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Unbreakable (2000) Touchstone Pictures 1 hr. 47 mins. Starring: Bruce Willis, Samuel L. Jackson, Robin Wright Penn. Music by: James Newton Howard Directed by: M. Night Shymalan 
Unbreakable Rating:  
E-MAIL GIANCARLO DE LISI To many moviegoers, the pacing of a film can often be the sole factor than distinguishes a bad film from a good film. Yet, this is because many moviegoers expect the film’s events to be carried out as fast and as soon as possible in order to further develop the plot. Furthermore, pacing can be very hard to balance when it is centered mainly upon the development of the plot, and the development of the characters. Such is the case with M. Night Shymalan’s Unbreakable. This director’s first film (The Sixth Sense) caught the world by surprise due to its’ knockout ending resulting in repeated viewings which catalytically resulted in one of the world’s highest grossing films. The pacing of that film as well was slow, moody and deeply intriguing. These same elements can be applied to his new film starring Bruce Willis and the great Samuel L. Jackson who even in this film seems that he cannot pull himself away from his incomparable ‘Jules’ character he portrayed in ‘Pulp Fiction’. His delivery is the same and even his mannerisms. Coincidence? Perhaps, or perhaps not? The concept of pacing for me was always an important one but never before has it become so apparent than after watching this great director’s work. Yes, it is only two films that he has done, but how many directors have consistently delivered the goods when it comes to suspense and good old-fashioned who-dunnits? If you think hard, perhaps there have been only a few that have delivered classy, intelligent and crafty films that make the moviegoer reflect long after they leave the movie theatre. M. Night Shymalan is one of those directors who has developed a certain style and is clearly using it to his advantage. In this film, Bruce Willis plays David Dunn, a stadium security guard who escapes a horrific train wreck only to have inner conflict as to whether or not he is in fact immortal. Sam Jackson guides Willis through this journey as the eerily stylish and persuasive comic book collector Elijah Price. This lost soul is fixated on the notion that Willis’s character is indeed immortal and a special human. While this concept seems ridiculously idiotic on paper, it is seamlessly and captivatingly brought to life in this excellent and entertaining film that delivers another one of those surprise endings. True, many will wonder whether or not this slow paced formula that Shymalan uses will ever grow old, but if they are all as this well conceived, the answer is no. The circumstances are not ridiculous, the film never crosses that barrier of unrealistic situations and it always allows a certain scope of edginess that carries this film onto another level. Compared to his original film it should not be, this film takes on an entirely different feel and attitude. The whole crew returned to make this film except for a new editor and a new D.P. (Director of Photography) – and it shows. This film has a less darker look to it and has a feeling of intensity and color codes. One evident fact is the difference in colors between Willis’ character and Jackson’s. They are always featured on their own respective color palettes resulting in a certain quality that captivates the moviegoer that will be used against them in the end. Furthermore, there are many one shot takes and ‘connaiseurs’ should watch out for many beautiful shots of silhouetted characters that probably represent the secret we have in all of us. Another great aspect to this film is the reality David Dunn undergoes upon discovering meaning to his life. This happens in a train station and is just simply incredible to look at. It is difficult to explain this film without giving away many of its’ underlying and important plot points. Yet it is safe to say that just as the ‘Sixth Sense’ proved, this film will also require multiple viewings from the moviegoer to gather all the pieces and solve this mystery independently. Click here to comment on this review or post your own thoughts. Giancarlo De Lisi © TheWorldJournal.com |
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