ytoshiya This is unbelievable movie which actually happened in real life. We have to learn what we've done in history cuz I'm Japanese.

Leofwine_draca UNBROKEN is a WW2 movie that once again has the hook of being based on a true story. This one's about an Olympic runner who becomes a bomber pilot and who ends up in a life raft in the middle of the Pacific after his plane develops a mechanical fault. This occupies the first half of the running time; the second half moves into prisoner of war territory. This film received a lot of attention for being directed by Angelina Jolie, but it feels very much like she's copying Clint Eastwood's style; he, of course, directed her in CHANGELING, so it's a basic imitation more than anything else.Sadly, Jolie makes some novice mistakes here; the story goes on far too long at times, and ends up being full of sappy, cheesy stuff at the climax, stuff that had me wincing in embarrassment; it was so gritty earlier on, too. Jack O'Connell gives a fine performance as the lead, but this does feel too derivative of the likes of LIFE OF PI and in particular MERRY Christmas, MR. LAWRENCE.

mh110021 I read "Devil at my Heels," and was amazed at Louis' story. I was surprised I had not heard of Lucky Lou before, and was excited to see the movie as well. I finally got around to seeing the movie on cable, and it was a let down. I know that books and movies can be different, but watching this was like watching a made for TV movie, not a major film.

bugssponge This is based on a true story but it gets boring when they are being filmed stranded in the ocean for half an hour. In addition, its repetitious to watch Zamperini get punched by the general. The film has great actors but lacked so much potential to be good. I think overall this could benefit from a refilm, so I give this a 6.Rating: D-