Unbreakable [Blu-ray] | ![Unbreakable [Blu-ray]](http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/41O0MJgLH1L._SL160_.jpg)
 enlarge | Director: M. Night Shyamalan
Actors: Richard Council, James Handy, Samuel L. Jackson, Elizabeth Lawrence, Eamonn Walker
Studio: Buena Vista Home Entertainment / Touchstone
Category: DVD
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Avg. Customer Rating:  710 reviews
Sales Rank: 8313
Format: Anamorphic, Color, Dolby, Subtitled, Widescreen
Language: English (Original Language)
Rating: PG-13 (Parental Guidance Suggested)
Media: Blu-ray
Number Of Items: 1
Running Time: 106
Aspect Ratio: 2.35:1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1
Dimensions (in): 7.1 x 5.4 x 0.6
MPN: DISBR57036
UPC: 786936761160
EAN: 0786936761160
ASIN: B00121QGV8
Theatrical Release Date: 2000
Release Date: April 1, 2008
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Studio: Buena Vista Home Video Release Date: 04/01/2008 Run time: 167 minutes Rating: R
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When Unbreakable was released, Bruce Willis confirmed that the film was the first in a proposed trilogy. Viewed in that context, this is a tantalizing and audaciously low-key thriller, with a plot that twists in several intriguing and unexpected directions. Standing alone, however, this somber, deliberately paced film requires patient leaps of faith--not altogether surprising, since this is writer-director M. Night Shyamalan's daring follow-up to The Sixth Sense. While just as assured as that earlier, phenomenal hit, Unbreakable is the work of a filmmaker whose skill exceeds his maturity, its confident style serving a story that borders on juvenile. However, Shyamalan's basic premise--that comic books are the primary conduit of modern mythology--is handled with substantial relevance. Willis plays a Philadelphia security guard whose marriage is on the verge of failing when he becomes the sole, unscathed survivor of a devastating train wreck. When prompted by a mysterious, brittle-boned connoisseur of comic books (Samuel L. Jackson), he realizes that he's been free of illness and injury his entire life, lending credence to Jackson's theory that superheroes--and villains--exist in reality, and that Willis himself possesses extraordinary powers. Shyamalan presents these revelations with matter-of-fact gravity, and he draws performances (including those of Robin Wright Penn and Spencer Treat Clark, as Willis's wife and son) that are uniformly superb. The film's climactic revelation may strike some as ultimately silly and trivial, but if you're on Shyamalan's wavelength, the entire film will assume a greater degree of success and achievement. --Jeff Shannon
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 Flat Out Sensational January 7, 2009
I didn't see Unbreakable in the theatre. In fact, I don't remember when I saw it. I didn't see trailers on anything. I believe I bought the DVD a few years ago..mostly because I was buying any DVD that caught my interest. But with each time I see it...about half a dozen times...it just seems better and better. Unbreakable is now my favorite all time movie.
If I had written a review when I saw it...I probably would have given it a 3.5 stars. Why? Because I knew it enjoyed it...but I didn't truly "get it"...in fact...that underlies the greatness of this film...it is the type of movie that you absorb. It is subtle. Unbreakable doesn't hit you with a sledgehammer. In fact, it wasn't until I began to read the over reviewers...that I understood it is a "super hero" movie. I certainly didn't know it was the first of a possible trilogy (I wonder now some 9 yrs later if it will happen) Why? When I saw the movie...I just got caught up in the story of a man discovering who he is...and his purpose in life. I loved the reality of this movie. For example, I loved how "David"...after trying to pick up the player agent...slips his wedding band back on his finger. EVERYMAN is right.
I keep watching it to pick up more things I missed before. I long for more because there are so many questions. For instance, I wonder just how strong Bruce Willis's character "David Dunn" really is? And what would happen if he was shot? Due to the incredible ending...I wonder if David's superhero career ends before it even really gets started.
If you give this movie a chance, you may also be blown away by how great it is. I believe it is Night's best movie.
standtall
Good product fast delivery December 15, 2008
The movie came promptly and without any problems. I was pleased with the quality and response time.
Impressive. December 14, 2008
Great movie, it's not a classic like Shaw Shank redemption(sp?), but it's one that will stick with you.
 A Movie For Comic Book Fans November 15, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
This film represents a refreshing take on the comic book genre. Bruce Willis and Samuel Jackson give great performances. Tonally, Unbreakable is excellent, although it does move slowly at times. This show let me know that M. Night was not a fluke. After seeing it, I was a Shyamalan fan.
The 2-Disc DVD has a lot of great extras, including some cool artwork. The best part is Shyamalan's directing. The movie feels like you are in a comic book. As a previous collector, I especially enjoyed this film and DVD. I don't know how anyone who likes comics could dislike it.
One of the best movies ever made...(blu-ray review) November 11, 2008
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
If you saw the sixth sense you absolutely had to see this film when it came out,only for the fact that it was written and directed by the same guy M Knight, I was blown away by the story and the wonderful talents of both Bruce Willis and Samuel l. Jackson.
Bruce is your everyday guy with your everyday job trying to work with your everyday problems,I bet that a lot of guys saw themselves in him, when just out of nowhere Samuel helps him discover who he really is, this discovery evolves slowly as the movie progresses in a way that was brilliant building up to the ultimate shock at the end,the person who made him realize who he really is... was his opposite.
You kind of feel the comic world entering the pace slowly and it dominates at the end, kind of like your comic movies with one exception...you can actually feel that these guys are real,from the real world!! they don't fly or wear weird costumes or expand in size, they're just your everyday people.
The overall mood of the movie is fascinating, it takes you to through mood swings (good ones) and it makes you look at the story from different views.
I can't even start on the score of this movie (James Newton Howard) brilliant just brilliant.. when Bruce enters the subway wearing his security poncho accompanied by the soundtrack that was the best scene in the entire movie
This movie is one of my all time favourites. It is the best of M knight's movies yet. (I've seen everyone of them)
The blu-ray release made it even better.
Highly recommended
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