Synopsis
A chronicle of the life of Louis Zamperini, an Olympic runner who was taken prisoner by Japanese forces during World War II.
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Cast
- Jack O'ConnellLouis Zamperini
- Alex RussellPete Zamperini
- Domhnall GleesonRussel Allen 'Phil' Phillips
- Garrett HedlundJohn Fitzgerald
- MIYAVIMutsuhiro 'The Bird' Watanabe
- Finn WittrockFrancis 'Mac' McNamara
- Jai CourtneyHugh 'Cup' Cuppernell
- Maddalena IschialeLouise Zamperini
- Vincenzo AmatoAnthony Zamperini
- Sophie DalahVirginia
Recommendations
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Total Film
Jack O’Connell’s, wiry, indefatigable Zamperini holds your attention without effort. - 77
TheWrap
Ultimately, the strengths of Unbroken far outweigh its flaws. - 75
IndieWire
Jolie keeps the narrative afloat thanks to first-rate craftsmanship, a few well-honed moments of bonafide suspense, and a terrifically restrained Jack O'Connell in the lead role. While it only hints at the sweeping epic that never fully materializes, Unbroken offers further proof that Jolie's directorial instincts pass muster alongside her other talents. - 70
The Hollywood Reporter
A great true story is telescoped down to a merely good one in Unbroken. After a dynamite first half-hour, Angelina Jolie's accomplished second outing as a director slowly looses steam. - 67
Hitfix
When it comes to this particular story, I find myself unconvinced in the end. Unbroken looks like the real thing, but evaporates upon closer scrutiny. - 60
The Guardian
Though high-minded and well-intentioned – as well as being conceived on an epic scale – there’s something faintly stodgy and safety-first about the endeavour. - 60
Empire
Lavish and sporadically powerful, Jolie's POW biopic may have just enough gravity to entice the Academy, but struggles to bring truth to an unbelievable truth. - 60
Time Out London
Jolie has assembled an A-list team – Roger Deakins behind the camera, the Coen brothers in charge of the script - but while her film is perfectly competent, it hardly dazzles.
