Review of Unbroken (2014) by Edward C — 15 Sep 2016

Unbroken(2014).

Starring: Jack O' Connel, Domhall Gleeson, Garrett Hudland, Miyavi, jai courtney, Finn Wittrock, Luke Treadaway, John Magaro, Alex Russell, Jordan Smith, Maddalena Ischiale, and Yutaka Izumihara.

Directed By: Angelina Jolie.

Review.

"If I can take it I can Make it".

"A moment of pain is worth a lifetime of happiness".

For someone who exudes such edgy unpredictability in front of the camera, Angelina Jolie is a bit square behind it. With Unbroken her second feature as a director(her first being In The Land of Blood and Honey)she turns the undeniable inspiring true story of Louie Zamperini into an old-fashioned survival drama.

The story is based on a novel adapted by A-list writers(Richard LaGravenese, William Nicholson, and Joel and Ethan Coen), kicks off with a dazzling sense of immediacy. We're thrown into the belly of a bomber as Zamperni(Jack O'Connel) and his crew take fire from Japanese fighters. It's a hell of an opening sequence. It's gorgeously shot and beautifully acted, and it has it's moments of heartbreaking poignancy. I will admit I did cry during this picture on several occasions especially when Louie was in prison camp. He was punched by his inmates at least once.

This is a special film that talks about spirit and forgiveness. Louie when he was young was the most hated in his town. But he became an inspiration to everyone in his hometown by the help of his brother. He believed that if his brother believed he could do it that he can take whatever life throws at him so he could make it. I've had a rough year I was lied to by a girl I desired, I met two girls fell in love with them but now they're gone and I'm going to an alternative school because I'm failing. However I still talk to both those girls and if they love and believe in me then I can take it and I will make it. I give Unbroken a five out of five.