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When Unbreakable was released, Bruce Willis confirmed that the film was the first in a proposed trilogy. Viewed in that context, this is a tantalizing and audaciously low-key thriller, with a plot that twists in several intriguing and unexpected directions. Standing alone, however, this somber, deliberately paced film requires patient leaps of faith--not altogether surprising, since this is writer-director M. Night Shyamalan's daring follow-up to The Sixth Sense. While just as assured as that earlier, phenomenal hit, Unbreakable is the work of a filmmaker whose skill exceeds his maturity, its confident style serving a story that borders on juvenile. However, Shyamalan's basic premise--that comic books are the primary conduit of modern mythology--is handled with substantial relevance.

Willis plays a Philadelphia security guard whose marriage is on the verge of failing when he becomes the sole, unscathed survivor of a devastating train wreck. When prompted by a mysterious, brittle-boned connoisseur of comic books (Samuel L. Jackson), he realizes that he's been free of illness and injury his entire life, lending credence to Jackson's theory that superheroes--and villains--exist in reality, and that Willis himself possesses extraordinary powers. Shyamalan presents these revelations with matter-of-fact gravity, and he draws performances (including those of Robin Wright Penn and Spencer Treat Clark, as Willis's wife and son) that are uniformly superb. The film's climactic revelation may strike some as ultimately silly and trivial, but if you're on Shyamalan's wavelength, the entire film will assume a greater degree of success and achievement. --Jeff Shannon

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Bruce Willis and Samuel L. Jackson star in a mind-shattering, suspense-filled thriller that stays with you long after the end of this riveting supernatural film. After David Dunn (Willis) emerges from a horrific train crash as the sole survivor -- and without a single scratch on him -- he meets a mysterious sranger (Jackson). An unsettling stranger who believes comic book heroes walk the earth. A haunting stranger, whose obsession with David will change David's life forever.

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Most Helpful Customer Reviews   85 of 101 people found the following review helpful: A great film..., April 3, 2001 By  CitiB "citiB" (Texas) It takes a patient movie-goer to appreciate Unbreakable, and the movie was admittedly hampered by horrible advertising which marketed it as a supernatural thriller. Hell the pace here is slower than The Sixth Sense, which is saying more about it's "thriller" aspects than an entire paragraph could describe. Still, it's an emotional, dramatic journey and if you let yourself you can easily be captivated as it unfolds before you. The story is about Bruce Willis' character being, as the trailer and title suggest, Unbreakable. Samuel L. Jackson plays a man to whom life has dealt a bad hand, who's trying to show Bruce that there's more to him than he could possibly imagine. From there the movie delves into superhero theology that is even more brilliant in retrospect and subsequent viewings. Looking back, I truly believe this to be M. Night Shyamalan's best film thus far. From the writing to the direction, his attention to detail and wonderful timing is on magnificent display in this film. Unbreakable is incredible.   15 of 20 people found the following review helpful: Four stars until the end - but still worth watching, January 12, 2003 By  Debbie Lee Wesselmann (the Lehigh Valley, PA)       Like most of Shyamalan's films, "Unbreakable" begins beautifully and cryptically. David (Bruce Willis), returning home to Philadelphia from a job interview in New York, survives - without a scratch - a horrific train wreck that kills everyone else. He is tracked down by Elijah (Samuel L. Jackson) who suffers from a rare brittle bone disease that has left him crippled. Elijah proposes a reason for David's survival as well as his own breakable bones that gives David the creeps. David wants nothing to do with this man whom he views as insane and who is, perhaps, a threat to his son. Yet as events unfold, David cannot escape the idea Elijah has planted. Willis' understated delivery is perfect for Shyamalan's style of cinematic suspense. Robin Wright Penn and Samuel L. Jackson follow suit with lines delivered so delicately and with such restraint that they contribute to the tension. The cinematography is brilliant, setting the mood with aplomb. The strength of "Unbreakable" is not the plot but the relationships between characters - their dreams and disappointments, what keeps these people together and what threatens to break them apart. The main flaw of the movie is the last fifteen minutes, when the revelation, which is clearly meant to blow the audience away, arrives with a flatness that will disappoint many people. I, for one, saw it coming - and hoped I was wrong. Or that Shyamalan would do something extraordinary with it. Unfortunately, it was not to be. If the ending had been handled with more care, this film definitely would have deserved four stars. Although I'm glad I didn't pay to see "Unbreakable" in the theaters, I feel that it is well worth seeing in DVD (or video) format.   22 of 28 people found the following review helpful: UNBREAKABLE is UNBEATABLE!, January 24, 2006 By  Eddie Lancekick "A Regulator" (Pacific Northwest)    M. Night Shyamalon's vision...a cast with the likes of Bruce Willis and Samuel L. Jackson...the genre, world, and outlying universe of comic book superheroes and villians...that are closer to home than we realize! The story itself is a work of art. Themes arise as we see a man named Elijah (Jackson) search the world over for a sign, a hint that maybe someone is the opposite of him. What Elijah is is a frail man with a bone disease that makes his bones brittle and privy to breaking easily. Who he is looking for is someone who is...unbreakable. David Dunn (Willis) is a security gaurd for a college stadium. He lives a simple life and raises his son with his wife (played by Robin Wright Penn). The two are going through a tough time but due to their history are working it out, while at the same time their son discovers that his dad is not like other kid's dads... The movie is thick in theme and strong in character development. After all, we're talking about weaving the mythos surrounding comic book superhero's into the here and now. Good vs. Evil. Or is it? A superb plot with many messages and analogies that abound, "unbreakable" is more than just a film, or work of "art". It's simply another great story by Shyamalon. The depth doesn't stop there, I encourage you to look at the bonus disc for features that delve further into M. Knight's vision behind the story, and the history of the superhero. It add's a lot to the overall package and makes this DVD all the more enjoyable as a gem in any collection! Share your thoughts with other customers:  › See all 695 customer reviews...		Most Recent Customer Reviews This movie sucks I watched this in the movie theater and boy was it boring. If this was a thriller, I wasn't thrilled. Read more Published 13 days ago by Johnny D. Amazing film that gets misunderstood This is a great, in-depth movie. While it mostly appeals to people with knowledge about comic books, I think most people can appreciate this film if they're willing to go into it... Read more Published 19 days ago by ICUH8N New Slant on the Superhero This film puts a very unique spin on the comic superhero genre. I just watched it for the second time and felt the director was still finding his way when you compare this to... Read more Published 21 days ago by Stone Cold Nuts Great for comic book fans In my memory this was a five star movie, but after watching it last night, it's really only a 3 star movie to me. It's dark, almost in a Hitchcock way. Read more Published 25 days ago by Tenna Merchent Amazon.com does poor job of presenting movie I like the movie but I don't like that Amazon.com didn't list Bruce Willis as one of the actors. As a main chractor he should have been listed first and isn't listed at all. Read more Published 27 days ago by Michael A. Scheurich Unbearable I am afraid that Night Shyamalan is one of those one-hit acts. The Sixth Sense was fantastic, but every movie since then has been a wash. Read more Published 1 month ago by e. verrillo What if superheroes were real? I've been getting into Shyamalan's movies lately, and I think this might be my favorite I've seen so far. Read more Published 2 months ago by MFinesilver Good Movie I just love M Night Shyamalan's movies. They keep you spellbound and that is exactly what "Unbreakable" does. Read more Published 3 months ago by Dolores Schmitt In a class of its own! How does one classify this movie? Some might call it a drama, as the slow pacing, muted emotions, lack of comedy, and modern, urban setting all fit the descriptions of many... Read more Published 5 months ago by Newton Ooi Unbeatable! Although Shyamalan's "Sixth Sense" perhaps had more chills and more of a classic twist-ending - I personally think "Unbreakable" is his best film. Read more Published 6 months ago by R. Schultz Search Customer Reviews Only search this product's reviews › See all 695 customer reviews...

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