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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Shyamalan's Marketing Discontent
- M. Night Shyamalan disliked how Unbreakable was marketed as a thriller, wanting it advertised as a superhero film.
- He felt the studio, Disney, was trying to capitalize on the success of The Sixth Sense.
Unbreakable's Origins
- Unbreakable was a spec script Shyamalan wrote, envisioning Bruce Willis and Samuel L. Jackson in the lead roles.
- Disney bought the script for $5 million and gave Shyamalan another $5 million to direct.
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.