Took 2012 out yesterday with an outstanding move, a movie the audience cheered, Les Mis. Brought 2013 in with a superb movie, on so many different levels though. We know about the tsunami in Asia, it devasted the world and broke billions of hearts. We've all seen news reports, documentaries, interviews with survivors, read so many stories...quite frankly I didn't think I'd like this movie. I won't say enjoy because this isn't something you enjoy. This is based on a true story of a family that not only went through an unimaginable hell, but also became seperated. There are some scenes of the tsunami but the movie concentrates on what happened afterwards. What they saw. How they coped with seperation and not knowing. This is not a pretty movie, you will witness what people experienced. You will see the devastation. You will see the death of people on christmas holiday. So why see this? Courage, hope, desperation, undying love and caring for others when your own heart is being ripped to apart. Ewan McGregor and Naomi Watts give the performances of their lives as the parents in this true story. You will conect with them. Their 3 sons and the youngsters who portrayed them WILL break your heart. How fast they grow during this catrastophe. You will become engaged with folks they enounter and their stories. There are scenes that will make you literally sob because of sadness and scenes that leave you relieved & happy for some of the characters. I do want to mention Tom Holland, who potrayed the familie's oldest, young teen who is just, I can't think of the word. You've never seen a performance like this from a young adult. Brave, scared and suddenly a man. This isn't a comedy, musical or action flick. This is a film about tragedy, hope, the spirit to go on, a familie's love and a world's tragedy.
