Unbreakable (HBO)

About Unbreakable (HBO)

Unbreakable is an American superhero thriller film, released in the year 2000. Directed and written by M. Night Shyamalan, the movie circles around the life of David Dunn, a security guard, who becomes the sole survivor of a train crash. Narrating an intriguing story of self-discovery and destiny, the film is known for its meticulously slow pace and the atmospheric tension - creating a solid foundation for a suspenseful climax.

Making / Production

The film was produced by M. Night Shyamalan, Barry Mendel and Sam Mercer. Shyamalan, popularly known for his surprise twists, explored a different style of storytelling in Unbreakable. With stunning visuals captured by cinematographer Eduardo Serra and an intensive score by James Newton Howard, the movie is a true experimentation in the world of supernatural thrillers.

Actors

• Bruce Willis as David Dunn - Bruce gives a subtlety and depth to his character, leaving viewers in awe of his survival and slowly revealed abilities.
• Samuel L. Jackson as Elijah Price - Known as "Mr. Glass", Jackson portrays a man with a rare disorder, giving life to a complex character with an eerie calmness.
• Robin Wright as Audrey Dunn - High-school sweetheart and wife of David Dunn, Robin's emotional intensity adds a powerful layer to the movie.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• Apart from being a thriller, Unbreakable is also known as one of the finest superhero movies of all time.
• M. Night Shyamalan casts himself in a small role in the film as a possible drug dealer.
• Unbreakable is the first installment of the "Eastrail 177 Trilogy", followed by Split (2016) and Glass (2019).

Awards

Unbreakable received multiple award nominations that include Blockbuster Entertainment Awards and the Bram Stoker Awards for Best Screenplay.

Quotes

• "It's hard for many people to believe that there are extraordinary things inside themselves, as well as others."
• "I believe comic books are a last link to an ancient way of passing on history."
• "Now that we know who you are, I know who I am."

Music, Soundtrack

• "Visions" - the soundtrack that plays when David Dunn gets his first vision of a crime.
• "The Wreck" - the haunting score that complements the tragic train accident.
• "Unbreakable" - the melancholic symphony of violin and piano, weaving the film's pieces together.