
Unbreakable - special edition two-disc issue

What a great film! Not exactly an unbias way to start a review I know, but hey: I love it.
I won't bore you with what it's about as that's easy information to find and I'm sure you probably know already. I will suffice with saying that it's the first issue of a comic book with a great future.
For those comic fans (and I use the word "comic" for "graphic novel" also, with the greatest of respect) who are fascinated by "how it all began", the dark secrets and hitherto unknown mystery finally revealed, this film should appeal.
It portrays the birth of a hero... and the hatching of a nemesis. The film is based around the concept of polar opposites and the finale is no let-down.
Beautifully shot, timed to perfection and well cast, the film is a great experience for any comic fan, film buff or even those who simply like a good story well told. It is well paced, suspenseful and with a nice twist at the end.
Those who enjoy M. Night Shyamalan's work yet, for whatever reason, have not enjoyed this, won't be disappointed. You may be used to "bigger" twists at the end but I always find those to be the icing on the cake anyway: the films are always so good. The rest is there - unusual yet superb casting (both Bruce Willis and Samuel L Jackson deliver star turns), beautiful use of camera and colour and, of course, the obligatory cameo of the director himself.
For those of you unfamiliar with M. Night Shyamalan (who has also done Signs, The Sixth Sense, The Village and Lady in The Water), this may not be his best film, but that doesn't mean it isn't a great film!
And, for those who are aiming to have a nice copy, the two-disc collectors edition is a lovely piece of art. The packaging and postcards are a joy to see and the bonus disc is packed with features:
x Behind the Scenes featurette with Brice Willis and the director
x Comic Books & Superheroes featurettes, with Samuel L. Jackson providing a fascinating insight into the significance and values comic books bring to people's lives
x Deleted scenes, which are not the usual "scraps", but full quality audio & picture
There are also sundry other items and all is wrapped up with a detailed booklet offering further info.
Well worth buying, I hope you enjoy.
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