Unbroken

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  • 2015


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4.5
Unbroken is a competent and well intentioned movie centered around an inspiring true story. Keith & the Movies
2.5
When inmate Garrett Hedlund displays a hand with fingernails ripped away, its as if hes modeling the latest in Paris runway fashion.) Av Club
3.2
Still, theres a strange feeling of both too much and not enough with Unbroken. EW
3.1
The little drop of blood on Zamperinis forehead cant hide his movie star looks or movie star make up. Rogerebert
4.5
A bit embalmed in its own nobility, its an extraordinary story told in dutiful, unexceptional terms, the passionate commitment of all involved rarely .. Variety
2.5
OConnell doesnt feel like hes embodying a character here, instead finding himself in reenactments from Zamperinis life despite providing ample intensi .. We Got This Covered
3.0
Angelina Jolies film as a director is a gorgeously shot and hardhitting old school war drama but still somehow fails to get under its subjects skin. Time Out
2.0
Jolies movie is only interested in the gruelling POW endurances that were arguably the least interesting part of this inspirational life story. The Guardian
2.0
What interests Jolie is the relentless but strangely undifferentiated action, the good guys and the bad guys, the borderline dull extended sadism scen .. The Guardian
3.0
But like her first film, the Bosnian war drama In the Land of Blood and Honey, theres a reined in, by the book quality to much of the film making that .. The Guardian
3.1
For every eviscerated remake or toothless throwback, theres a startlingly fresh take on the genres most time honored tropes; for every milquetoast PG ..
3.8
One cant help but wish that Unbroken was a bit less reverent about its subject.
1.5
Jolie doesnt vary the pace or tone much during the raft and camp sequences and while she mostly avoids POW movie cliches she doesnt find much to put i .. Screen Daily
4.5
But the movies more powerful takeaway is that girly men with daddy issues should not hold positions of power. Vulture
4.5
This will be a tough film for some to take. But it also has strong appeal as an extraordinary survival story, and Laura Hillenbrands first rate book t .. The Hollywood Reporter
2.5
Yet Jolie privileges reliable indicators of quality over idiosyncratic impulses toward creativity.
1.5
What the movie ends up in desperate need of is a sense of life made real and palpable through dreadful, transporting details, not a life embalmed in h .. The New York Times
2.9
She faithfully recounts every step on Zamperinis harrowing journey, to a fault. Paste Magazine
1.5
The little drop of blood on Zamperinis forehead cant hide his movie star looks or movie star make up. Rogerebert
3.0
She settles for Wikipedia plotting and inspirational poster answers. IGN
2.0
The film settles into a Forrest Gumpian groove that doesnt glorify the human spirit so much as sap it. Telegraph
1.5
Despite its many impressive elements, Unbroken plays incomplete and unbalanced.
2.5
E mail: mlasalle@sfchronicle.com Twitter: @MickLaSalle Unbroken Drama. San Francisco Chronicle
3.0
Jolie is working in broad strokes, which isnt a sin. There are worse inspirations than the majesty and imperilled masculinity of David Lean.
3.5
Deakins isnt the only Hollywood all star on Jolies deep bench of talent, though. Cinema Blend
5.0
This great, tough skinned movie can stand with the muscular action dramas that are a crucial part of American movie canon. Ny Daily News
3.5
This is a true story of one mans survival, and it sure is one hell of a powerful one. JoBlo
4.0
Unbroken is every bit the Oscar bait movie one would expect, but is elevated by offering viewers several different types of great drama in one tightly .. Screen Rant
3.1
A beautifully shot, well acted, and worthy to a fault Second World War survivor story that only intermittently achieves the kind of emotional impact f .. The Globe And Mail
3.1
Jolie hasnt done a disservice to Zamperinis life, but its hard to know what she was trying to tell. Its Zamperinis story in fact and circumstance, but .. Philly
3.5
In this moving tale of trial and ultimate redemption, Jolie dutifully paints a harrowing picture of how Zamperini stoically bears it all.
2.8
And while Alexandre Desplats music doesnt go for the jugular quite so blatantly as John Williams did in the Spielberg film, its still much more conven .. One Guys Opinion
2.5
Even the formidable young Gleeson fails to make much of an impression. Rogers Movie Nation
3.8
Its presentation is straightforward, chronicling Zamperinis amazing tale without flinching. ReelViews
2.5
The tale is there for the taking, but miscasting, violent repetition, and a lack of character depth make the picture feel forgettable, even during its .. Blu Ray
1.3
Rather than one of the best movies of the year, its better qualified for the other list. Combust Ible Celluloid
4.5
A straightforward and entirely commendable story about the triumph of the human spirit, etc. Chicago Reader
3.1
The screenplay ... is not interested in presenting Zamperini as a person, but it is clearly and deferentially impressed with its hero as an ideal. Mark Reviews Movies
2.5
Jolie and her star Jack OConnell, so vibrant in this years Starred Up, never get us into Louiss head, instead offering up repeated motivational catch ..
3.1
Zamperinis exceptional tale of bravery and resilience should be more heart wrenching and less Hallmark flavored. Usa Today
3.0
Unbroken stars the English actor Jack OConnell as Zamperini and his performance is raw, brave and agonising. The Times
3.5
I liked the way that Louis is played in this movie. He is a hero, but not totally defiant, and not always strong. He has his weaknesses, and that make .. Lariat
4.0
Angelina Jolie takes a conventional but confident approach to directing the amazing life story of Louis Zamperini. Radio Times
4.5
Thankfully, Jolie doesnt continue using that back and forth approach, and the rest of the film proceeds straight out. Screen It
3.0
It turns out to be a rousing, full blooded war movie but one which also sometimes feels derivative and a little heavy handed. Independent
4.4
This passion project for Angelina Jolie shines with her abiding love for Louis Zamperini and his courage under fire. In honoring Louis endurance, she .. Rolling Stone
1.5
The film boasts both sheen and efficiency without always delivering an equivalent emotional impact. Its easier to be awed or impressed by it than move .. The Wrap
3.8
Well crafted and compelling, but director Angelina Jolies best contribution was casting the unknown Miyavi in a pivotal role. News Day
3.2
Zamperinis life story is genuinely inspirational, but the movie seems fashioned as a standard issue profile in courage. Cs Monitor
2.5
What kind of inner fortitude delivered Louie We dont really know. New York Post
4.5
Jolie has clearly demonstrated she has the chops to shoot a good movie; her next challenge is to make a personal one. Film Journal International ..
1.5
But like her first film, the Bosnian war drama In the Land of Blood and Honey, theres a reined in, by the book quality to much of the film making that .. The Guardian
3.5
Hes good here, but hes not asked to do much more than suffer nobly. Az Central
3.0
Jolie doesnt skimp on the brutality; Zamperinis time in the prison camp is a catalogue of mortifications. Smh
3.0
I realize this doesnt matter to a large portion of the audience at least consciously. Mountain X
4.5
He is simply a natural born movie star in all the best, most compelling senses of the job.
2.5
On another occasion, Jolie seems curiously unaware of the exertion expended. Toronto Star
4.5
Unbroken is a rousing old fashioned yarn with numerous exciting set pieces and an uncomplicated hero you root for all the way through. Salon
3.0
Think Chariots of Fire meets Cast Away meets Merry Christmas Mr Lawrence and youre some way to picturing this self consciously epic, narratively soggy .. Flim List
4.5
Jolies direction is uncluttered, pure, focused and devoid of sentimentality though not of sentiment.
4.0
But the biopic never got traction until Angelina Jolies passion propelled it. Susang Ranger
2.0
Furthermore, its just a very bland Oscar baity film in general, featuring some of the most over exaggerated and cheesy inspirational music in a while. Flickering Myth
1.5
An interminable, redundant, unnecessary epic devoted to suffering, suffering, suffering. New Yorker
4.5
Jolie doesnt exploit the cruelty for shock value; her approach is cinematically fastidious. Time
3.5
Edifying, beautifully made, but a bit monotonous and on the nose. Boston Herald
3.2
Theres a potential for an interesting character, but hes consistently undercut so that all remains is a strawman villain. The Film Stage
3.1
Unbroken makes for a grueling experience, which is not quite the same as a memorable one. Chicago Tribune
3.1
Advertisement Its hard to put a finger on why Unbroken doesnt connect the way it should. Boston Globe
2.8
Its an insane story, but the movie version doesnt bring much to the table other than pretty cinematography. Uproxx
4.5
He is simply a natural born movie star in all the best, most compelling senses of the job. Flickfilosopher
3.0
More seriously still, the film is almost entirely devoid of personalities. The Irish Times
5.3
Unbroken effectively portrays Zamperinis trials and pays proper tribute to his life, but falls short by failing to provide the vicarious experience of .. Blogs Indie Wire
2.5
Jolie means well, her movie is very loyal and well intentioned, but ultimately Unbroken is starchy and prudish; no hairs are left out of place other t .. Blogs Indie Wire
2.5
As depicted in Angelina Jolies glossy Unbroken, Zamperini is more of a superhuman ideal than a personand thats the movies biggest flaw, since Zamperin .. Las Vegas Weekly
4.5
The Bottom Line A well acted and visualized, if not fully rendered, telling of a fine book and a great life. Hollywood Reporter
4.5
Unbroken falls short of the epic war drama and sweeping testament to the human spirit it strives to be. The Atlantic
2.0
Early flashbacks dont accomplish their typical purpose in revealing important character defining moments beyond a rudimentary catchphrase during Louis .. Lyles Movie Files
3.0
Director Angelina Jolie doesnt spend much time on Louie Zamperinis (Jack OConnell) upbringing or athletic career at USC and in the Olympics. Tony Medley
4.0
When Zamperini refuses to go on Japanese propaganda radio to say bad things about America, hes put back under Watanabes vicious thumb.
3.1
Jolies respectful, tasteful version of eventsher second narrative feature as directorrealizes a respectful, tasteful screenplay from Joel & Ethan Coen .. Groucho Reviews
4.4
So much so that it holds together a movie that is, at its core, fairly conventional. Aisle Seat
2.5
It is the second Angelina Jolie directorial effort that I can admire even if I cannot recommend. Forbes
4.5
Once the indomitable spirit of the man is revealed, the movie finds a sturdy, stirring tone which carries it well through some very tough going. Herald Sun
3.8
This is the relentless, unflagging and yet, never repetitive pace of Unbroken, a moving, inspirational, slightly safe and comfortably old fashioned dr .. Nj
4.5
Unbroken is well made, but it leaves one wondering precisely why Jolie wanted to tell a story that for all of Zamperinis trials doesnt really bring a .. Movie Habit
4.0
In the past hes displayed a real aptitude for being unhinged and unpredictable, and while dropping those traits, it doesnt detract from his presence, .. Hey U Guys
1.3
Theres no question about whether or not Louis should succumb to his torture and, I dont know, die or something. Film Freak Central
2.5
What should be inspiring is dulled and flattened into a muddy, messy paste that doesnt honor Zamperini or uplift or entertain the audience. Oregon Live
1.5
Perhaps overwhelmed by the sheer drama that marked three years of Zamperinis life and left its mark on him forever, Jolie opts for a textbook account .. Scroll
1.9
The closest comparison to this movie isnt another POW film, but Mel Gibsons The Passion of the Christ. Movies Tv Guide
3.0
Unbroken may not be one of the great POW films, but it is a decent entry telling a compelling real life story. Maki At The Movies
1.5
runtime) with little hope of personal retribution or adventuresome escape (after all, biographies like this dont drastically rewrite history) is limit ..
1.5
However, as we have already seen with Jonathan Teplitzkys The Railway Man (2013) , great material doesnt necessarily equate with great films, especial .. Cine Vue
2.5
Jolie is more fixated on gore than grace. In making us feel every crushing blow the better to burnish her reputation as a serious director were shortc .. La Weekly
4.0
His story is one of incredible courage, resilience and forgiveness. Digital Spy
4.0
Nonetheless, Jack OConnells, wiry, indefatigable Zamperini holds your attention without effort. Games Radar
3.5
Like much of Unbroken, this expertly rendered sequence doesnt seem enough, yet theres so much more to cover. Tamp A Bay
3.0
However, as a story about resilience and the power of human spirit go, this is an impressive one. Nz Herald
3.8
Unbroken is a good film. But you cant help wondering what it would have been like if it had been made by believers ... or at least by talents not aver .. Kansas City
2.5
Movies like Unbroken dont work if you lose sight of what makes them unique. Red Eye Chicago
4.4
If you can take it, Unbroken will lift you like the classics of adventure cinema. Stl Today
3.8
REVIEW Unbroken Who: With Jack OConnell, Domhnall Gleeson, Miyavi. Cleve Land
4.0
And as the script finds moments of gritty humanity and snappy humour along the way, whats most remarkable about the film is how honest Louies heroism .. Contact Music
3.8
Its just a dull and pretty thing, a vapid beauty queen of a picture. Ar Kansas Online
3.0
Japanese guard Mutsohiro Watanabe (Takamasa Ishihara), nicknamed the Bird by the prisoners (he listens) picks out Zamperini as a target of abuse early .. Film Racket
2.5
...Jolie takes dead aim at the Oscars with Unbroken, and theres something to be said for the fact that her aim is true. Larsen On Film
1.5
Readers will be sorely disappointed by how shrunken Zamperinis experiences seem...feels more like a Hollywood formula than a heros true story. Hollywood And Fine
3.0
That Unbroken barely made a mark this awards season says a lot about what went wrong. However, that its a film which must be seen on the big screen, s .. Matts Movie Reviews
2.5
The life story of Louis Zamperini is fascinating and wide ranging, and it shouldnt even be possible to condense it into a movie as all around misguide .. Antagony & Ecstasy
2.5
Somehow, in searching for the most photogenic, dramatically harrowing and heroic scenes from Zamperinis life, the movie Unbroken gives short shrift to .. Sltrib
4.2
It hasnt quite generated the Oscar buzz that many were anticipating but its performed very well at the U.S. box office (its already made more than $10 .. The Film Pie
2.5
The middling ones, like Angelina Jolies serviceable, shiny, but dreary biopic Unbroken, miss the importance of why or even how survivors survived. The Dissolve
2.0
As the true story of an Olympic athlete turned World War II bombardier turned castaway turned prisoner of war, the film doesnt lack for a logline. Cinemix Tape
2.5
The movies biggest error comes from its assumption that depiction equals explanation. This is untrue, especially not when so much depiction is painted .. Straits Times
2.0
There are three movies in Angelina Jolies Unbroken, and youre bound to like at least one of them. Metro New York
4.5
Jolie can be a sensitive, even limpid director; she doesnt flinch from atrocities, and doesnt rub the audiences noses in them, either. Film Comment
3.0
Though excelling with casting, Jolies direction falls short in style and execution; cheesy dissolves and trite biopic techniques are distractingly for .. One Room With A View
2.5
But whats crooked about its moral is that it implies surviving its ravages isnt enough. Sbs
3.8
And yet, Unbroken doesnt quite pack the power to become the awe inspiring tale of survival Jolie clearly wants it to be. Daily Herald
4.4
Unbroken is a fascinating deconstruction of a man beaten to his core. An enlightening story, featuring star making performances, and an abundance of m .. Awards Circuit
2.8
Two hours of saluting even the most deserving of heroes is enough to make anyone want to check their watch. Crave Online
3.1
Given its subject, it should have been great, but it turns out to be simply good. Mercury News
3.0
Angelina Jolie shows a steady directoral hand in her second trip behind the camera, with a glossy and well acted if conventionally told WWII saga. No La
2.5
The Hollywood sheen of its early scenes distances the film from connecting, while later attempts to be gritty become repetitive and ultimately deadeni .. Scene Stealers
1.5
Then theres the moment hes told, pre war naturally, a moment of pain is worth a lifetime of glory. The Ooh Tray
3.0
Jolies solidly old fashioned film doesnt probe particularly deeply into its heros psyche, and it doesnt depict his post war life. What So
3.8
Unbroken is a fine biopic of a remarkable American, but it needed a little more fire in its belly to truly roar. Clclt
2.5
Put together in a handsome, jumbled and overlong package,Unbrokenlooks great but fails to have the impact Zamperinis feats deserve.
3.1
Unbroken is a biopic that comes off as very standard and flat, bringing with it very little reason for the audience to get engaged in Louis difficult ..
2.0
Released in the U.S. on December 25, Unbroken is a Jolie, Jolie Christmas. Tony Mack
3.5
Unbroken doesnt just hint at the power of forgiveness, it lays it out thick for you. The Indian Express
2.5
Jolie manages to take a remarkable story and turn it into a pretty unremarkable film. Fat Guys At The Movies
2.5
Jolie is a solid director, her cast does good work and the narrative shallow and conventional as it is isnt necessarily unengaging. Concrete Play Ground
2.8
Its a grim, brutal experience that doesnt have the rah rah theatrics that many may be expecting out of the classic inspirational film. From The Balcony
3.5
Despite some fine performances and well staged sequences, Zamperinis story becomes strangely dull, thanks to the length and repetitiveness of many seq .. The Australian
3.0
So convincing is OConnells brutal portrayal that you dont doubt for one minute that he was the wild card son of decent Italian immigrants who settled .. Sky
1.5
Jack OConnell gives an evenly moderated performance throughout, grimly doing his best to make it through each and every impossible feat. Ion Cinema
1.5
With Domhnall Gleeson, Finn Wittrock, John Magaro, Garrett Hedlund. New City Film
4.5
Broken is Inspiring, shocking, and the true story of a real hero everyone should see. Review Express
2.0
Jolies sentimental direction is forceful rather than reflective, stiffly moving from one tribulation to another without pausing to reflect on what any .. Fan The Fire Magazine
4.0
Widely but not surprisingly spurned for year end awards, Angelina Jolies film is long, often tedious but pretty good. I hear the book is better but wh .. Tri City Herald
3.0
There are some thrilling moments but the film feels less than a sum of its parts. And thats largely down to Jolies one note hero. Daily Star
5.0
Masterfully directed with a script by a whos who of Oscar nominated screenwriters, Unbroken is easily the most inspirational film of the year as well .. Media Mikes
3.0
The movie isnt able to get inside Zamperinis head to convey the prodigious suffering the way the written word was able to. Theepoch Times
5.0
Full of resilience, hope and joy, Unbroken is one of the best movies of the year. Qc Times
2.5
... so painfully generic that one could probably copy the review of any derivative WWII film and paste it right here. Reel Talk Online
1.5
The result is the telling of a good story, but not an illuminating one. Assignment X
4.5
But the movies more powerful takeaway is that girly men with daddy issues should not hold positions of power. Vulture
3.1
Unbroken is competent at best, and we know that Zamperini was a great man. But he was more than the sum of this movies parts. Tulsa World
3.1
The movie gives us the first two acts and glosses over the third, reducing the most noteworthy component of Zamperinis story to an end credits footnot .. Am Ny
3.0
Angelina Jolie directs her second film with a surprising amount of confidence considering the scale of this war epic. But there are some novice mistak .. Toledo Blade
1.5
The film doesnt seem to have anything to say about what its showing us. Tomand Lorenzo
1.9
The film feels like the actress turned helms woman doesnt have the faintest idea of what true pain and hopelessness might be. Cambridge Day
3.5
Angelina Jolie brings verisimilitude as well as the courage of her convictions to her work as a filmmaker. Honey Cutts Hollywood
1.5
The life of USA Olympic athlete Louis Louie Zamperini is interesting enough. Movie Chambers
4.5
Unbroken should be seen on the big screen if only to witness the jousting in the sky, orchestrated by 11 time Oscar nominee for cinematography, Roger .. Kaplan Vs Kaplan
1.5
Its a movie and a story that youll admire but may not be swept away by. Richard Crouse
4.5
Zamperini isnt a Superman, but hes just a normal kid thrown into extraordinary circumstances. The Dispatch (Lexington, N ..
2.0
Zamperini doesnt pay attention in Church and is picked on by other children. Impulse Gamer
3.1
The bigger problem is that neither Jolie nor the script bothers to flesh Louis out as a fully formed person with faults and fears and regrets, which k .. Miami
2.9
A serviceable job of depicting the amazing true story of a true hero but the movie cant live up to the story it was hoping to tell. Schmoes Know
2.8
Foxcatcher is probably a bit too sad, slow, and disjointed to appeal to popular audiences, but as an exploration of American masculinity and the abuse .. Metro Times
4.0
As a child, Louis sits through a pulpit thumping sermon on loving your enemies. Parent Previews
4.5
...Roger Deakins photography is one of the best works that the regular Coen cinematographer has done...
2.5
Its the sort of movie that desperately wants to be taken seriously, a film that set out to be important, rather than relying on its strengths to actua .. Ut Sandiego
3.1
Struggles to balance the epic and the personal, but ends up in the middle, never fully committing to either. MLive.com
3.1
Zamperinis brother offers this message: A moment of pain is worth a lifetime of glory. In really interesting movies, the opposite is true. Commercial Appeal
1.5
An incredible story of survival and human endurance told in bland, flat strokes.
4.5
An inspiring, though oddly unmoving, true story of American prowess, endurance and resilience. L.A. Biz
2.5
Sadly, Jolie doesnt quite have the skill to make it seem genuine. Flixist
4.5
Jolie might have a film that falters in tone and tempo, but her occasional ability to gracefully enter the human psyche and her eye for awe inspiring .. Web Archive
3.0
But its certainly no fault of OConnells that we dont get a clear understanding of what made Zamperini tick. Standard Net Au
3.8
In that, shes not too far afield from the movies most evident influences. Daily News
4.2
Also delivering a stellar performance is Miyavi whos terrific and terrifying as Louis chief tormentor. Showbiz Junkies
3.0
Jolie directs with a screenplay from, among others, the Coen Brothers, but she fails to make Zamperini three dimensional. Leepers Us
1.5
Zamperinis life, documented so capably in Hillenbrands book, really needed more than the perfunctory treatment Jolie gives it. Blogs Houston Press
3.1
Unbroken is a good, solid feature. Unfortunately, the subject matter called for something bigger and grander befitting the life of this heroic figure. Reel Bob
0.5
Its long, uninteresting, and paced like one of those nightmares where you keep trying to run BUT YOU CANT! Its that bad.
2.5
I assume that for those who have read the book, you will be disappointed in the film. For those that have not read the book, go buy it. Its most assur .. Daily Journal
4.5
Angelina Jolie may not have brought a whole lot of artistry to the remarkable life story of Olympian and World War 2 hero Louie Zamperini, but she sur .. The Movie Minute
3.0
is a movie about forgiveness and enduring the unendurable, with a lot more of the latter than the former. Japan Times
3.1
That said, Parks portrayal is far more multi faceted and, dare I say, human than those appearances suggest. The Movie Report
3.1
An honorable, historical drama whos primary flaw rests in its being released too soon after a more compelling biopic revolving around similar subject .. Baret News Wire
3.1
Although the self made hero Zamperini deserves every bit of the respect the movie shows him, Unbroken could have done much less noble idolatry and muc .. Play Boy
2.8
It is a celebration of the old fashioned virtues of duty, grit, fortitude and honor. Nc Register
4.5
Jolie, as a director, has a keen eye for developing emotions and weaving a powerful cinematic tapestry onto which the story unfolds. Reel Reviews
2.5
Four Oscar nominated screenwriters Joel and Ethan Coen, Richard LaGravenese and William Nicholson took a shot at the screenplay, which remains stubbor .. Charlotte Observer
4.4
Jolie has a gift for intimately delving into the ways war dehumanizes people away from the battlefields. News Ok
1.5
Unbroken should feel like a horror movie (I cant imagine a more frightening existence than Zamperinis time in the prison), but instead feels like a pe ..
2.0
This is a true story, we are told at the start these things truly happened to Zamperini, truly a remarkable man. That makes it all the worse that such .. Time Of India
3.0
Unbroken may be as imperfect as it is impassioned, but it also precisely knows what story it wants to tell you, and how. Movies About
3.0
Jolie presents one scene like its from The Passion of the Christ. Making Zamperini look like a saint or more seems like unnecessary sermonizing. Neils Entertainment Picks
1.5
This film, based on the biography of the same title, is lukewarm, at best. Ladue News
4.5
This is a harrowing and haunting film that leaves you feeling grateful to be alive. NME
1.5
The posters claim the movie is about Survival. Resilience. Redemption, but it only gives us the first two, and the finished product is less effective .. The Pop Break
4.4
A triumphant, heartwrenching movie that is perfect for the holiday season. Dcw50
3.1
An epic drama about an incredible life, Unbroken certainly is a story about surviving incredible odds, but its not a vehicle for inspiration or revela .. Advocate (Baton Rouge, LA) ..
1.5
Thankfully, hes rescued, which seems like a miracle, until Zamperini realizes hes been scooped up by the Japanese army. The Concourse Deads
3.5
Treads over familiar waters that still inspire and despite its flaws is a solid piece of work by its fledgling director. Spectrum (St. George, Utah ..
4.5
Its almost cheating to start out with a story this good, because Zamperinis life is better than most Hollywood scripts. Nerd Report
2.3
Just in time for the holidays, UNBROKEN is akin to The 12 Days of Christmas ... unbearably repetitive.
1.5
Unbroken doesnt penetrate the surface of emotions, remaining a slightly detached, albeit respectful, representation of a potentially touching and insp .. Live Mint
3.0
If nothing else, its certainly better than the last time a good looking Hollywood star decided to direct a movie about WWII. But the less said about G .. Fort Worth Star-Telegram/D ..
3.0
Though viewers suffering from inspirational biopic fatigue wont be energised by its conventional storytelling, the tale within is so unlikely and so e .. Quick Flix
1.5
It might have worked for a Broadway play, but it doesnt work for a feature film. Vaguev Is Ages
1.5
The film has been carefully constructed into a blind adoration instead of a worthy portrait; it captures events, but not people, not gradations. Deep Focus Review
2.5
Unbroken is a triumph of the spirit film that devotes too much time to attempts at squashing that spirit. Sacbee
4.5
The book is a rare pop culture phenomenon that describes the contours of Christian commitment in a way that honors a life of belief and faithful servi .. Cross Walk
3.5
Does not create the same impact as the best selling book, but seeing it is almost a patriotic duty. Compuserve
4.5
A carefully crafted celebration of human spirit and dignity in the worst of times, Unbroken soars on a great story, deft direction, fine acting, and a .. The Federalist
4.5
Zamperinis story in Unbroken can be an inspiration to think about forgiveness.
4.5
Angelina Jolie shuts up the naysayers and flashes colossal promise with Unbroken. Central Track
2.2
At least one can give the film points for consistency as this humdrum sentimentality certainly extends to the music with an appalling, pandering origi .. Glenn Dunks
4.5
THE GOOD AND BAD IN UNBROKEN There is a lot to like about Jolies cinematic adaptation of Unbroken. CBN
2.5
Unbroken is an odyssey detailing a harrowing ordeal and insurmountable odds. But this polished story feels conventional, overly long and not sufficien ..



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