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Summary: Clever, very clever
Review: I know many people just didn't get this movie. Some did get it, but just couldn't appreciate it. I fall into the category of those who got it AND appreciated it! First of all, I think one must have a certain amount of familiarity with comic books as well as an apperciation of them as an art form to fully enjoy this movie. Make no mistake about it, it is a very clever, very well orchestrated story, with a great surprise ending that blindsides you. Shyamalan has a mastery of leading the audience down one way when we should be looking another. I love that about this film; you're lead to believe that it's a deep philosophical film with underlying meanings but what it is actually about is right under your nose. That is brilliant, engaging film-making. The cast is superb, with Bruce Willis and Samuel L. Jackson giving flawless performances. I can't really say much else about the movie's story without giving away the suprising ending. You have to pay attention throughout the movie. I think what ultimately turned a lot of people off from the movie is that there are no explosions, no gunfights, there's not even any ghosts (see Sixth Sense), there's just a great thriller that plays more like a greatly woven mystery novel that you can't put down.
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Summary: For anyone who reads Moore,Innis or Vietch....
Review: This is a "realistic" comic book story. What if someone really had super-powers. It is very moderately paced and there is very little action but the acting and the film's direction kept me engaged.
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Summary: M Night is no fly by night
Review: After the tremendous success of THE SIXTH SENSE, many watched anxiously as UNBREAKABLE hit the theatres. I personally heard mostly negative reviews from freinds. I guess they would've wanted to see Adam Sandler instead. On its own, I found the film brilliant in execution by director, producers and performers. A smaller film then THE SIXTH SENSE, Night still was sharp enough to slip another one by me as he did so well prior. So, this film is a taut, intriguing thriller based on another tight script. The DVD packaging is gorgeous but surprisingly light on content. I can't wait for his next film...
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Summary: Just Awful!
Review: No character developement... No sympathy for any of the people in this movie. The surprise ending was extremely stupid and very difficult to believe. If you haven't seen it, don't! Instead go watch The Sixth Sense again or go rent a good Hitchcock film. What a sad waste of time and money.
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Summary: brilliantly subtle
Review: Critically, yes, Bruce Willis is in it, there's a mystery, the pace is subdued, there's a kid as his costar... but the formula isn't identical... I thought this movie was superbly crafted. There's a tangible tension in plot and characterization, a mood delicately evoked that transcends the screen. I don't want to give away too much of the plot, because the beauty of this movie is watching it all unravel. I thought the presentstion of good and evil presented in the film were excellent. Using comic books and the intrigue that surrounds them... mutating that into real life super hereos (and not real life as in live action like the x-men) was an inventive and well-adapted idea. If you're a fan of comics or graphic novels, you must, must, must see this film.
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Summary: One of the greatest movies ever made!!!!!
Review: Im serious when I say this, Bruce Willis and Samuel L. Jacksons performances were far past great. M. Night Shayamalan made another great hit. This movie has a really good story and a shocking ending that some people don't get until the movie actually finishes but it is easy to get. Im not going to ruin it for those who haven't watched but its a nice DVD set with the 2 DVD's and a little book that contains info on the movie superheroes and the director. Although hate cardboard alot. It doesn't l;ook nice and get's damaged fast. This movie also has one of the most, if not the most emotional soundtrack ever made. You have to watch it a couple times to really like it. The soundtrack is hard to get so if you see it I suggest you get it right away. So go watch it, it's not a boring film.
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Summary: The biggest disappointment
Review: I saw the previews for this movie months in advanced and I couldn't wait to watch it, just like most of my friends I was excited about this movie. Well let me tell you this movie is so boring and so slow, by the time the suprise ending comes(and its a good suprise ending) you just don't care anymore. Bruce Willis should pay me back my 8.50 for watching this garbage
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Summary: Worst...Movie...Ever
Review: This movie [stunk]. I thought it had some promise when I was told it was about a guy that survives a train wreck, but the promising concept was ruined by the strange comic hero idea. I wouldn't recommend even spending three bucks to rent this, let alone the twenty some to buy it. Go get something good instead.
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Summary: Brilliant Movie
Review: 1.Story was different then any other film,it worked brilliantly though. 2. Acting by Willis and Jackson was superb. ALot of emotion shown. The best actors in the world can portray there thoughts into movements and gestures and not only words. 3. Story appealed to all ages,comics appealed to kids and idea of superhuman strength/abilities appealed to sci-fi lovers.
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Summary: "I SEE COMIC BOOK HEROES"
Review: After M. Night Shyamalan's huge hit "The Sixth Sense," he could do anything he wanted. What he chose was an earlier story idea he had that is essentially a reworking of basic plot elements of his previous smash. "UNBREAKABLE" springs from a flimsy premise about comic book heroes existing in real life. It's a dark, grim, but sometimes absorbing metaphysical mystery about an ordinary blue collar guy, Bruce Willis again, who encounters himself and his nemesis (Samuel L. Jackson) as he attempts to restore his troubled marriage and maintain a bond with his sometimes nutty kid (who wants to shoot him to see if he's really an "unbreakable" superhero). The sumptuous two disc set includes an unusually muted widescreen transfer with a rich but repetitive sound design. A ton of extras including "Comic Books and Superheroes" with Jackson. Nice fold-out packaging but disappointing content. Rent before you buy.
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