Unbreakable (2 Disc Set) (UK)
Are you unbreakable?
Certificate: 12
Running Time: 102 mins
Retail Price: £24.99
Release Date:
Content Type: Movie
Synopsis:
Bruce Willis and Samuel L. Jackson star in a mind-shattering, suspense-filled thriller that stays with you long after the end of this riveting supernatural film.
After David Dunn (Willis) emerges from a horrific train crash as the sole survivor - and without a single scratch on him - he meets a mysterious stranger (Jackson). An unsettling stranger who believes comic book heroes walk the earth. A haunting stranger whose obsession with David will change David`s life forever.
Special Features:
Fully produced additional scenes not seen in theatres, introduced by M. Night Shyamalan
Behind the scenes featuring Bruce Willis
Comic Books And Superheroes - exclusive feature with Samuel L. Jackson
The train station sequence: multi-angle feature
An excerpt from an early film of M. Night Shyamalan
2 collectable Alex Ross illustrations
Video Tracks:
Widescreen Anamorphic 2.35:1
Audio Tracks:
Dolby Digital 5.1 English
Dolby Digital 5.1 French
Dolby Digital Stereo 2.0 Italian
Subtitle Tracks:
French
Italian
English
CC: English
Directed By:
M. Night Shyamalan
Written By:
M. Night Shyamalan
Starring:
Charlayne Woodard
Robin Wright
Bruce Willis
Spencer Treat Clark
Samuel L. Jackson
Casting By:
Douglas Aibel
Soundtrack By:
James Newton Howard
Director of Photography:
Eduardo Serra
Editor:
Dylan Tichenor
Costume Designer:
Joanna Johnston
Production Designer:
Larry Fulton
Producer:
Sam Mercer
M. Night Shyamalan
Barry Mendel
Executive Producer:
Roger Birnbaum
Gary Barber
Distributor:
Buena Vista
Your Opinions and Comments
Video: To say the photography in Unbreakable is great is an understatement. It's frickin' perfect. One of the best shot movies ever. This DVD, though not perfect, does the film justice. Blacks and blues (there's an abundance of these folks) are nicely done. There is little sign of edge enhancements or defects, which isn't surprising for a 2000 movie. This film will look great on any display.
Audio: Mostly front stage, but I'm not complaining, this isn't an action movie. The opening train scene is great; it recreates the atmosphere of riding on a train. Dialogue, though very low (this is intentional) is clear. James Newton Howard's score is brilliant. When the film soars, it soars.
Extras: This is quality not quantity. Seven deleted scenes with logical introductions by Shyamalan. They are genuinely interesting additions to the film and are presented in 2.35:1 and 5.1. "Behind The Scenes" are intriguing but short. It is definitely not promo stuff. "Comics Book and Superheroes" is a twenty-minute piece on comic books. A fine piece, it also strays more to cult comics rather than the well-known ones. An early Shyamalan films (total crap) and trailer wraps up the package.
Overall: Tragically underrated film that has a corker of a twist to boot, that is genuinely moving. Shyamalan is fast becoming a fave director of mine and I consider this his best so far. If you haven't seen it please do so now. This is a fine DVD and you should be able to pick it up for cheap. I got mine for €15.
The picture is presented in an Anamorphic Widescreen an is crisp and clear. The colour pallete for most of the movie is limited to dark colours but this we find out in the extras, is intentional. The picture is clean and sharp. Really spot on.
There is a choice of 3 soundtracks, presented in English, French and Italian DD 5.1 The sound is very clear and sharp and well used. The dialogue is very clear and the score is unique and great.
When you read the list of the extras, it does not seem like much but believe me, the stuff that is there is in depth and concise. There is a behind the scenes featurette that is really sort of a making of. It is of reasonable length and worth watching. There are 7 good deleted scenes with an introduction from the director. A comic book/superheroes featurette has lots of different people from the world of comics talk about comic books. This also is of reasonable length and detailed. There is an clip from a childhood film project of the director which features an bunch of kids fighting. Hilarious and laughable when you look at it. There is also a multi angle sequence at the train station. Again, I would have liked to see a commentary from M Night Shyamalan as he has made 3 superb movies and I would like to hear what he has to say.
An excellent movie that is essential viewing and worth owning. A different look at the world of superheroes. A fantastic dvd package.