An excellent rendering of one man's refusal to give up on life

Rating: 8/10 (19 July 2015)

Unbroken is an excellent movie. Well made, moving and very realistic. I loved the mantra "If you can take it - you can make it" - and what this man goes through to survive the Pacific Theater during World War II - and to beat his main adversary, a cowardly Japanese prison camp official who does everything in his power to break him - is an inspiration. I highly recommend the film. Kudos to Angelina Jolie for a finely directed film. This quality of film is rare for Hollywood - as it's strength was based on characters and human qualities - not green screens and CGI. And one last thing - having flown planes before, the aerial scenes are great - very compelling, very realistic. Just see it.