The three kids, lucas tom holland, thomas samuel joslin and simon oaklee pendergast, are absolutely terrific. Actor, home c4, the show the impossible, the woman in black 2. He was cast in the film the impossible when he was just seven years old. Dec 21, 2012 from far left, oaklee pendergast, ewan mcgregor, samuel joslin foreground,tom holland and naomi watts as a family on vacation in thailand in the impossible. Naomi watts, ewan mcgregor, tom holland, samuel joslin, oaklee pendergast, geraldine chaplin, ploy jindachote, johan sundberg rating. Aug 30, 2018 this is a regularly updated list with movies, series and documentaries with oaklee pendergast on netflix. Aloysius pendergast is a featured character on the pendergast series of novels by lincoln child and douglas preston. Naomi watts, ewan mcgregor, and tom holland all appeared in the film the impossible alongside oaklee. A confident mix of humor, action, and comic book zaniness, far from homes. Below you find an overview of all movies and series with oaklee pendergast on netflix. But internationally it did much better, grossing 180 million including u.
The impossible sounds like it could be about practically anything and doesnt convey any image to the public. Holland samuel joslin oaklee pendergast marta etura sonke mohring. A movie that has you on the edge of your seat with seat from beginning to end, the impossible is a new career high for naomi watts who steals the show in this heartwrenching true story. Ewan mcgregor, naomi watts, tom holland, oaklee pendergast and samual. The impossible looks like awesome movie with naomi watts, ewan mcgregor, tom holland, oaklee pendergast. The reason is that, while most of the stories can stand on their own, there is a continuity involving the characters especially. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders.
See more ideas about tom holland, tom holland the impossible and tom holland peter parker. He also have a role in movies like the woman in black 2. Chicago area families turn to us for the latest information on familyfriendly events, activities and businesses. In the dim days of prehistory, around 1985 or thereabouts, lincoln child, an editor at st. Oaklee pendergast is a famous child actor who was born in united kingdom. It is based on the experience of maria belon and her family in the 2004 indian ocean tsunami. The impossible amanda bell 12212012 director juan antonio bayonas the impossible aims to tell one familys story of struggle and survival after the disastrous indian. The impossible tells a relatively hopeful story of the tsunami of december 26, 2004, that ravaged areas of southern asia. A luminous naomi watts plays maria bennett, a doctor from the u. Dec 19, 2012 the tsunami that devastated the pacific basin in the winter of 2004 remains one of the worst natural disasters in history. Pendergast novels in order mystery series, book lists.
Feb 24, 2019 the impossible 2012 behind the scenes of tom holland disaster movie. The impossible 2012 oaklee pendergast as simon imdb. The impossible by juan antonio bayona juan antonio bayona. Pendergast made his acting debut in 2008, appearing in an episode of eastenders as felix stewart. The impossible is based on the true story of a family who spent their 2004 christmas holidays in thailand and were swept up in the devastating tsunami. The impossible 2012 behind the scenes of tom holland. Pendergast is combined to dagosta with tom sizemore taking their characters. The impossible 2012 behind the scenes of tom holland disaster movie. Naomi watts, ewan mcgregor, tom holland, samuel joslin, oaklee pendergast, juan antonio bayona. Club its visceral force is more aggressive, its emotions cut deeper and its intelligence makes fiercely affecting work of closetothebone material.
In december 2004, closeknit family maria naomi watts, henry ewan mcgregor and their three sons begin their winter vacation in thailand. From far left, oaklee pendergast, ewan mcgregor, samuel joslin foreground,tom holland and naomi watts as a family on vacation in thailand in the impossible. Prepare to be shaken by this true story of a family that stays together when everything is stacked against them. The impossible 2012 the 2004 tsunami was one of the deadliest natural disasters on record. The impossible amanda bell 12212012 director juan antonio bayonas the impossible aims to tell one familys story of. Oaklee pendergast an english child actor who is best known for playing simon bennett in the film the impossible 2012. Faq the official website of douglas preston and lincoln child. Although i assumed its climax, as shown in clint eastwoods film hereafter 2010, would never be surpassed, that was before i had seen the impossible. Ewan, sam joslin, and oaklee pendergast, which really helped us think about them on set. The impossible was totally draining and awful to watch see more. In the book, pendergast is more informed about the mysteries of mbwun. Oscars best picture winners best picture winners golden globes emmys san diego comiccon new york comic con sundance film festival toronto intl film festival awards central festival central all events. As dagosta attempts to break him out of prison, laura hayward investigates a series of bizarre killings centred on the long.
The impossible, with naomi watts and ewan mcgregor the new. The impossible directed by juan antonio bayona available on. The lives of maria naomi watts, henry ewan mcgregor and their three small children who are spending their quiet holidays in thailand turn into a nightmare when a huge tsunami engulfs the grounds of their hotel. The impossible english audio with english subtitles. The impossible about one familys journey in the wake of the 2004 indian ocean tsunami answers that question with a. Incredibly, although over 230,000 people were killed, the family of five survived and managed to find one another in the chaotic aftermath. But the day after christmas, the idyllic holiday turns into an incomprehensible nightmare when a terrifying roar rises from the depths of the sea, followed by a wall of black water that devours everything in its path. Kerkour the impossible ewan mcgregor and oaklee pendergast in the impossible 2012. Diogenes, the psychotic killer who stole them in dance of death, is throwing down the gauntlet to both the city and to his brother, fbi agent pendergast, who.
Dec 21, 2012 an obvious criticism of the impossible, and one that has certainly been made, is its focus on one welltodo and white european familys experiences in a disaster that killed over 150,000 people. The impossible, with naomi watts and ewan mcgregor the. The impossible directed by juan antonio bayona written by maria belon story, sergio g. Inspired by actual events, the impossible finds henry ewan mcgregor, his wife maria naomi watts, and their three sons lounging poolside at a scenic thailand resort following an eventful christmas. At first it seems like the most ideal vacation imaginable. Naomi watts, ewan mcgregor, tom holland, samuel joslin, oaklee pendergast, j. The tsunami that devastated the pacific basin in the winter of 2004 remains one of the worst natural disasters in history. Other major characters from the relic are adopted into the story. The book of the dead 2006 book three diogenes pendergast has been stopped for now, but aloysius pendergast has been sent to prison, awaiting trial for his lifeassuming he lives long enough to be executed.
The best rated item with oaklee pendergast on netflix is the impossible and appeared on screen in 2012. These two inspiring examples of selfsacrifice and kindness are what make the impossible into something richer and deeper than just another survival story. Because it occurred in the christmas season and hit many resort area beaches its death toll of almost 250,000 was indiscriminate, taking not only south asians but many visiting vacationers. He is a fan of martial arts and practices jiujitsu in his spare time. Oaklee pendergast born 24 june 2004 is a british actor. The impossible confirms that bayona is a major talent, with a skill for constructing sequences that build tension as masterfully as steven spielberg did in his.
Tom holland, in particular, who plays the eldest son, lucas, gives an outstanding performance. When it comes to reading the pendergast novels in order, having read the whole series so far, i suggest you do read the douglas preston and lincoln child pendergast books in order of publication, starting with relic. Can a film be grueling and full of grace at the same time. Over 200,000 people died and over a million and a half were displaced as a result of a series of massive ocean waves that, in some instances, were over five times taller than the size of an average person. The impossible is a disaster epic that suffers from no such handicaps. Mediaset espana, summit entertainment, apaches entertainment. In december 2004, closeknit family maria, henry and their three sons begin their winter vacation in thailand. Pendergast made his acting debut in 2008, appearing in an episode of eastenders as felix stewart, jamie stewarts son. Pg, for dramatic intensity, horrific mass injury and brief nudity a horrific natural disaster is seen through the. He is the actor known for the movies like the impossible which was released in 2012. Oaklee pendergast bio, facts, family famous birthdays. He is best known for his roles in the impossible and the woman in black. This is a regularly updated list with movies, series and documentaries with oaklee pendergast on netflix.
Oaklee pendergast at bfi imax on november 19, 2012 in london, england thanks for watching this video. The sense of foreboding is swiftly alluded to and when the wave hits, the effect is quite breathtaking. Tom holland photos actor tom holland arrives at the impossible premiere at. An obvious criticism of the impossible, and one that has certainly been made, is its focus on one welltodo and white european familys experiences in a disaster that killed over 150,000 people. From far left, oaklee pendergast, ewan mcgregor, samuel joslin. Still of samuel joslin in the impossible i movie, best. He grew up in england, and has a brother named harlee. Naomi watts, ewan mcgregor, tom holland, samuel joslin, oaklee pendergast. The story centres on maria naomi watts, her husband ewan mcgregor and three young sons, lucas tom holland, simon samuel joslin and thomas oaklee pendergast, on holiday at a upmarket beach resort in khao lak. Ewan mcgregor talks about his latest film the impossible, his family, star wars. Oaklee pendergast was born on june 24, 2004 in bexley, kent, england.
Oaklees family guide is now part of paddock publications, publishers of the daily herald newspaper in the chicago suburbs. The first book in the series that familiarized the pendergast character was relic that was first published in 1995 followed by the sequel reliquary in 1997. Oaklee pendergast outside at the impossible premiere. The impossible, starring naomi watts and ewan mcgregor, can be. Mcgregor, samuel joslin and oaklee pendergast in the impossible 2012. That same year, he made his feature film debut, playing simon bennett in the impossible. Dec 03, 20 oaklee pendergast outside at the impossible premiere. But just as the family begins to forget their troubles and settle in for a relaxing tropical getaway, one of the worst natural disasters in. The new york museum of natural history receives their pilfered gem collection back. By that i mean the indian ocean tsunami that wreaked havoc on. In the book, pendergast still faces the blood maddened mbwun.
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