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Unbreakable

Name: Unbreakable
Released: 2000-11-22T00:00:00.000000Z
Rating: 7.2

Are you ready for the truth?

2000 • 106 min • ★ 7.2 (10,093) • Released

Drama Mystery Thriller

An ordinary man makes an extraordinary discovery when a train accident leaves his fellow passengers dead — and him unscathed. The answer to this mystery could lie with the mysterious Elijah Price, a man who suffers from a disease that renders his bones as fragile as glass.

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Original title: Unbreakable
Language: EN
Country: US
Budget: $75,000,000
Revenue: $248,118,121

Reviews & Ratings 5

RalphRahal

Dec 25, 2024 · via TMDB

★ 8.0

Unbreakable! What a classic. M. Night Shyamalan really took the superhero genre and flipped it on its head with this one. It's such a slow-burn, introspective take on the idea of "What if superheroes were real, but grounded in reality?" Bruce Willis as David Dunn is so understated but powerful in his performance. He just exudes this quiet strength, and his journey of self-discovery is handled so well. That scene where he's lifting weights in the basement? Iconic. It’s such a simple moment, but it’s brimming with meaning, like he’s finally starting to believe he might be more than just an ordinary man. And then there’s Samuel L. Jackson as Elijah Price, or “Mr. Glass.” Talk about a perfectly cast role. He brings this eerie, almost tragic depth to a character who’s obsessed with finding his opposite. The way Shyamalan builds up their dynamic, leading to that twist ending... I mean, come on, it’s such a Shyamalan twist, but it works so perfectly here. The relationship between David Dunn and his son is one of the most heartfelt aspects of Unbreakable. It’s a quiet exploration of faith and trust between a father and son, with Joseph’s unwavering belief in his dad adding emotional weight to David’s journey. Their bond reflects the film’s deeper themes of self-discovery and the quiet strength found in family, making the story not just about extraordinary abilities, but also about the human connections that ground us. It’s these tender moments that give the film its emotional core, balancing the suspense with genuine heart. What I love most about Unbreakable is how it plays with the idea of comic book tropes without ever feeling like a comic book movie. The cinematography, those long, deliberate takes, makes everything feel heavy and significant. And James Newton Howard’s score? Chills every time.

Sully7370

Dec 10, 2024 · via TMDB

★ 9.0

one of the most underrated masterpieces in cinema history

Manuel São Bento

Jan 14, 2019 · via TMDB

★ 10.0

If you enjoy reading my Spoiler-Free reviews, please follow my blog :) What a movie! This is one of the most underrated films out there, and it was unfairly compared to The Sixth Sense at the time the former was released. These are two very different movies, but both of them have a lot of twists, which was what brought fame to Shyamalan's films, especially The Sixth Sense. Unbreakable follows that same methodology. It has a lot of twists throughout the runtime, and they are quite diverse: some are very technical twists, related to our point of view of a particular scene that, as it progresses, we always find ourselves tricked (these ones, most people either don't catch them or just don't care ... For me, it's proof of brilliant writing); the others are the prominent plot twists, where something unpredictable happens to the overall story. This movie has all of that and much more. The story itself is incredibly captivating since the main plot holds a lot of mystery and suspense, but these only work as well as they did thanks to Shyamalan, both director and screenwriter. His very unconventional way of storytelling and the anxiety that he's able to convey to some fantastic scenes, elevate the film while delivering a perfect narrative. It's even more mind-blowing the fact that this movie still makes so much sense and it didn't lose its replay value after 17 years! In fact, I bet it would be a striking success nowadays, where the superhero genre is over-saturated. Each year, we get more and more movies following the excessively used genre's formula that makes almost every blockbuster an instant box office hit. Unbreakable is nowhere near that formula, and I genuinely think that any fan of comic-book films must watch this one so everyone can understand what a "grounded superhero movie" actually means. M. Night Shyamalan wrote a story that everyone can appreciate, without all of those big CGI fights and overwhelming visual effects. Comic-book fan or not, Unbreakable is the closest to what reality would be if superheroes really existed. Regarding the cast, Bruce Willis probably has his career-best dramatic performance in this film. He's terrific as David and I can feel all of the emotions which he wants to transmit to the screen. Samuel L. Jackson brilliantly plays Elijah, who has a real-life disease which SLJ portrayed beautifully and respectfully. The supporting cast is also worth praising since both Robin Wright (Audrey Dunn) and Spencer Treat Clark (Joseph Dunn) play magnificent roles as the wife and son of David, respectively. Everyone helped Shyamalan direct exquisite dialogue sequences that extended for minutes without end. The editing and production of this movie are unbelievable ... and it was filmed in 2000! There are so many long, one-take scenes that explain in just a few minutes, everything you need to know about a character or a specific place or event ... Even a full action sequence is filmed in just one-take (the stunt work is also pretty efficient)! The soundtrack is so important, especially in the last act where everything comes to a conclusion. It's inspirational and even epic, I dare calling it. It's just perfect! Throughout the runtime, you can barely notice it due to how subtle it is. However, when it is needed to deliver a new layer of feelings, it always raises the moment. As discussed above, this is a M. Night Shyamalan film, so a very powerful twist right at the end needs to happen ... and it does. It gives the audience an unpredictable perspective about the whole story. I risk myself in saying that it isn't exactly necessary, but the truth is that it makes sense and it does bring the movie to a whole other level, so very, very well done! Finally, I just wish that this film had been released now. It is so much different than what we are used to watching and experiencing, that I dare to say it is one of the best movies inside this genre. Once again, Shyamalan shows the audience why was he becoming one of the most popular directors/screenwriters and proves that his rather unconventional storytelling, unpredictable twists and excellent direction are skills to praise more often. Bruce Willis and Samuel L. Jackson have great chemistry, but the former has his career-best dramatic performance. The editing, production, soundtrack and even the pacing of this film are entirely flawless, as well as the ending twist that leaves us with our jaws dropped. Unbreakable is one of the most underrated superhero movies ever, but it sits way on top as one of my favorites.

Gimly

Feb 6, 2017 · via TMDB

★ 6.0

Not The Shamhammer's best, but certainly of the era when he was still making "good". Final rating:★★★ - I personally recommend you give it a go.

John Chard

Jul 31, 2015 · via TMDB

★ 10.0

Soon found out had a heart of glass. It often gets forgotten just what an exciting talent M. Night Shyamalan was during the early part of his film making career. True that Unbreakable, with its deliberate slow pacing and left-field narrative, would (and has) proved to be not everyone's cup-o-tea, but there's a film making craft here, and a genius idea brought to vivid life, that makes a spectrum of film lovers lament how his career nose dived, how his ideas quickly got as stupid as his acting... Unbreakable challenges the thought process, spinning a story that's of a adult comic book heart, but also of a clinical human examination. The narrative is consistently ambiguous, holding the patient viewers in enthral as the cosmic conundrums come tumbling off of the screen. It's refreshing to find a story like this that is so devoid of cliché, where the wonderfully reflective Bruce Willis and the brilliantly fascinating Samuel L. Jackson feed off each other, their character's destinies superbly steered by cast and director. Unbreakable is a complex movie, but not needlessly so, its strengths are numerous for those of a keen eye and ear. It represents Shyamalan's most clever cinematic offering, to which the sad realisation comes to pass that he would never, as yet, be this smart and vibrant again. 10/10

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Cast 35

Bruce Willis

David Dunn

Samuel L. Jackson

Elijah Price

Robin Wright

Audrey Dunn

Spencer Treat Clark

Joseph Dunn

Charlayne Woodard

Elijah's Mother

Eamonn Walker

Dr. Mathison

Leslie Stefanson

Kelly

Michaelia Carroll

Babysitter

Bostin Christopher

Comic Book Clerk

Elizabeth Lawrence

School Nurse

Davis Duffield

David Dunn Age 20

Laura Regan

Audrey Inverso Age 20

Chance Kelly

Orange Suit Man

Michael Kelly

ER Doctor

Firdous Bamji

Businessman

Johanna Day

Saleswoman

James Handy

Priest

Richard Council

Noel

Damian Young

Green Army-Jacketed Man

Sherman Roberts

Physician

M. Night Shyamalan

Stadium Drug Dealer

Sasha Joseph Neulinger

Thermometer Boy

Jose L. Rodriguez

Truck Driver

Ukee Washington

Radio Announcer (voice)

Susan Wilder

Shoplifter

Greg Horos

Slick-Haired Man

Angela Eckert

Frat Party Girl

Anthony Lawton

Hostage Father

Julia Yorks

Hostage Girl

John Patrick Amedori

Hostage Boy

John Rusk

Security Dispatcher

Joey Hazinsky

Five-Year-Old Boy

Marc H. Glick

EastRail Engineer

Kim Simms Thomas

Hostage Woman

Joey Perillo

Jenkins (uncredited)

Crew 30

Eduardo Serra

Director of Photography

Joanna Johnston

Costume Design

Allan A. Apone

Makeup Artist

Derek Thompson

Graphic Novel Illustrator

Elizabeth Lawrence

In Memory Of

Greg Nicotero

Makeup Effects

Howard Berger

Makeup Effects

Jeff Habberstad

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Dane Farwell

Stunt Double

Brian Smrz

Stunts

Dean Raphael Ferrandini

Stunts

Diane Reneé

Stunts

Gregg Smrz

Stunts

Phoenix Nugent

Stunts

M. Night Shyamalan

Director

John Rusk

First Assistant Director

Scott Robertson

Second Assistant Director

Dylan Tichenor

Editor

Douglas Aibel

Casting

Gary Barber

Executive Producer

Roger Birnbaum

Executive Producer

Barry Mendel

Producer

M. Night Shyamalan

Producer

Gary A. Hecker

Foley

James Newton Howard

Orchestrator

James Newton Howard

Original Music Composer

Richard King

Sound Designer

Lee Dichter

Sound Re-Recording Mixer

Michael Semanick

Sound Re-Recording Mixer

M. Night Shyamalan

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US Release Dates 2

Nov 14, 2000

New York City, New York

PG-13 Premiere

Nov 22, 2000

PG-13 Theatrical