An unbelievable heroic true story

Rating: 8/10 (9 November 2015)

UNBROKEN Film Review by Adam Gonzalez
Unbroken is the true story about Louis "Louie" Zamperini, a USA Olympic distance runner who survived in a raft for 47 days after his bomber went down during WWII. He was then caught by the Japanese navy and sent to a series of prisoner of war camps. Produced and directed by Angelina Jolie, this film is based on the non-fiction book by Laura Hillenbrand. Jack O'Connell plays the role of the late Louie "Louie" Zamperini (January 26, 1917 – July 2, 2014).
This amazing tale tells the true life events of Louie during his rise as an USA Olympian and his survival of the POW camps. To see the physical and mental abuse that he went through is just astounding. The will to survive is clearly seen in this film. Louie was able to endure being out at sea with barely any food or water then to be caught by the very people he is fighting during the war. Just knowing that he not only survived but thrived from this struggle really shows how someone can turn the most horrific experience into something so positive.