"Unbreakable" is likely to stand the test of time as long as stories about superheroes - or heroes in general - are still sought by scared, suffering human beings.

| Original Score: 4/4 | Jan 23, 2019

This compelling conundrum of a film marks the maturity of Sixth Sense director M Night Shyamalan as a distinctive, even remarkable filmmaker.

| Jan 2, 2019

Interesting premise, but ultimately disappointing.

| Original Score: 2/5 | Dec 29, 2010

With Unbreakable , Mr. Shyamalan establishes himself as a distinctive auteur with a very personal style.

| Apr 27, 2007

Whereas The Sixth Sense left audiences surprised but surprisingly comfortable, this more mature and ambitious movie preserves its ambiguities and keeps everyone guessing.

| Feb 9, 2006

Despite my misgivings, I’m glad I saw the film.

| Original Score: C+ | May 8, 2002

Samuel L. Jackson plays a comic-book-art collector named Elijah, as in the prophet, and his stare could probably burn a hole through Superman's Fortress of Solitude.

Full Review | Jan 22, 2002

Thrill-kill plots, cardboard characters and zap-pow editing are not for Shyamalan, who takes his good, thoughtful time to snare audiences in his dark web.

Full Review | Jun 4, 2001

Dreary though spiritually sound.

| Original Score: 3/4 | May 2, 2001

Shyamalan has shown himself to be an outstanding master of atmosphere and a riveting storyteller.

| Original Score: 4/5 | Apr 16, 2001

Great performances, moments and ideas. If it doesn't provide the tidy ending that made The Sixth Sense a talking-point, that might not be a bad thing.

| Original Score: 4/5 | Feb 7, 2001

An intriguing story executed with visual panache and fine acting performances.

Full Review | Jan 1, 2000

Unbreakable is as compellingly watchable, stylish and intriguing as its predecessor, its ending has almost the opposite effect on the overall picture.

Full Review | Jan 1, 2000

Even when the plot comes perilously close to the ludicrous, it holds our attention, keeps us guessing and wondering.

Full Review | Jan 1, 2000

Long before these came up on screen, however, Unbreakable had defined itself as a big disappointment.

Full Review | Jan 1, 2000

The big surprise ending of Unbreakable is what a disappointment it is.

Full Review | Original Score: 2/5 | Jan 1, 2000

Unbreakable seems to have encouraged all its actors to emulate Willis' lugubrious pacing, meaning that usually vibrant actors such as Wright Penn and Jackson are not shown to their best advantage.

| Original Score: 2.5/5 | Jan 1, 2000

Unbreakable is a compelling yarn.

Full Review | Original Score: 3/4 | Jan 1, 2000

Whatever your final verdict, you could do worse than enjoy one of the most fertile minds in Hollywood.

| Original Score: 4/5 | Jan 1, 2000

Unbreakable, writer-director M. Night Shyamalan's dazzling reunion with Bruce Willis confirms he's one of the most brilliant filmmakers working today.

Full Review | Jan 1, 2000