Unbroken was Doing Fine, But Lost Its Tracks Along The Way

Rating: 6/10 (22 October 2015)

Unbroken tells Louis Zamperini's story who was an Olympian athlete and were in the American army during the WWII where he went through unimaginable situations. It's a tough movie to watch for showing the cruelty and horrors men did to each other in this dark period of human history but it is also a very inspiring film a lot because of Louis Zamperini's personality. Visually speaking, the set design, make-up and photography are well-done,they manage to create a convincing environment and along with the physical transformations which actors endured to be fit in their roles made the film more realistic. Without spoiling anything, Unbroken was having a compelling and harsh story that was making the audience startled for witnessing what Lou went through, but from a certain point, the film isn't impactful as it was, even if the worst and painful scenes happen after this point.
Jack O'Conell plays Louis Zamperini, his performance is impressive,he delivers an emotional and inspiring character. The supporting cast fails to pass the same strength and confidence, having Domhnall Gleeson playing Phil as an exception, when he and Jack O'Connell are on the screen, they deliver intense and heartbreaking scenes. Miyavi as Watanabe, The bird, left much to be desired in his performance. He seemed often displaced making this character not shocking as he should be, although he was one of the greatest responsible for the suffering of Louie Zamperini during his captivity in Japan.