
Unbroken
2014, Drama/History, 2h 17m
232 Reviews 50,000+ RatingsWhat to know
critics consensus
Unbroken is undoubtedly well-intentioned, but it hits a few too many of the expected prestige-pic beats to register as strongly as it should. Read critic reviews
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Cast & Crew
Louie Zamperini
Phil
Fitzgerald
Watanabe
Mac
Cup
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Critic Reviews for Unbroken
All Critics (232) | Top Critics (65) | Fresh (118) | Rotten (114)
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Unbroken doesn't penetrate the surface of emotions, remaining a slightly detached, albeit respectful, representation of a potentially touching and inspiring true story.
August 5, 2019 | Full Review… -
... so painfully generic that one could probably copy the review of any derivative WWII film and paste it right here.
September 1, 2017 | Rating: C | Full Review… -
Unbroken is an odyssey detailing a harrowing ordeal and insurmountable odds. But this polished story feels conventional, overly long and not sufficiently involving. [Full review in Japanese]
December 19, 2016 | Rating: 2/4 | Full Review… -
Unbroken falls short of the epic war drama and sweeping testament-to-the-human-spirit it strives to be.
January 21, 2016 | Full Review… -
It is a handsome film, bleak and dark and elegantly filmed told with a mixture of intensity and something like restraint, even distance.
January 16, 2015 | Rating: 3/5 | Full Review… -
Despite some fine performances and well-staged sequences, Zamperini's story becomes strangely dull, thanks to the length and repetitiveness of many sequences. Jolie has talent, no doubt about that, and may one day make a really outstanding film.
January 14, 2015 | Rating: 3.5/5 | Full Review…
Audience Reviews for Unbroken
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May 24, 2017There are four storylines here and each one would've made a whole film if done originally. Instead they are crunched together, each story cribbing shorthand from other films, each played very big ... and yet you've seen it all before. And that muffles the intent. For instance, there's a direct steal from Jaws in the work. You immediately recognize the steal and watch for it to play differently, but it doesn't. You feel gypped.Kevin M. W Super Reviewer
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Mar 29, 2016An undeniably fascinating true story, with a more than adequate lead performance. Sadly the actual telling of the story is rather laboured and Angelina Jolie's direction feels undisciplined.Daniel P Super Reviewer
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Mar 03, 2016Unbroken is relentless, brutal and has some good set pieces. Unfortunately at times it feels kind of soulless and doesn't really grip you as intended.Mr N Super Reviewer
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Jun 02, 2015Solid film...great story. I've heard that it's not a good adaptation of the book, but without having read it, I can't say. Still though, I thought this was a pretty good film, and worth seeing.Stephen S Super Reviewer
Unbroken Quotes
Older Pete: | A moment of pain is worth a lifetime of glory. |
Lou Zamperini: | If I can take it, I can make it. |
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