Unbreakable

Shyamalan's originality cannot be denied, and in a certain sense, his creativity and inventiveness are evident in every one of his films. However, the story didn't feel as powerful to me as in The Sixth Sense, nor as dynamic and suspenseful as in Signs. (04/04/2005)

In my mind, Shyamalan’s best movie. Close second is Signs (mainly because we had one of those rings in my town, and I’m thinking about it more and more recently ;). Unbreakable has an amazing atmosphere, so ordinary and dark at the same time. Ingenious layering of the story and the method of its delivery makes it seem like it’s based on real events. Absolutely convincing. It doesn’t falter even in its “message", while maintaining high standards as a movie. Shyamalan really should have a crack at filming a real event. In my opinion it would certainly be interesting. (01/15/2007)

One of M. Night Shyamalan's best films, which I like because it draws from superhero comics. I like the more civilian approach to superheroes, and this film takes it almost to complete realism. I also like the slow-motion shots and the way the characters act. There is a hint of pathos, which prevails in Shyamalan's recent films, but it's balanced to a degree that makes it more than bearable. Moreover, the point was good this time too. Even after all these years, I still like this film a lot. Maybe even a little more, because this subject fascinates me. (05/17/2014)

Interesting idea, weaker processing. The Achilles' heel of the film is that it has no de facto supporting plot - it only works with the subtle transformation of an ordinary person into a hero. Oddly enough, it's not particularly boring, but towards the end of the film, I had a persistent feeling of "when will it finally start". More than the indestructible dad Willis, I liked Samuel L. Jackson's mysterious glass man. Through an interesting subject, Shyamalan didn't quite break into the film, but he got somewhere halfway. Still, I like this "hero myth" film more than The Sixth Sense. The less shocking it is, the more impressive it is. A pleasant spectacle that reflects both the phenomenon of comics and the phenomenon of father-son relationships, but it could not resist superficiality... (02/01/2004)

A mystery/drama family thriller with a comic book twist. And an amazing film to go with it. Simply put, M. Night Shyamalan has put together a brilliantly crafted machine to take the viewer through the most unbelievable psychological twists and turns. From a completely inconspicuous introduction through a mysterious course of events to an ending that shows you just how close to the truth you've been all along. A journey of discovery and the first glimpse of how unpredictable and adored a creator Shyamalan actually is. (05/24/2006)