By Daily Mail (U.S.) | Created at 2024-11-23 11:41:42 | Updated at 2024-11-23 22:09:24
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Netflix fans havegone wild over a family drama featuring a Marvel star - but warned fellow viewers 'get the tissues ready'.
Taking to the Facebook group Netflix Bangers, which has more than three million members, one user asked fellow film fans to review the picture in question.
In response, viewers said: 'Cracking film. In my top 10'.
Another remarked: 'One of the best movies I've ever seen. 10/10'.
A further comment read: 'Brilliant! Get the tissues ready'.
Netflix fans have praised a biographical drama that featured an A-list star when he was just 16 years of age, noting that it made for a 'cracking' watch
They were referring to the film The Impossible, which is based on the real-life experiences of María Belon and her family in the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami
A fourth warned: 'Don't watch it unless you're ready for a serious cry. Utterly amazing film'.
A fifth added: 'It was great! I shed a few tears.'
Fans were referring to the film The Impossible, which is based on the real-life experiences of María Belon and her family in the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami.
The film sees Doctor Maria Bennett (Naomi Watts), her husband Henry (Ewan McGregor) and their three sons Lucas (played by a 16-year-old Tom Holland), Simon, and Thomas go on a Christmas holiday to Khao Lak, Thailand.
Two days later, they are caught up in the tsunami which devastates the area.
While Maria and Lucas eventually emerge from the water and find each other, Maria has contracted serious injuries to her leg and chest - and a toddler they rescue, Daniel, is separated from them on their way to hospital.
At the hospital, Maria encourages Lucas to help others find their family members while she goes into surgery for her chest injuries.
The film also saw Tom Holland appear in his first full-length feature - with the British actor now renowned worldwide for his portrayals of Spiderman in the Marvel Cinema Universe.
Released in Spanish as Lo Imposible, the film would go on to become one of the highest-grossing Spanish films of all time
Watts was highly praised for her performance, earning nominations for the Academy Award for Best Actress, the Golden Globe Award for Best Actress – Motion Picture Drama, and a Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance By A Female Actor In A Leading Role.
The film also saw Tom Holland appear in his first full-length feature - with the British actor now renowned worldwide for his portrayals of Spiderman in the Marvel Cinema Universe.
Released in Spanish as Lo Imposible, the film would go on to become one of the highest-grossing Spanish films of all time.
Worldwide, it brought in a total of $198million (£157million) compared with an estimated production budget of $45million (£35million).
