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Unbroken
2014 137 min United States of America PG-13 16+
★7.2
Drama, War
Director: Angelina Jolie
🎭 Based on
«Unbroken»
byLaura Hillenbrand
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Description
A chronicle of the life of Louis Zamperini, an Olympic runner who was taken prisoner by Japanese forces during World War II.
Budget:
$65M
US Gross:
$115.64M
Worldwide:
$163.4M
Starring
Jack O'Connell
Actor
Miyavi
Actor
Domhnall Gleeson
Actor
Awards
Saturn Awards 2015
— Best Action/Adventure Film
Screen Actors Guild Awards 2015
— Best Stunt Ensemble
Academy Awards 2015
— Best Cinematography
Screen Actors Guild Awards 2015
— Best Stunt Ensemble
Saturn Awards 2015
— Best Film Editing
Academy Awards 2015
— Best Sound Editing
Key opinion
Unbroken is generally perceived as a technically polished and well-acted war drama that benefits significantly from Jack O'Connell's central performance. However, critical consensus is divided regarding the film's narrative depth, with many feeling the polished, Hollywood-style aesthetic undermines the gritty reality of the subject matter.
| Acting | Jack O'Connell delivers a physically committed and charismatic breakthrough performance that grounds the film's narrative. | |
| Production | The film suffers from a sanitized, glossy visual style that creates a disconnect between the horrific subject matter of POW camps and the pristine appearance of the actors. | |
| Screenplay | The screenplay is viewed as a formulaic, textbook-style adaptation that simplifies the protagonist's life, leaving many key character motivations and historical complexities unexplored. | |
| Pacing | The pacing is divisive; some viewers appreciate the contemplative, endurance-focused tempo, while others find the 137-minute runtime to be bloated and monotonous. | |
| Direction | Opinions on Angelina Jolie’s direction are polarized; some praise her ability to craft an empathetic, soulful portrait of resilience, while others perceive the work as lacking the nuance and grit required for a war drama. |