Unbroken

How is it possible such a powerful story turned into a cinematography masterpiece have such poor ratings I will never fully understand nor believe. Don't pay any attention to these blured ratings and just watch it for yourself. You'll be happy you did.

(CASTELLANO) La vida de Louis Zamperini ofrecía todos los elementos para una gran película. Previo al conflicto, era un deportista olímpico con un futuro alentador. Después, el destino lo sometió a un examen en la Segunda Guerra Mundial, cambiando radicalmente su vida. Angelina Jolie lleva su relato al cine con una dirección detallada y un estilo tradicional, aunque no siempre consigue despertar la emoción que persigue. Técnicamente, la película cumple de sobra. La fotografía está muy bien trabajada, las escenas de combate son impactantes y la banda sonora de Alexandre Desplat encaja perfectamente. Sin embargo, por más que el apartado visual impresione, es difícil conectar con el protagonista. Jack O’Connell hace un buen trabajo, pero el guion apenas le permite mostrar otra faceta que no sea la del héroe indestructible. En vez de un personaje con matices, se siente como una figura demasiado idealizada. Las secuencias más intensas, como la supervivencia en alta mar o el tiempo en el campo de prisioneros, consiguen mantener la tensión y atrapan al espectador. Aun así, la película parece centrarse más en engrandecer la resistencia de Zamperini que en explorar su lado más vulnerable. Todo está muy calculado para inspirar, pero deja poco espacio para mostrar lo más humano de su historia. Al final, Invencible es un drama de superación que funciona y se deja ver, pero le falta algo para ser realmente inolvidable. Es de esas películas que atrapan mientras las ves, pero que con el tiempo se van desdibujando. (ENGLISH) The life of Louis Zamperini had all the ingredients for a great film. Before the war, he was an Olympic athlete with a promising future. Later, fate put him to the test during World War II, radically changing his life. Angelina Jolie brings his story to the big screen with meticulous direction and a traditional approach, though it doesn’t always achieve the emotional depth it aims for. Technically, the film delivers. The cinematography is well-executed, the combat scenes are striking, and Alexandre Desplat’s score fits perfectly. However, despite its impressive visuals, connecting with the protagonist isn’t easy. Jack O’Connell does a solid job, but the script barely allows him to showcase any dimension beyond that of an unbreakable hero. Instead of a nuanced character, he comes across as an overly idealized figure. The film’s most intense moments, such as surviving at sea or enduring captivity in a prisoner-of-war camp, successfully build tension and keep the audience engaged. Still, Unbroken seems more focused on glorifying Zamperini’s resilience than on exploring his vulnerabilities. Everything feels meticulously designed to inspire, leaving little room to portray the raw humanity of his journey. In the end, Unbroken is an uplifting survival drama that works well enough but lacks something to make it truly unforgettable. It’s the kind of film that captivates while you watch it but fades from memory over time.

This film is as accurate and immersive as a historical film can get. Angelina Jolie did an fantastic job both casting and directing this film. Everything from the acting to the sets are absolutely phenomenal!

Unbroken is a captivating film that masterfully depicts the physical torture endured by its characters while also delving into the psychological toll of their experiences. The acting is exceptional, and the movie strikes a powerful balance between brutality and resilience. It’s an intriguing take on a war story, and one I find myself returning to again and again. A solid film that I’d highly recommend to anyone who appreciates war dramas with depth.

Not sure how anyone could give this film a bad review. It's inspiring and emotional. Great direction by Angelina Jolie of an outstanding script by the Cohen brothers and a powerful performance by Jack O'Connell.

Too many missed pieces from the book and originating story. It tried, and what was good was great, but the rest was left for the imagination unfortunately.

Good story. Very touching.

Get u outta bed the next day typa flick

There’s a good story here, but it’s all to satisfied to just tell it simply, without significant performances, and will drown in a genre filled with much more brutal and powerful wartime depictions.

Lackluster American war film… or whatever it was. Great idea but poor execution. Kill 30 minute off this film and I guarantee it would have received better reviews. I'm a sucker for "real" true stories though and think this movie deserves a watch one time… A wild plot on what this man had to endure in real life, unfortunately this movie felt like he was tortured longer in the movie than in real life…. can't see myself watching it again unfortunately but not a "bad" movie. Filming wise this movie deserves 2 stars… but bringing light on what this man conquered deserves 5. Good watch if you haven't seen it once, unfortunately I wish the filming was executed better.