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When a super computer is linked to a video game network, the computer programmer who designed the game must enter the virtual reality world of his fantasies and defeat the computer before it causes worldwide chaos!
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Plot Summary
In a world where people with superpowers are hunted, David Dunn, a security guard who survived a train crash with no injuries, discovers he possesses the ability to see the bad deeds people have done by touching them. He soon encounters Elijah Price, a mysterious and eccentric comic book dealer who believes David is a superhero meant to be the opposite of his brother, Mr. Glass.
Critical Reception
Released in 2000, 'Unbreakable' (often mistaken for a 2003 release due to its tone and thematic similarities to films of that era) was met with mixed reviews from critics but garnered significant praise for its unique take on the superhero genre, its suspenseful atmosphere, and Bruce Willis's performance. Audiences were divided, with some appreciating its slow-burn approach and others finding it too subdued for a comic book-inspired film.
What Reviewers Say
- Praised for its unique and grounded approach to superhero origins.
- Bruce Willis delivers a compelling and understated performance.
- The film's deliberate pacing and dark tone were divisive, with some finding it too slow.
Google audience: Audience reviews often highlight the film's intelligent script and the intriguing central mystery. Many appreciate the realistic portrayal of superpowers and the psychological depth of the characters, though some found the plot to be somewhat uneventful.
Awards & Accolades
Nominated for Best Actor for Bruce Willis at the Saturn Awards. M. Night Shyamalan received nominations for Best Director and Best Screenplay from various critics' circles.
Fun Fact
The film's original title was 'The Sixth Man', but it was changed to 'Unbreakable' to avoid confusion with the 1997 film of the same name.
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