So Inspiring!

Rating: 10/10 (18 January 2015)

When the movie started, I was hooked from the beginning. Not only were the actors for each character perfectly cast, but they were all incredibly handsome (which was just a bonus). When the film displayed all that Louis Zamperini went through in order to survive, believing in himself and having faith he could make it both played an important role. It was extremely inspiring because it was a true story of a man who was forced to endure several tragic events and never gave up hope. No matter how bad the situation, he accepted the fact that it wasn't gonna be easy. He knew if he wanted to survive and make it through, he was gonna have to fight to stay alive. The movie made me more appreciative of my family, war veterans who fought for the life I am able to live today, and for my safety in general. I've never had to face what he faced, and if I was in his shoes I don't know that I could've made it out alive. I felt as though the movie displayed chain effects of his life, how one part lead to another, shaping Louis to be the man he was. If he wasn't a child that got into trouble, his brother would have probably never forced him to join the track team. If he had not joined the track team, he never would have made it to the Olympics. If he didn't train for the Olympics for years, he probably would not have had the discipline to survive and the ability to think positive. If he wasn't an Olympic athlete, both him and Phil may have been executed rather than sent to a POW camp. If Zamp didn't go through all these harsh, drastic measures, he may not have ever developed his faith in God and he would have ended up on the streets or in prison one day due to his bad behavior. He would have never learned to appreciate his family or his life. And he would have never experienced what forgiveness truly is.
I thought the story was beautiful and I cried a few times, because I couldn't imagine what he felt in real life. Zamp did his best to live the rest of his life while facing Post Traumatic Stress Disorder but he never fully let his hatred and desire for revenge take over him. I thought that was very impressive. I truly did love this movie and I applaud all those who produced it! Props to Angelina Jolie for stepping out of her comfort zone and challenging herself to direct this film! She did an amazing job!