M. Night Shyamalan does it again

Rating: 10/10 (23 November 2000)

What can you say about this true visionary on the art of film but he has done it once again. Unbreakable is a heart felt and compelling work of the old adage of good versus evil. Our hero and arch-enemy are both acted with grace, style and believability. Not only do you see and hear the characters but you can also feel the emotion as it pours through in every word and action.
The storyline of the movie is a bit weak and even somewhat slow at times. However, what this movie lacks in story, it more than makes up for in feeling. The camerawork is exceptional, at times you are as much a part of the movie as you are a viewer. For example, at the beginning of the movie when we see our hero on the train, we feel like we are in the seat in front of him eavesdropping on his conversation. The sound and editing only enhance the feeling that you are part of the movie.
The symbolism in the movie is much more prevalent than in The Sixth Sense. In my first viewing of the movie, I found myself only wanting to know what will happen next. But the second time around, I was watching for the symbolism and I was not disappointed. Mr. Shyamalan even makes a brief appearance in the movie himself. It was nice to see him in front of the camera instead of behind it.
I am on the edge of my seat awaiting his next film. As with our hero's character in this movie, Mr. Shyamalan's film making abilities are truly "Unbreakable".