Review of Unleashed (2005) by Steven Y — 26 Mar 2009
Unleashed is the touching story of Danny (Jet Li) who as a young boy was brought harshly by a loanshark (Bob Hoskins) and was trained to kill once his dog collar is removed. Although Danny was brought up as a dog, he is human, and through the intervation of music and the care and love of a blind piano turner (Morgan Freeman), and his stepdaughter (Kerry Condon), Danny discovers another side of life.
Unleashed is not an action movie. There certainly are some spectacular fight scenes, but the emphasis is put on the relationship between Morgon Freeman and his stepdaughter, and Jet Li, and on the development of Danny's "humanity".
Danny yearns for more than just killing; he discovers music and is saved by it. Music also plays a key role in his self discovery as it awakens long lost memories of his childhood. Jet Li seems genuine and earnest, perhaps this is because the actor openly acknowledge thst this film is close to his heart as a Buddhist, Jet Li is against violance, and this film portrays the fight between humanity and violance.
This drama is a surprising break from usual martial arts movies.
This review of Unleashed (2005) was written by Steven Y on 26 Mar 2009.
Unleashed has generally received positive reviews.
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