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Summary: Good acting, bad movie
Review: Although both Bruce Willis and Samuel L. Jackson worked very well opposite each other in this strange story, I just couldn't seem to sick back and enjoy it. The cinematography made the movie confusing, as it bounced back and forth between reality and another dimension. Samuel L. Jackson played a fantasticly spooky character, but the story itself wasn't put together well, and Bruce Willis, although a fine actor, didn't have the "something special" that made The Sixth Sense brilliant. Rent this if you must, but don't buy it - you won't want to see it more than once.
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Summary: Above all, just a good movie
Review: Take it for what it is: a good movie. Don't compare it to Sixth Sense or whatever. THis is a good movie with good acting and good direction, a different plot (ok, different plots may sometimes be silly, but it's cool to see something different). By the wasy, I like comic books.
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Summary: Horrible and immensely boring
Review: I rented this because I only had 2 minutes to pick a movie. I knew it was vaguely related to superheros so I hesitated. God, I wish I followed my instincts. I think the only people that won't find the entire premise of this movie completely ridiculous and unengaging are superhero comic book fans. Superheros comic books are an aesthetic abomination, uncapable of going beyond the most simplistic 'good vs. evil' plots. I don't know how anyone over 12 takes them seriously. The maker of this film is obviously a fan and there's even a couple scenes where he tries to make the case that comic books are a fine art, worthy of thousands of dollars and framing on your wall and worthy of the same reverence as a Picasso. What a crock! Everything about this movie is awful. The pace is slow, which isn't necessarily a problem when there's a good and meaningful story being told (ex. Eyes Wide Shut), but after we find out the special powers of the two main characters (which everyone must have already known anyway) the movie tries to distract the viewer with subplots, like the romantic problems of Willis and his wife. These characters mope around and try and look moody and serious to try and give some kind of illusion of depth to this tired Superman/Twilight Zone rehash. It's all to try and fill up the hour and a half till we get to the suprise ending. Because of the sheer boredom of and snail's pace there wasn't even an ounce of suspense, humor, revelation, insight, drama...NOTHING! It WAS a suprise ending and I didn't see it coming, but WHO CARES?! This movie just had nowhere to go and it took a very long time to get there. I thought the Sixth Sense was incredibly overrated as well. If this guy is one of our hotshot young directors then we're in for some truly awful films.
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Summary: Un-Watch-able
Review: Usually, I enjoy any movie with Bruce Willis or Samuel L. Jackson. This one is an exception. Way too much was made of the comic book nonsense. The plot slowly progressed and was rather boring at times - little dialog, action, etc... If you are expecting some sort of equal to The Sixth Sense, forget it.
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Summary: a really bad movie
Review: This movie was very boring and don't ever buy it or even see this movie. THe director tryed to make another deep movie like the 6th sence but failed. the ending is sooo horrible and stupid.
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Summary: Well made but unsatisfying
Review: "Unbreakable" is a very powerful, well-made film. The imagery and character development are excellent, the story intriguing, the writing very good. Right up until the end. I won't ruin it for you, but the movie builds up and builds up and then-- just ends. Supposedly the first of a trilogy, but movies in a trilogy, or any movie for that matter, should be, MUST be complete alone. I was admittedly interested and almost riveted by the slow build up, but there was no clearly defined conflict, there was no climax, it JUST ENDED. Some have argued that "Empire Strikes Back" was not complete, but even though the major conflict was not solved, it was still a complete film on its own, even though it ends on a downer. "Unbreakable" is only the prologue of a complete film. Though already 2 and 1/2 hours long, it just did not end satisfactorily (is that a word?)even in that space of time. Worth a rental at least, but with the lack of critical and box-office support, I wouldn't hold my breath for the next two films, which is unfortunate because I really would like to see how the rest pans out.
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Summary: Good but weird
Review: Was a good movie. Makes you think but is a weird movie
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Summary: Sophomore Slump?
Review: I am a big fan of Night's previous work (6th Sense of course), and it's clear to me that he has a lot of ability. I also think that "Unbreakable" is a good movie, with an interesting plot, interesting characters, and a nice twist at the end. I believe that "Unbreakable" was such a disappointment because it's so much less than "6th Sense" was. People were expecting Night to produce a film that was just as enthralling and creepy as "6th Sense", and they didn't get it. Had "Unbreakable" been made first, I think it would have received a far more positive reception, and would have been perceived as an interesting work from a rising artist. As it is, Night jumped right in with a record-breaking blockbuster that may well be the best film he ever makes. Success on such a scale creates expectations that are nearly impossible to satisfy, while placing you in the precarious position of having nowhere to go but down. The situation is somewhat analogous to what happened to Pink Floyd after creating "Dark Side of the Moon". A truelly incredible album that many feel is their greatest work. Try as they might to top it, they never could. All of their later albums were largely judged relative to how they stood up to DSOTM. That kind of success is a two-edged sword. So, be thankful that Night made the "6th Sense", even if he never does another film, and when he DOES do other films, try to judge them objectively, instead of by how they just don't measure up to "6th Sense". You'll find you enjoy them more.
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Summary: This is a film that need to be seen twice.
Review: First, if you didn't understand this film, you need to see it twice, and pay attention to the dialog between Wills and the promoter on the train. Pay close attention! Secondly, this is a mesmerizing film that brings back memories of the Twilight Zone. Indeed, Shyamalan strikes back with the paranormal combined with a surprise ending. Have you noticed the new films that ape his technique--Planet of the Apes, and AI: Artifical Intelligence? Some people like O. Henry and Rod Serling have the knack for twisting an ending. Shyamalan has the knack; the other don't. You keep you eyes open for clues when you see the movie again. The story is subtle, and the over-sugared, over-glitzed MTV-zombies hate this movie as a result. Treat this movie like a tender plant, as you watch it grow and unfold. That is what life is really like: we slowly come to an awareness of who we really are, what our capabilities are, and what our mission in life is. David Done is not only Superman, and Adam, he is Everyman. How about the moral message? Working at his marriage, and not vivisecting his family. And what about the hero-worship of Willis's son? David Dunn is a noble character. We finally have a hero in our midst. Death to the anti-heroes! The bonus disk is the pie after the pot-roast. I am glad they included the deleted scenes, and the commentary is indespensable. Buy it!
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Summary: STOP COMPARING to The Sixth Sense
Review: Just because a movie is directed by the same guy, doesn't call for comparisons to past works. Yes, it is dark. Yes, it is slow. And if anyone bothered to actually watch the movie and take a moment to stop whining they might realize, that is exactly what Shyamalan intended. I have already reviewed this movie once. After reading other reviews, I decided to watch it again. And again, it didn't disappoint. And again, I watched Sixth Sense. And Again, it did disappoint. I keep reading that Unbreakable is not believable. Are these the same individuals who think Sixth Sense is reality? Shyamalan was not trying to create Sixth Sense part 2. Then I read that Bruce Willis was boring and acted emotionless. Again, were you watching the same movie? That is his character. Fans of Sixth Sense probably will not like this movie, because they will already have preconceived notions about what this movie SHOULD be. While Sixth Sense droned on and the so-obvious ending was a let down, I was relieved to see a thinking-man's movie, Unbreakable. This movie is only for intellectuals. All the others, please stop complaining and go rent Sixth Sense along with Romy and Michelle's High School Reunion. Those two movies are more on your wavelenght.
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