By Bob Bloom The life of Louis Zamperini was one of larger-than-life experiences. It’s a shame that Angelina Jolie’s movie about Zamperini cannot reach the same heights. Although a worthy effort, it's ultimately a formulaic biopic that adheres to the tried-and-true conventions of the genre. “Unbroken” is just that; it follows a steady, even course, failing to provide any emotional peaks or valleys.
REEL BOB: Unbroken
REEL BOB: Unbroken
REEL BOB: Unbroken
By Bob Bloom The life of Louis Zamperini was one of larger-than-life experiences. It’s a shame that Angelina Jolie’s movie about Zamperini cannot reach the same heights. Although a worthy effort, it's ultimately a formulaic biopic that adheres to the tried-and-true conventions of the genre. “Unbroken” is just that; it follows a steady, even course, failing to provide any emotional peaks or valleys.