Unbroken: Path to Redemption

First of all, i loved the first movie, Jolie and Jack O'Connell did and amazing job ,, heard about this second chapter of the story and i was kinda hesitant because neither of them is in this but at the end i realized it didn't matter much ,,, as over all the movie turned out to be a really good finale.

The plot, settings and script were just in a perfect harmony .. a powerful portrayal when it comes to mental illness and PTSD, the movie nailed this portrayal, bringing some traumatic flashbacks and the nightmares that tortured Louis Zamperini and presenting his coping mechanism which did not appear over-dramatic, yet it'll make you completely immersed in his struggles and have empathy for his likes ...

Cast wise, Samuel Hunt did a fantastic job capturing the spirit of a man broken beyond his bonds, his portrayal of Zamperini's suffering from a number of afflictions was spot on, and he rarely overact which makes it all more real and believable. His co-star the Canadian beauty Merritt Patterson also a lovely complement to the character, being a sensational impact to help with the Zamperini's character development and bring some new dynamics to the movie. The chemistry between the two was substantial, and of course the rest of the cast did great job supporting the couple and making the project look even more enjoyable.

Now to the one negative I sensed in here, directing wise, I think in so many places the movie gets a bit unnecessarily preachy, I mean I didn't read the book and I don't personally know Harold Cronk,, but i think based on his past projects " God's Not Dead" 1 and 2 and "God Bless the Broken Road " I would imagine him as a guy on a black suit knocking on my door asking me if i have time to know more about the lord and savior ... I mean we get it you love Jesus and all but personally when things get more "O lordy lord" I snore ,, and the general atmosphere slightly becomes dull, right up until it picks up when a Zamperini gets stress episode or a flashback gets in the way, i go like "thank god" 😁 ... while the movie in general had a balanced style on that matter, the end of the movie crossed into that territory. However, to be fair it kinda allowed for one to appreciate the character development morally in a way, still though, i think if it was up to another director, "Angelina Jolie" for instance, it would have looked much like the first movie and it would have gotten much more buzz in the media.

Final thought, It's an inspirational movie, brilliantly acted, and even though i didn't like the religious aspect, the movie looked like a solid addition to the character build up and gives the story a semi satisfactory closure ... so if you watched the first movie, why not get on with it and watch the rest of it. 😉

As a war hero returns home from World War Two, he finds his life descend into a dizzying whirlwind of alcohol, rage and bad choices. Can he ever bounce back?

That is the premise of this Christian-themed movie, which touches on some of the most universal of human pains. Sam Hunt is a stand-out in this movie for excellent, excellent acting ... his acting lifts the entire movie.

The message of the movie is hugely uplifting as he tries to find a path forward in a life littered with PTSD trauma. PTSD victims can relate to the intensity and woundedness of his condition, which is well illustrated.

This movie has a powerful true story of God's grace even in the darkest of corners. The ultimate character arc, of course, occurs which provides hope for any who view.

An excellent movie for all to watch and be inspired!

This story show the sad truth that for many the war was not finnished but become a mental struggle. The film is another story of the man from the film unbroken. The sad truth was that many soldiers turnned to drink but he found god and found the strength to carry on.

Unbroken Path To Redemption

I feel overall this was an opportunity missed to really engage with post traumatic stress disorder and how medical intervention needs to presume it is present until they can confirm it is not.

The movie then sank into an abyss of alcoholic self-medication that was totally understandable in the absence of professional intervention.

The acting as good and Samuel Hunt in the lead role gave an intensity to the role. How good he fail with bone structure and indeed hair like that.

His redemption in the form of finding faith is to easy to condemn, it worked for him, it's his story and who I am to criticise.

Without being unfair there really wasn't enough here of a story to make a movie 5/10

I don't confess to being a Christian but i enjoyed this Sequal to Unbroken. The Acting, Story, directing......nearly everthing about this film was entertaining and satisfying. Too bad the film is not doing well at the box office cause it deserves to be a huge hit!