| Unbroken: Path to Redemption | |
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| Directed by | Harold Cronk |
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| Cinematography | Zoran Popovic |
| Edited by | Amy McGrath |
| Music by | Brandon Roberts |
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| Distributed by | Pure Flix Entertainment |
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Running time | 98 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Budget | $6 million[1] |
Unbroken: Path to Redemption is a 2018 American Christian drama film directed by Harold Cronk, and acts as a sequel to the 2014 film Unbroken, although none of the original cast or crew returns except the producer Matthew Baer. The film chronicles Louis Zamperini following his return from World War II and his conversion to evangelical Christianity after attending one of Billy Graham's church revivals.
The film stars Samuel Hunt as Zamperini, Merritt Patterson, Vincenzo Amato, Vanessa Bell Calloway, Bobby Campo, Bob Gunton, Maddalena Ischiale, David Sakurai and Gary Cole, as well as evangelist Will Graham portraying his grandfather. It was theatrically released in the United States on September 14, 2018, by Pure Flix Entertainment, and received generally negative reviews from critics.
Plot summary
Based on Laura Hillenbrand’s bestselling book, the film begins where the movie Unbroken concludes, sharing the next chapter of the true story of Olympian and World War II veteran Louis Zamperini.[2] Haunted by nightmares of his torment, Louie sees himself as anything but a hero.[3] Then, he meets Cynthia, a young woman who captures his eye—and his heart. Louie’s quest for revenge drives him deeper into despair, putting the couple on the brink of divorce until Cynthia experiences Billy Graham’s 1949 Los Angeles Crusade, where she finds faith in Jesus Christ and a renewed commitment to her marriage and her husband.[4]
Cast
- Samuel Hunt as Louis Zamperini
- Merritt Patterson as Cynthia Applewhite-Zamperini
- Vincenzo Amato as Anthony Zamperini
- Vanessa Bell Calloway as Lila Burkholder
- Bobby Campo as Pete Zamperini
- Bob Gunton as Major Zeigler
- Maddalena Ischiale as Louise Zamperini
- David Sakurai as Mutsuhiro "The Bird" Watanabe
- Gary Cole as Dr. Bailey
- Will Graham as Billy Graham
- David DeLuise as Howard Lambert
- Gianna Simone as Sylvia Zamperini
Release
The film was originally going to be released on October 5, 2018, but was moved up from its original release to September 14, 2018.
Box office projection
In the United States and Canada, Unbroken: Path to Redemption was released alongside White Boy Rick, A Simple Favor and The Predator, and is projected to gross $2–6 million from 1,620 theaters in its opening weekend. [5]
Critical response
On review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, the film holds an approval rating of 20% based on 10 reviews, and an average rating of 5.3/10.[6] On Metacritic, the film has a weighted average score of 38 out of 100, based on 7 critics, indicating "generally unfavorable reviews".[7]
References
- ^ Edwards, Rona (August 6, 2018). "Let No Great Story Go Untold - Matt Baer Pivots 'Unbroken' Toward A New Market". Producers Guild of America. Retrieved September 14, 2018.
- ^ TV News Desk, UNBROKEN: PATH TO REDEMPTION Moves Up Release Date to September 14, broadwayworld.com, USA, June 28, 2018
- ^ Bryan Alexander, 'Unbroken' still: Louis Zamperini's heroic story returns with 'Path to Redemption', usatoday.com, USA, October 13, 2017
- ^ MAUREEN LEE LENKER, See Louis Zamperini's story continue in Unbroken: Path to Redemption trailer, hollywoodreporter.com, USA, March 20, 2018
- ^ Rubin, Rebeeca (September 11, 2018). "Box Office: 'The Predator' to Feast on 'A Simple Favor', 'White Boy Rick'". Variety Magazine. Penske Media. Retrieved September 11, 2018.
- ^ "Unbroken: Path to Redemption (2018)". Rotten Tomatoes. Retrieved September 14, 2018.
- ^ "Unbroken: Path to Redemption reviews". Metacritic. Retrieved September 14, 2018.