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Summary: Ending took long to get to, but it was worth it
Review: I'm sure you've already got the basic storyline behind this from reading other reviews. I'll admit, I was getting bored towards the end of the movie. I had absolutely no idea what to expect. but the "twist" makes the whole entire movie come together and that's whan you realize it's a brilliantly written movie. Of course, I wasn't even expecting a twist in the storyline and now that you're reading these reviews you'll know there is one. Oh well. You don't know what it is, and believe me it's worth seeing.
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Summary: Exceptional Film
Review: I have to say, I was shocked at how much I loved this movie. I wasn't quite sure what to expect. Needless to say M. Night, Bruce and Samuel did not disappoint. Bruce makes a great "everyman". Its an intelligent movie, so if you're expecting some Batman drivel.. then don't bother. You could never appreciate it.
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Summary: Unbearable
Review: A disappoint follow-up picture to the superb A SIXTH SENSE, UNBREAKABLE is a film with high ambitions that fails miserably on almost all levels it attempts. A chaotic plot that ultimately leads predictably to a villain facing a mortal superhero (or is he, as the film is never clear), the story meanders much through a quagmire of vignettes after an absolutely unforgettable set-up. Bruce Willis mumbles much of his dialogue, and what he does have to say doesn't really take the viewer anywhere a motion picture hasn't been before. The surprise ending is little of a surprise, as it obtained too much set-up throughout the tale. While one could debate the merits of good versus evil after viewing the picture, is that all there is in this tiny universe?The first film in a proposed trilogy, here's hoping that installments two and three stay on the shelves.
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Summary: Converted.
Review: I'm a person who's willing to chance shelling out 20 bucks for a movie I've never seen, so I picked up "Unbreakable" at the local Blockbuster. I bring it home, pop it in the tray, and kick it on. Needless to say, I fell asleep. Fast. The next day I took it back to the video store, trying to pull a fast one and return it. That didn't pan out, so I tried to sell it to a buddy. That didn't go well either. So I'm stuck with a 20 dollar piece of plastic. Two weeks later, I'm sitting at home, it's raining outside, and I've watched every other DVD I've got 2 or 3 times, so I pull "Unbreakable" -- which by now has gathered a thin layer of dust -- off the shelf. I pop it in, and I stretch out on my couch, expecting to be asleep before the woman even sits down next to Bruce Willis on the train. But it's different this time. I'm mesmerized. You see, when I watched it the first time, I was watching it as the follow-up to "The Sixth Sense." As a Bruce Willis blockbuster. But that second time, I was watching it without all that hype, with no expectations... and it was spellbinding. It's so low-key that what might initially seem boring is just the proper tone for a somber character piece like this. It's not primarily a sci-fi thriller, or a mystery, or a comic-book movie. It's about a regular guy who's trying to find meaning in his life, all the while struggling to find balance with his family, and connect with his son. The whole superhero angle, while very interesting, only functions as his own unique struggle. Bruce Willis gives another great measured performance in the vein of "The Sixth Sense." In fact, everybody gives reserved turns here, even Samuel L. Jackson, who isn't exactly a paradigm of subtlety in his other movies. Not that that's a bad thing, but I don't think "Ezekiel 25:17" would mesh here. And the movie works even better when you think of it as the first in a trilogy, which Bruce Willis confirmed it is. My advice: watch it. But watch it without preconceptions or expectations. Ignore the hype. Give it a shot. You won't be disappointed.
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Summary: How can two movies be so similar and yet so different?
Review: I can't believe this movie rates only half a star worse than "The 6th sense". The director and the main actor are the same, atmosphere and pacing are similar; yet these two movies couldn't be more different. I saw both of them completely unprejudiced and without expectations. "The 6th sense" gives you two memorable and (as far as fantasy goes) credible characters, an interesting and gripping story and a fantastic and satisfying ending that makes you pound your head saying "why didn't I see/how could I have missed that". "Unbreakable" is trying very hard to be like its predecessor and failing miserably. The slow pacing and depressive mood of "The 6th sense" were quite fitting for the story of a boy who is the only one capable of seeing the recently deceased and a psychiatrist desperately trying to save him after losing a patient with the same problem. They do NOT fit the story of an unbelieving comic book hero and hooded avenger! When the train "crashed" at the beginning with no action scene whatsoever, I still thought "Ah, so this one is purely psychological - OK, fine with me" but the movie went only downhill after that and hit one of its low points when the son threatened to shoot his father to prove that he is unbreakable. Talk about unintentional humor - this scene certainly got a big laugh from me! The end - while it was comparably surprising to "The 6th sense" - was by no means as satisfying. It just put an end to a pretentious and boring story with no one to root for. I read critics of "Unbreakable" only afterwards. The fact that ALL(!) of the professional reviewers put this movie down as a wannabe should give those who give it a rave review some pause. If you like it and can't get enough of it - fine, but don't tell all the others they don't get it. I like comics, I appreciate good(!) psychological thrillers, but still this movie (to steal an expression from Stephen King) bites like an Electrolux!
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Summary: A superhero movie without the tights and cheesy stuff
Review: This is the best comic/superhero movie since the first batman came along. It doesn't beat you over the head, its subtle and beautifully crafted. If you love comic books, this movie will send chills down your spine, if you don't, you'll still like it. I don't want to get into the plot because it is so woven together that one thread could unravel it for you, but like all good characters, Bruce Willis has his demons and doubts and struggles through the movie with everything that we do. Fantastic movie, wonderful directing and acting. Wow
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Summary: an under appreciated movie
Review: If your expecting the sixth sense then save your money and watch the sixth sense again. If your looking for a superhero movie like Batman, Superman or Blade save your time and cash instead, and watch any one of those good movies. However, if your interested in watching a really great film that just happens to be about a guy who has some super human powers then watch this movie. Unbreakable is way too slow moving to be considered an action movie. However, the slow pacing of unbreakable is really it's strength. Director M. Night Shyamalan is a minimalist. He hides acting treasures in scenes where the slightest gesture conveys a magnitude of information. For example, when Bruce Willis's character meets his wife and son after surviving the train wreck, his son has them join hands. They walk a few steps with their son in front of them, and soon their hands fall away from each other. In that one instant you see exactly what their relationship is like. Just as in the Sixth Sense, Shyamalan loves to hide clues to the ending throughout the movie so pay close attention. As for the DVD itself, I'm very impressed with the packaging, and design. When you slide the dvd out of it's case it opens up into a beautifully designed book that further unfolds to reveal the two disks inside. The menu's for the DVD's are dynamic, refreshing, and easy to navigate, the extra's are great. I found the documentary on comic books really fasinating. The Director's commentary on the deleted scenes was also really good. The sound quality was amazing. I can't over emphasize the quality and detail of the packaging. If you loved the film get this DVD it's worth the money! Aslam Mohammed
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Summary: Avoid at all costs
Review: First off, let me give a quick overview of the movie. Bruce Willis plays your average white guy, except he's unbreakable. We first discover this when he is the sole survivor of a horrible train wreck, but as the movie progresses, we learn he has a knack for being invincible. Samuel L Jackson plays the exact opposite, a frail comic-shop owner whose bones break easily and who suffers extreme bodily harm with the slightest accident. The movie basically involves interaction between the two, with Sam Jackson trying to convince Bruce that he's invincible and that he should take up the role of hero. Other than that, little plot, except the "twist" at the end. Now, the review: This is probably one of the worst movies I have ever seen. Even if you are a fan of this type of movie (sci-fi/mystery/thriller), of comic books, and of movies that have a twist (of which I am all three), you probably won't like it. Maybe I am being too harsh simply based on the fact that this movie had sooooo much potential and then blew in the final 10 minutes, but still, I laughed when it was over, and I wasn't laughing with it, if you know what I mean. Zero character development, apart from the physical gifts/shortcomings of the main characters, and a waste of a decent plot that was ruined by the directors desire to "trick" or surprise us. The end was a surprise however, just not the kind that was very clever or well thought out.
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Summary: decent movie; babbling critic
Review: To avoid "ruining" the movie, I'm going to stay away from the plot on this one. Just because it's directed by the guy who directed "The Sixth Sense" doesn't necessarily mean that it's quite so jaw-droppingly twisty in the end. I just don't want to summarize this movie in any way shape or form.
All I'll say is that it's deeply rooted in comic books and mirrors "The Sixth Sense" only in its casting of Bruce Willis and its (albeit Hollywood) "darkness." Oh, and there is kind of a creepy kid. Anyway, the plot is neat in that holiday way, because it brings out the awestruck kid in you by asking if you believe in superheroes, much like believing in jolly old Saint Nick. Kind of. A little anal: The movie was edited in the most bizarre way. Two scenes stick out in my mind as having been cut short. That could be the writing's fault, but I feel like they could have been saved with a dramatic pause. Blame the editor. Back to the plot. There are plotholes aplenty in this film, and people tend to jump to conclusions that feel like the writer had a big case of block. Oh, I know something I can talk about: Artsy-Fartsiness. The director just tries too hard in the beginning, setting up annoyingly... annoying camera angles. However, as the movie progresses, so does his artsy-fartsiness, so to speak. He gets over himself and comes up with inventive but practical shots that evoke the necessary emotions. (If you've seen it, the curtain is my favorite shot.)
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Summary: Hunh?!?!?
Review: After seeing 6th Sense, I was eagerly awaiting Shaymelan's follow up. Ohhhhhhhhhhhh...kaaayyyyyy. I would say that this is a love it or hate it movie. I hated it, but I know several people who loved it. Willis, again, manages his role with the skill you'd expect. Jackson...all I can say is 'Is there ANYTHING this man can't do. The acting is fine. But the story is a head scratcher. I've heard that, if you are familliar with Comic Books, this is a great film. I'm not, so it explains it for me, at least. I put this in the category of Chinese Dinner films. I know I've just seen a film...just don't feel like I've seen a film.
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