Contrary to many critics, I find the ending is no big letdown

Rating: 10/10 (26 November 2000)

I have to say that I do not understand all of the criticism of the ending of Unbreakable. People seem to think it is some kind of gigantic disappointment. My response to that is twofold. First of all, the point of this film isn't to thrill the audience with a big payoff. Rather, viewed as a complete piece of work, it is a clever and refreshing take on the superhero genre that entertains through its craftsmanship and precision. Secondly, I found the ending to be quite satisfactory in its own right. Although I sensed early on the direction the film was taking, the ending brings it all together in a way that I did not suspect and, in fact, greatly enhanced my enjoyment of the film as a whole. I would highly recommend this film and look forward to even more from Shyamalan.