Review of Unbroken (2014) by David Edelstein for New York Magazine (Vulture) — 24 Dec 2014
Jolie gets the dirty/ennobling job done. If the narrative is finally unsatisfying, it’s because the last vital chapter — the way in which Zamperini was able to have a life after years of unspeakable cruelty and the dashing of his Olympic hopes — is signaled in a couple of title cards before the closing credits.
Unbroken proves that Zamperini could take it and make it — but make what of it?
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This review of Unbroken (2014) was written by David Edelstein and published by New York Magazine (Vulture) on 24 Dec 2014.
Unbroken has generally received positive reviews.
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