A pleasant work of fiction.

Rating: 9/10 (5 December 2000)

In my humble opinion "Unbreakable" is an even greater achievement than "The Sixth Sense". While some can argue the similarities in tone and mood, I feel that this film goes even deeper, into the question we all ask ourselves; "Why are we here?"
I've heard many people comment on films based on comic books set in realistic surroundings and this may be the first film I've seen that approached this idea in the reverse. What seems like madness at first slowly evolves into a sense of purpose. People who questioned the "Whats" and "Whys" come to realizations through greatly differing means.
If I'm being elusive in my descriptions, it is just because I don't want to spoil the marvelous twist at the end for those who haven't seen the film yet. Surprises like that should best be enjoyed by staying that way, as surprises.
All in all, I feel that while some may find "Unbreakable" unbelievable, I have to ask why some are frightened by ideas and images which question their reality. Which is exactly what the characters in this film are made to do. Be it as mundane as day to day family life, or the remarkable idea that you just may be something special.
My gratitude goes out to Mr. Shyamalan for going against the norm. May more like him come to the fore.
PS. Just wondering if anyone else put together the connection between the end revelation and Samuel L. Jackson's wardrobe. Pretty sly of Mr. Shyamalan, no?