Unbreakable

I watched Unbreakable after Glass – yes, I'm a bit of an idiot for not following the trilogy (Unbreakable, Split, Glass) in order, thus depriving myself of many a twist in this and the second film. However, I will approach Unbreakable as I the first part. The film cannot be denied an unusual idea – comic book heroes having a basis in the real world. Elijah "Mr. Glass" Price is a truly unconventional "villain" – incredibly fragile on the outside, but brilliantly insane on the inside. The director also deals with the theme of family, which was thankfully kept out of the way and didn't overshadow the supernatural storyline. The final twist is surprising, but not quite as disarming as that of The Sixth Sense. (21/01/2019)

A mystery/drama family thriller with a comic book twist. And an amazing film to go with it. Simply put, M. Night Shyamalan has put together a brilliantly crafted machine to take the viewer through the most unbelievable psychological twists and turns. From a completely inconspicuous introduction through a mysterious course of events to an ending that shows you just how close to the truth you've been all along. A journey of discovery and the first glimpse of how unpredictable and adored a creator Shyamalan actually is. (24/05/2006)

Shyamalan's originality cannot be denied, and in a certain sense, his creativity and inventiveness are evident in every one of his films. However, the story didn't feel as powerful to me as in The Sixth Sense, nor as dynamic and suspenseful as in Signs. (04/04/2005)

One of M. Night Shyamalan's best films, which I like because it draws from superhero comics. I like the more civilian approach to superheroes, and this film takes it almost to complete realism. I also like the slow-motion shots and the way the characters act. There is a hint of pathos, which prevails in Shyamalan's recent films, but it's balanced to a degree that makes it more than bearable. Moreover, the point was good this time too. Even after all these years, I still like this film a lot. Maybe even a little more, because this subject fascinates me. (18/05/2014)

I just found the denouement a little rushed. Since the whole film slowly flows and very little really happens, I found the ending unnecessarily too violent. Considering how Unbreakable is shot and the high quality of its craftsmanship, the ending definitely deserved more space; here I think Shyamalan didn't quite pull it off in terms of the script. Otherwise, I have no complaints – the atmosphere, the music, the cinematography, the directing, the great Bruce Willis and Samuel L. Jackson, and Shyamalan's traditionally great cameo – there's nothing to fault. 85% (12/09/2009)