Netflix fans so 'speechless' by film based on a true story they've watched twice
Netflix enthusiasts are being encouraged to dive into a ' bingeworthy' true story that promises to keep you glued to your screen. TikTok's TV and film aficionado Eccy Reviews has hailed the Netflix offering Unbroken as a show that will render you "speechless".
Directed by Angelina Jolie, the film chronicles the life of Olympian Louis Zamperini following his near-fatal plane crash during World War Two. Zamperini endured a gruelling 47 days adrift on a raft with two fellow crewmen before being captured by the Japanese navy and taken to a prisoner-of-war camp.
The 2014 cinematic piece, featuring Jack O'Connell, Miyavi, and Domhnall Gleeson, has a runtime of 2 hours and 17 minutes and boasts 14 awards and 33 nominations
The TikTok critic enthused: "You have to watch this true story on Netflix immediately. I promise you that this will be one of the most powerful and unbelievable things that you will ever watch.
"I went into it completely blind and by the end of it, I was speechless. What this guy went through and how strong he is as a human being, it is one of the most heartbreaking things that I have ever watched.
"I promise you that this story will stick with you. You will never ever forget this film so please get this film on your watch list."
In response to his video, one viewer remarked: "The book and the film are both awesome." Another chimed in, saying: "Great film, watching it twice."
A third user enthused: "Absolutely brilliant movie. I have watched it about five times. Jack O Connell should have received an Oscar love it."
Another shared their thoughts, saying: "Omg what amazing film but very sad watch."
On IMDb, a reviewer shared their experience: "I finally rented this movie which I had been avoiding since it was released over a year ago. I am glad I did because it kept my interest throughout. I thought the POW theme would be too depressing which it is but there is no glossing over that."
They continued to praise the director: "Angelina Jolie has become an admirable director. I don't understand the hate directed towards her. This is an epic movie that is very well done. The film has won it's fair share of awards including three Oscar nominations."
The same user was surprised by the lack of further recognition: "The acting is great. I am surprised the movie didn't receive more Oscar nominations for Best Picture, Best Lead Actor, Best Supporting Actor and Best Director. Also the Coen Brothers should have received more recognition for their screenplay."
Another person reflected on the film's heavy content: "Unbroken was a hard movie to watch because of the torture that Louie Zamperini was put under. When he was taken as a prisoner of war and stuck in a foreign country with the other prisoners of war, it really hurt me to see the way that the human race can treat another person.
"I think it is cool how at the end of the movie, it showed pictures and gave an update on Louie. For all that he endured, he went back to the people that tortured him and made amends with them. I loved how the movie ended on a semi-positive result even though it was kind of dark.
"Also, It put me at ease to know that he finally got to run the race he was training for, for so many years. Lastly, I really liked how the graphics and how realistic every aspect of the movie was."
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