I am.....batman????

Rating: 9/10 (24 November 2000)

WOW! I absolutely was not expecting what "Unbreakable" gave me. Who in their right mind could have expected a SUPERHERO movie? I will not give anything away about this film's awesome ending, though comic fans will get a laugh out of how true to form it really is...Really though, I tip my proverbial cap to M. Night for trying to and SUCCESSFULLY pulling off making Bruce Willis a "real life" superhero. With a running time under two hours this movie come in at FEELING like about two hours and fifteen minutes. Yes, it does have it's slow moments. BUT, with a movie that is ALL character development (will he ever be "allowed" to use effects shots?) this can be expected. The camera work was excellent, with many unusual angles and areas that cameras just DON'T usually get into when you are watching a mainstream release. This man absolutely takes risks in his craft and so far they have all paid off now with two hits in succession! I really feel that I've neglected saying anything about Samuel L. Jackson, who has to be the most unheralded actor in all of Hollywood. How many excellent movies AND roles does he have to do before we see him at the top of the heap??? Just add this role, as the brittle Mr Glass, in with the rest of his unbelievable parts. You'll definitely love his character by film's end. One final thing...WHO would have thought that someone BESIDES Kevin Smith, had such a love of comicbooks? If you see this film, think to yourself: "Is the director trying to say that he wants a superhero franchise with this film?" I think this picture is a major campaign for M. Night to get a big time costumed crimefighter...does anyone else??? Go see this excellent flick!!!!