) that he might lose his job, but instead of worrying about what might happen, the pair decide to relax and enjoy the experience while spending quality time for the kids: Lucas (Holland), Thomas (Samuel Joslin) and Simon (Oakley Pendergast). Unfortunately impossible A day after arriving in Thailand, an earthquake and tsunami devastated the community.

How the Impossible Has Changed Large Families

impossible Inspired by the true story of María Belón, who survived the 2004 Indian Ocean earthquake with her husband Enrique and three children (Lucas, Simón and Tomás) and survived the tsunami. In the movie starring Tom Holland, Maria is actually said to be working directly with screenwriter Sergio G. Sanchez to ensure the authenticity of the plot. overview, impossible faithful to the original story, impossible The real family, the Verons, became the Bennetts in the movie. Maria’s name remained without the syllable, and Enrique’s name was changed to Henry.

Sanchez noted that the Bennett family’s nationality was never revealed in the film because he wanted the story to have global appeal. impossible Is a Hollywood work. Instead of making a movie about impossible Real Family, Bayona and Maria agree that character details, such as the main characters’ nationalities, can be tweaked to appeal to a wider audience.

Criticism vindicates “The Impossible”

When impossible After its release, many media outlets criticized the film for “bleaching”. Many comments expressed sadness that some white actors were chosen to play these roles instead of Hispanic actors who could be portrayed more realistically. impossible A real family, Verons. An article from January 2013 guard shown impossible “The focus is not on the plight of indigenous victims, but on the less traumatic experiences of privileged white travelers.” a month ago, two slate Journalists debate whether impossible Correct “It’s deplorable.” and before impossible was even released, refuse film school Comments on supposed bleaching (like Gal Gadot’s) Queen Cleopatra) shown in the movie trailer.

In fact, Maria Veron chose Naomi Watts to play her. impossible The true matriarch of the family. She could have chosen a famous Spanish actor with a mainstream charm like Penelope Cruz, but she chose an actor that made her impression instead. 21 grams. In this sense, Maria actually chose the actor she felt would best meet the needs of this painful role, rather than based on exact nationality. Considering that Watts was nominated for an Oscar for his performance in Minecraft impossiblelooks like Maria Veron chose the right actor for her role.

While those involved in the making of the film may not see anything wrong with casting a white actor for the role impossible Indeed, the Hollywood film industry has an unfortunate tendency to expect the success of a film to depend on the popularity of the actors, their looks, and the likelihood that audiences will see films that have the participation of unknown actors. While the whitewash charges work, the cast itself is not entirely white but a mix of many Thais. In December 2012, McGregor settled the vindication controversy [via The Guardian] And summarizing the spirit of the film:

“Naomi’s character is saved by a Thai man and taken to safety in a Thai village, where Thai women dress her up… In the hospital, they are all doctors. Thai nurses and doctors— You can’t see anything but Thais saving lives and helping.”

tsunami in impossible Compare.real life

impossible Taken at Orchid Beach Resort, Thailand, with impossible When the tsunami hit, the family actually stayed. For the wave scenes, Watts and Holland spent time in the Spanish tank and then added the special effects digitally. According to Maria (via LA time), her family visited the set impossible Based on personal experiences of the tsunami, providing authentic, tragic inspiration for the film. In the film, the actors even stand where members of the Peron family used to be. Maria:

“I could almost feel the soul there. It rained, rained, rained during the shoot. And it shouldn’t rain…it was the dry season. Bayonne would say, ‘Maria, what’s up? happened?’ I would say, ‘They need to cry. Let them cry.’”

When the tsunami engulfed the resort, Maria suffered a broken nose, torn leg, and bleeding from her kidneys, bladder, and intestines, consistent with what Naomi Watts’ protagonist goes through. impossible. In October 2020, Maria appeared in an inspirational video by a BCC speaker [via YouTube]explain the underwater scene impossible Designed to make all viewers feel exactly how tsunami victims felt.

‘Impossible’ hospital scene and family reunion Vs. Real life

According to Maria, she wrote to impossible The filmmaker recounts her time in the hospital. This image was later used in the production of the film. In a letter titled “Delirium,” Maria recalled how she felt when she was bleeding profusely:

“[The doctors] Cut a leg. I feel the pull. Can they throw it into the sea? He is hungry. Starving. That’s why it bit all of us…”

impossible The family reunion scene is really particularly moving, as Naomi Watts’ character wonders if she really died seeing her family after the disaster. It turns out that this particular moment in the film is also based on a true story, as Maria outlined in a letter to Bayonne and company:

“They’re calling my name softly. Even louder. I’m going down the tunnel. …’Mom, wake up. Are you like me? Simon is covered in mud. Thomas is beside him, chubby cheeks. , his face was full of tears, there were scratches and blood stains on his body, he was very sad but seriously said: “Mom, aren’t you happy to see us?”

‘Impossible’ praised by survivors for its accuracy

impossible Publicly praised by many survivors; testament to María Belón’s direction, attention to detail and dedication to staying precise impossible real family. In 2013, Simon Jenkins, from Portsmouth, said he was in Thailand when the real-life disaster struck, which was the inspiration for the film. [via The Guardian] He is “depression” accusations of whitewashing, most notably the film’s central theme of “Private white guests.” This amazing natural disaster movie, according to Jenkins impossible Reflect on your own experience in Thailand:

“For myself (then) 16 years old and Peron’s family, Thai people waded through calm waters to help individuals and families after the first wave hit… Thai people They have lost everything – their homes, businesses, families – but their instinct is to help tourists.”

Survivor Rick Von Feldt also expressed gratitude impossible 2013, Said that the movie starring Ewan McGregor had details about him and a surviving friend named Peter forgotten. von Felt also praised impossible Catch all the swirl hazards in the water after the tsunami hits. He recalls being trapped in a “The washing machine is full of deadly debris.”

Maria Bellon said the film’s message promises to be the most compelling: “I thought, ‘They’ll forgive me for any mistakes I make…’ It’s for those who don’t make mistakes, and for those who are still alive. I think of them every day – those who are suffering, those who miss others. ” like impossible Despite some artistic liberties, it resonated on an emotional level with the real-life tsunami survivors depicted in the film. impossible Some critics noticed real family and shortcomings in this film, an accurate tribute to those lost in the 2004 events in Thailand.

The Impossible Is One Of Many

The 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami had a worldwide impact impossible True family story. Outside of Thailand, the tsunami hit many countries in South and Southeast Asia, causing irreparable damage and destruction to 14 countries along the coast of the Indian Ocean. It all started with an earthquake in Sumatra and over the next seven hours a tsunami devastated as far as East Africa, with residents in the area reporting waves over 30 feet high. The 2004 tsunami killed more than 225,000 people, making it one of the largest natural disasters ever recorded.

The toll of tsunamis depicted in disaster movies, combined with the destruction of roads and the devastation of civil wars in some countries, made the supply of medical supplies, food and clean water becomes more difficult. for those in need. The environmental damage to the land is also severe, with saltwater killing plants and cities eventually being destroyed. impossible The real family isn’t the only one with stories of the 2004 tsunami, a natural disaster depicted in the film that affected hundreds of thousands of lives.

Other real-life natural disaster stories that made an impression

While movies about natural disasters can be creepy and/or slightly disturbing because they take place in real life, they are often engaging. The one that really strikes is the one from 2011, although it’s a bit too true in the post-COVID world. infection. Starring many big-name stars such as movie actress Gwyneth Paltrow, Matt Damon, Kate Winslet, Jude Law, etc., the film paints a disturbing picture. pandemic.

not only infection It’s an unsettling pandemic thriller with a stellar cast, but it depicts the gradual collapse of social order and an equally contagious crisis in society within a few days. years since the COVID-19 pandemic. The way Deep Fear has proven to be amazingly accurate. at its height. Another famous disaster story is 1996 tornado. This thriller also has the participation of famous actors such as Helen Hunt, Bill Paxton, Big LebowskiPhilip Seymour Hoffman et al) tells the story of a group of storm chasers.

The aforementioned concern is a very real concept; people are consciously concerned about extreme weather conditions. In this case, as the movie’s name suggests, the squad is chasing a non-stop tornado phenomenon. tornado In the decades since its release, it has become a staple of the natural disaster-centric genre. Although they are not directly based on specific real-life events like impossible realistic description of family, movies infection And tornado Will definitely make it to the list of top natural disaster movies along with this project.