Perhaps the standout performance in "The Impossible" is delivered by Tom Holland, who plays the eldest son, Lucas Bennett. While this movie has two big name actors—Ewan McGregor and Naomi Watts—who play the adult parents, the film really seems to end up being about the growth of their eldest son during the ordeal, who must go from being an immature and even somewhat bratty older brother to a brave young man who must look after his mom and deal with the harsh reality of the injuries, death and chaos in the aftermath of the tsunami that he narrowly survives.
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| Mike Batie reviews actor Tom Holland in "The Impossible." |
Tom Holland goes beyond many of the more shallow acting jobs we're used to from children, and he delivers a performance that will leave you feeling his fear, anxiety, pain, frustration, and sadness. It is amazing how his performance grows during the film as well, from more of a high-pitched boy to a more mature and responsible man and brother.
This is Tom Holland's first film role, which makes him deserving of an even bigger nod of approval. His previous acting credit is starring in Billy Elliott the Musical.
Like I said in a previous post, if you haven't seen this movie, you should do everything in your power to see it—with no distractions...though it will be hard to be distracted from the intensity once the tsunami hits. For now, this is Mike Batie, saying, go watch The Impossible!
