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The Impossible (out Jan 24) centres on a family holidaying in Thailand who are separated during the horrific Boxing Day tsunamis of 2004. The film packs an emotional punch, especially during the tsunami scenes, but it's a shame about the cheesy dialogue and "coincidences" in the finale. Grade: B.