Blank Check with Griffin & David Unbreakable with Matt Patches
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Feb 8, 2016 Film critic Matt Patches joins Griffin and David to discuss the film 'Unbreakable'. They explore its redeeming qualities, compare it to Marvel superhero movies, and analyze its visual language. They also touch on recurring themes in Shyamalan's films and the performance of Spencer Treat Clark. A twist? Listen as they unpack the making and reception of 'Unbreakable'.
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Willis and Jackson's Track Record
- Bruce Willis and Samuel L. Jackson had a successful on-screen history with films like Die Hard with a Vengeance and Pulp Fiction.
- This likely contributed to audience excitement for Unbreakable.
Conflicting Opening
- Unbreakable's opening title card about comic book statistics feels disconnected from the movie's themes.
- It seems like Shyamalan's attempt to signal the seriousness of comic books as a medium.
Showy Cinematography
- The film's opening sequences, like the birth of Mr. Glass and David Dunn's train crash survival, are very cinematic.
- Shyamalan utilizes long takes, framing within frames, and mirror shots to achieve this effect.