So heartbreaking...

Rating: 9/10 (26 November 2000)

I was not a big fan of the Sixth Sense. The ending was SOOO obvious, and the film otherwise was good, but not great. But the director got such praise for what everyone thought was a great ending, I suppose he thinks these twists are the way to go. More on that in a bit.
So here comes *Unbreakable*. I have to say, a lot of viewers thought this film was slow, but sometimes a great film requires patience. I think that this had the potential to be the greatest film of the year. Beautiful direction, compelling acting and a fantastic story. Then the "twist ending" which the director worked very hard to keep a secret and which every review mentions. I won't tell you what it is. I didn't see it coming this time around. But boy, it sucked. Very disappointing. That's what makes Unbreakable so heartbreaking. What was easily a fantastic movie had all of its potential destroyed in a mere 2 minutes. You would have thought SOMEONE could have told him and he could have changed it or even dropped the twist altogether. it was largely unnecessary and wholly unfulfilling.
I therefore can't tell you whether I recommend the film or not. I gave it an 8 (which is, perhaps, too kind) because up to the ending it is spectacular, but like I said, the ending is what will sit with you after you watch it, and ultimately you'll walk away disappointed.