Night talks Unbreak 2

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by: Mike Sampson Sep. 23, 2008

Shyamalan has been talking about a sequel to UNBREAKABLE since the movie was released in 2000 but sadly it's been nothing but talk. As has been revisited numerous times, Shyamalan was freaked out by the critical and fan reaction to the film and that scared him off his planned trilogy. While as recently as this summer Shyamalan was saying he wasn't interested, he's now saying he might be game again. He told MTV:

I believe in that movie, I love that movie, and I should just go start writing the second one...I’ve still been thinking about it a lot and wonder if it’s too late...UNBREAKABLE is the comic book thing I should do — I keep coming back to that.

So it's not exactly a declaration that an UNBREAKABLE 2 is definitely on the way but at least he's softening on his stance after holding a grudge against us for all these years. Sam Jackson also told MTV about what the sequel was originally supposed to entail: "I broke out of the mental institution. I’m out there doing stuff and [Bruce Willis] after me. It’s very cool. He still wears that rain thing, that windbreaker."

I would've loved an UNBREAKABLE sequel in 2002 but in 2010 I'm not sure I'm as excited anymore. Are you still down for an UNBREAKABLE 2 or 3?

Source: MTV

Extra Tidbit: At what point during UNBREAKABLE did you start to catch on?

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AlteredEffect
2:25PM on 09/25/2008 Add as a friend | MFC profile
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This is a must. Night, you gotta make this film. Unbreakable deserves another trip around the block. I want to see where it all goes. Even if its not a mystery. Just give us a good story and direct another amazing film.
This is a must. Night, you gotta make this film. Unbreakable deserves another trip around the block. I want to see where it all goes. Even if its not a mystery. Just give us a good story and direct another amazing film.
 
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jobforacowboy
8:09AM on 09/25/2008 Add as a friend | MFC profile
unbreakable is one of my favorite movies. It will never be to late to make a sequel
unbreakable is one of my favorite movies. It will never be to late to make a sequel
 
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predator_silver
7:22PM on 09/24/2008 Add as a friend | MFC profile
Finally!
Some news worthy of reading, well it sounds like nothing is set in stone at the moment. But I would love to see unbreakable 2 and 3 "bring it on"
Some news worthy of reading, well it sounds like nothing is set in stone at the moment. But I would love to see unbreakable 2 and 3 "bring it on"
 
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The Minn
7:13PM on 09/24/2008 Add as a friend | MFC profile
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Someone should contact Make-A-Wish and tell them that this is the final wish. Make this movie happen!
Someone should contact Make-A-Wish and tell them that this is the final wish. Make this movie happen!
 
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Santos
12:29PM on 09/24/2008 Add as a friend | MFC profile
YES PLEASE!!!
UNBREAKABLE was the only Shyamalan film who's ending I DIDN'T see coming. I LOVED it! If he makes more I'll be there with bells on!
UNBREAKABLE was the only Shyamalan film who's ending I DIDN'T see coming. I LOVED it! If he makes more I'll be there with bells on!
 
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zaika
9:51AM on 09/24/2008 Add as a friend | MFC profile
OHHH. Ohh OOOOHHH
Oh.....I just released some kind of juice for a second.
I LOVE Unbreakable.
Please Please, please, please make this happen PLEASE.
I will watch every crappy movie you ever made 100 times if you just make these sequels Mr.Shyamalan
Oh.....I just released some kind of juice for a second.
I LOVE Unbreakable.
Please Please, please, please make this happen PLEASE.
I will watch every crappy movie you ever made 100 times if you just make these sequels Mr.Shyamalan
 
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darkstrEam
8:33AM on 09/24/2008 Add as a friend | MFC profile
Unbreakable is a great movie, in my opinion, though a lot of folks I know would disagree. I prefer it to anything else M. Night has done so far.
It's probably more worthy of a sequel than a lot of films that get one anyway, but I guess he's have to make it without detracting from the original concept. As a self-contained film it's fantastic - as a trilogy?... parts 2 and three would have...
Unbreakable is a great movie, in my opinion, though a lot of folks I know would disagree. I prefer it to anything else M. Night has done so far.
It's probably more worthy of a sequel than a lot of films that get one anyway, but I guess he's have to make it without detracting from the original concept. As a self-contained film it's fantastic - as a trilogy?... parts 2 and three would have to be really, really good. still, done right it could be the ultimate deconstruction of the superhero genre - i'd be interested to see what M. Night comes up with.
 
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porkchopexpress
8:21AM on 09/24/2008 Add as a friend | MFC profile
This is wierd, I was watching this on TV last week and forgot how awesome it was and started to trawl through the tinterwebs for news on a possible sequel. It is most definitely his best work and I'm glad he is seriously considering a sequel. The guy needs a hit, fast, and this just might be it
This is wierd, I was watching this on TV last week and forgot how awesome it was and started to trawl through the tinterwebs for news on a possible sequel. It is most definitely his best work and I'm glad he is seriously considering a sequel. The guy needs a hit, fast, and this just might be it
 
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theotherness
6:29AM on 09/24/2008 Add as a friend | MFC profile
Everything that Night does is cinema gold. I'm SO game for this if he is.
Everything that Night does is cinema gold. I'm SO game for this if he is.
 
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eljefe15
5:14AM on 09/24/2008 Add as a friend | MFC profile
Absofuckinglutely!!! Unbreakable is arguably his best film, so far. Why not a sequel? Especially since it felt like the series was just getting started with part I.
Absofuckinglutely!!! Unbreakable is arguably his best film, so far. Why not a sequel? Especially since it felt like the series was just getting started with part I.
 
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Crazy Dud
1:43AM on 09/24/2008 Add as a friend | MFC profile
Bring it on!

He needs to do Airbender first (and he really should only DIRECT that film), but he shouldn't release Unbreakable 2 any later than 2012. Bruce Willis isn't getting any younger.
Bring it on!

He needs to do Airbender first (and he really should only DIRECT that film), but he shouldn't release Unbreakable 2 any later than 2012. Bruce Willis isn't getting any younger.
 
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philalva77
10:19PM on 09/23/2008 Add as a friend | MFC profile
After Signs he should have done the sequel to Unbreakable not the garbage his last 3 movies have been..i love that movie even better than Sixth Sense..i can understand him being afraid to go into the sequels..but what better way to revive yourself as a once promising director and I also never really consider Unbreakable as a superhero movie.
After Signs he should have done the sequel to Unbreakable not the garbage his last 3 movies have been..i love that movie even better than Sixth Sense..i can understand him being afraid to go into the sequels..but what better way to revive yourself as a once promising director and I also never really consider Unbreakable as a superhero movie.
 
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Snowboy
8:51PM on 09/23/2008 Add as a friend | MFC profile
Unbreakable was an amazing movie. I think Shyamalan could pull it off, so long as the cast comes back.
Unbreakable was an amazing movie. I think Shyamalan could pull it off, so long as the cast comes back.
 
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Epitomosity
8:24PM on 09/23/2008 Add as a friend | MFC profile
First off, Unbreakable is possibly my favorite superhero movie of all time. I think that it pulled off the genre in a very subtle manner. Although a sequel would kick much ass, I think that it would defeat the purpose (in my opinion) of the original. It don't think that it could have that same subtle drama vibe to it.
First off, Unbreakable is possibly my favorite superhero movie of all time. I think that it pulled off the genre in a very subtle manner. Although a sequel would kick much ass, I think that it would defeat the purpose (in my opinion) of the original. It don't think that it could have that same subtle drama vibe to it.
 
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GGear0323
7:36PM on 09/23/2008 Add as a friend | MFC profile
WOW, mrblonde549....i think you nailed it, in the Hollywood of today, a Sixth Sense 2 seems more likely to come out instead of a sequel to Unbreakable. i loved Unbreakable by the way and though a sequel would definitely be appreciated, lets just say i am not holding my breath
WOW, mrblonde549....i think you nailed it, in the Hollywood of today, a Sixth Sense 2 seems more likely to come out instead of a sequel to Unbreakable. i loved Unbreakable by the way and though a sequel would definitely be appreciated, lets just say i am not holding my breath
 
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movieguy451
6:31PM on 09/23/2008 Add as a friend | MFC profile
awesome
This is great news, I really hope it happens. Unbreakable is my favorite M. Night movie and a sequel would be fantastic.
This is great news, I really hope it happens. Unbreakable is my favorite M. Night movie and a sequel would be fantastic.
 
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brechtsky
4:54PM on 09/23/2008 Add as a friend | MFC profile
im down
i loved unbreakable, despite the tragically abrupt ending, and although sequels are tricky, I usually enjoy them for seeing the good characters the second time around, even if the plot isnt as good...
i loved unbreakable, despite the tragically abrupt ending, and although sequels are tricky, I usually enjoy them for seeing the good characters the second time around, even if the plot isnt as good...
 
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DarkElfa
3:47PM on 09/23/2008 Add as a friend | MFC profile
I'm so on this, I've been waiting for a sequel to this film.
I'm so on this, I've been waiting for a sequel to this film.
 
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mrblonde549
3:18PM on 09/23/2008 Add as a friend | MFC profile
Finally, he's might come to his senses and make a sequel to the only movie he made that was any good (albeit a little predictable). But knowing how hollywood works we're probably more likely to see Sixth Sense 2 before Unbreakable 2
Finally, he's might come to his senses and make a sequel to the only movie he made that was any good (albeit a little predictable). But knowing how hollywood works we're probably more likely to see Sixth Sense 2 before Unbreakable 2
 
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Tyler Durden4
2:40PM on 09/23/2008 Add as a friend | MFC profile
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I just rewatched this recently, and I wished he would do Unbreakable two. I really hope he does. This is my fav of his and is in my top 20 of all time
I just rewatched this recently, and I wished he would do Unbreakable two. I really hope he does. This is my fav of his and is in my top 20 of all time
 
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captainteague
2:35PM on 09/23/2008 Add as a friend | MFC profile
I've Been Waiting...
An UNBREAKABLE sequel would not only be appreciated in my book, but long overdue. Shyamalan wrote the best comic book screenplay I've ever seen. It is an amazing tale that had the misfortune of being way ahead of its time, as well as a horribly misleading marketing campaign by the studio. This movie paved the way for 'HEROES'. Funny how that series all but apes UNBREAKABLE, yet it is conside...
An UNBREAKABLE sequel would not only be appreciated in my book, but long overdue. Shyamalan wrote the best comic book screenplay I've ever seen. It is an amazing tale that had the misfortune of being way ahead of its time, as well as a horribly misleading marketing campaign by the studio. This movie paved the way for 'HEROES'. Funny how that series all but apes UNBREAKABLE, yet it is considered outstanding by viewers and many critics. Shyamalan was the visionary who first saw the brilliance of putting a real-world superhero tale on celluloid. I hope he grants us a follow-up.
 
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unitedvisions
2:31PM on 09/23/2008 Add as a friend | MFC profile
a little late I think
I love Unbreakable, and selfishly want to see the sequels happen, but the truth is the market has changed. After the Batman relaunch (which you might argue owes something to Unbreakable) we have even higher expectations for these types of movies.

The first one was made before we had a dark 'real world' kind of hero movie. Now we've got Batman, and soon Kick-Ass as well. If they m...
I love Unbreakable, and selfishly want to see the sequels happen, but the truth is the market has changed. After the Batman relaunch (which you might argue owes something to Unbreakable) we have even higher expectations for these types of movies.

The first one was made before we had a dark 'real world' kind of hero movie. Now we've got Batman, and soon Kick-Ass as well. If they make this sequel, it won't do well, and by that I mean it will make even less money than the first.

So while I will be happy if they make it, the trade-off will be the death of M. Knight in Hollywood. And that would be sad, even with the Village and all...
 
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SpartanPete
1:55PM on 09/23/2008 Add as a friend | MFC profile
I'd Love it
I remember watching Unbreakable and thinking it was brilliant, and still do. I dont understand those who hate on it. Its an absolutely classic super hero origin story set in a very real reality.

You can hate on Lady in the Water and The Happening all day, but Unbreakable was a masterpiece. I'd love to see M Night rip out 50 sequels to it.
I remember watching Unbreakable and thinking it was brilliant, and still do. I dont understand those who hate on it. Its an absolutely classic super hero origin story set in a very real reality.

You can hate on Lady in the Water and The Happening all day, but Unbreakable was a masterpiece. I'd love to see M Night rip out 50 sequels to it.
 
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anomaly7
1:50PM on 09/23/2008 Add as a friend | MFC profile
Unbreakable is awesome, and I'd love a second and third movie. Didn't like lady in the water and i haven't seen happening, but even the best directors fall into a slump. Here's hoping this will get him back on track, as i feel the man is talented.
Unbreakable is awesome, and I'd love a second and third movie. Didn't like lady in the water and i haven't seen happening, but even the best directors fall into a slump. Here's hoping this will get him back on track, as i feel the man is talented.
 
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johnelitist
1:39PM on 09/23/2008 Add as a friend | MFC profile
If they're going to do it...
they need to do it NOW...unless they want to make the sequel title BREAKABLE because Bruce Willis will likely be in a wheelchair if they don't hurry it up. Then it'll be two Mr. Glass' against a world with no hope!
they need to do it NOW...unless they want to make the sequel title BREAKABLE because Bruce Willis will likely be in a wheelchair if they don't hurry it up. Then it'll be two Mr. Glass' against a world with no hope!
 
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BarryShaft
1:23PM on 09/23/2008 Add as a friend | MFC profile
Don't get me wrong, Sixth Sense is a solid drama but Unbreakable is really the only one of his films that I feel is worth a damn. I'd be so up for this as long as he doesn't screw it up. Though I love the earlier post about it having to be a mix of Pirates 2 and The Dark Knight... I love when people haven't seen movies predating 1999.
Don't get me wrong, Sixth Sense is a solid drama but Unbreakable is really the only one of his films that I feel is worth a damn. I'd be so up for this as long as he doesn't screw it up. Though I love the earlier post about it having to be a mix of Pirates 2 and The Dark Knight... I love when people haven't seen movies predating 1999.
 
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Kill Billionair
12:39PM on 09/23/2008 Add as a friend | MFC profile
When people say these kind of things about movies like Unbreakable: "it's easily one of the worst movies ever?" I feel sorry for them because well, they're wrong.

Night bring on the 2 sequels and then bring on 2 more.
That's right, a quintology!
When people say these kind of things about movies like Unbreakable: "it's easily one of the worst movies ever?" I feel sorry for them because well, they're wrong.

Night bring on the 2 sequels and then bring on 2 more.
That's right, a quintology!
 
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Burgerking
12:35PM on 09/23/2008 Add as a friend | MFC profile
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Donnie_Darko
12:27PM on 09/23/2008 Add as a friend | MFC profile
Catch on to what? That it's easily one of the worst movies ever? Pretty much after the first 5 or so minutes. If he makes a sequel, I think I'll have to add him to the list.
Catch on to what? That it's easily one of the worst movies ever? Pretty much after the first 5 or so minutes. If he makes a sequel, I think I'll have to add him to the list.
 
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disposablepal
12:25PM on 09/23/2008 Add as a friend | MFC profile
cautiously optimistic
i like the idea, because frankly Unbreakable is his best film, hell i didnt get that it was a superhero movie until almost halfway through. I do think a little too much time has passed since the first, but i'd gladly throw down my 10 bucks to hear Sam Jackson say "I'm Mr. Glass Muthafucka!"
i like the idea, because frankly Unbreakable is his best film, hell i didnt get that it was a superhero movie until almost halfway through. I do think a little too much time has passed since the first, but i'd gladly throw down my 10 bucks to hear Sam Jackson say "I'm Mr. Glass Muthafucka!"
 
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SpongeMike182
12:11PM on 09/23/2008 Add as a friend | MFC profile
I Don't Know, Man
I still haven't seen the happening and i've kind of lost faith in him after lady and village.
I still haven't seen the happening and i've kind of lost faith in him after lady and village.
 
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ElderPredator
12:08PM on 09/23/2008 Add as a friend | MFC profile
Excellent!
I'm 100% up for a sequel to the best film he ever made. All the others were a mere shadow by comparison.
I'm 100% up for a sequel to the best film he ever made. All the others were a mere shadow by comparison.
 
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terraphim86
12:07PM on 09/23/2008 Add as a friend | MFC profile
This could be cool, but he better not do it until "The Last Airbender" is finished or I will go and kick his rather nice Indian ass.
This could be cool, but he better not do it until "The Last Airbender" is finished or I will go and kick his rather nice Indian ass.
 
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newapologist
11:51AM on 09/23/2008 Add as a friend | MFC profile
What else does he have going for him?
Night is incredibly talented. Started strong with Sixth Sense(though not his first) and Unbreakable which still stands as his best work. I loved Signs, the Village was...diferent, but he needs to know his audience before. I totally respectr him as a filmmaker because of his failures. I was once told, if you are not failing, then you are not being courageous. At least he is willing to try t...
Night is incredibly talented. Started strong with Sixth Sense(though not his first) and Unbreakable which still stands as his best work. I loved Signs, the Village was...diferent, but he needs to know his audience before. I totally respectr him as a filmmaker because of his failures. I was once told, if you are not failing, then you are not being courageous. At least he is willing to try things and be creative and be different. He is in danger of becoming Tim Burto, where you se 2 seconds of footage and you know its a Tim Burton movie. I like Tim, but most of the timme, nothing new.
Unbreakable is Night's masterpiecce. For the sequel, he will have to up the Ante without turning it into Matrix Reloaded if you know what I mean. It would have to be a blend of Pirates 2 and Dark Knight. Really strong story with moments of levity and a gripping cliffhanger.
 
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mutant_gorilla
11:37AM on 09/23/2008 Add as a friend | MFC profile
If Unbreakable 2 did surface one day, depending on the success of "The Last Airbender" movie, which is another planned trilogy, I don't know if we'll see Unbreakable until after the 3 Airbender movies are complete.

Which I think thats a good move for Shyamalan. Give him a good four years before coming back with an original story. Avatar should be epic though. I hope.
If Unbreakable 2 did surface one day, depending on the success of "The Last Airbender" movie, which is another planned trilogy, I don't know if we'll see Unbreakable until after the 3 Airbender movies are complete.

Which I think thats a good move for Shyamalan. Give him a good four years before coming back with an original story. Avatar should be epic though. I hope.
 
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Derrida
11:28AM on 09/23/2008 Add as a friend | MFC profile
Please make this
Shyamalan needs to get his career back on track - he should definitely be doing Unbreakable 2. He is one hell of a talented director, he just has a huge ego (which affects his judgement - The Happening had its moments but left me rather cold).
Shyamalan needs to get his career back on track - he should definitely be doing Unbreakable 2. He is one hell of a talented director, he just has a huge ego (which affects his judgement - The Happening had its moments but left me rather cold).
 
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dex14
11:08AM on 09/23/2008 Add as a friend | MFC profile
I think Shamalamadingdong is really overrated. But my favorite (and best I think) of his films is Unbreakable.
I think Shamalamadingdong is really overrated. But my favorite (and best I think) of his films is Unbreakable.
 
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Beatowner
11:08AM on 09/23/2008 Add as a friend | MFC profile
I would definitely be interested in an Unbreakable sequel. Although I get Mike's point about the long time gap between the two films, just imagine how that could be written into the story - it could be brilliant.

I'm not sure if Night still has it, but I think the pressures of not screwing up what is now a cult classic would be strong enough to force him to write something worthy.
I would definitely be interested in an Unbreakable sequel. Although I get Mike's point about the long time gap between the two films, just imagine how that could be written into the story - it could be brilliant.

I'm not sure if Night still has it, but I think the pressures of not screwing up what is now a cult classic would be strong enough to force him to write something worthy.
 
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swordz81
10:56AM on 09/23/2008 Add as a friend | MFC profile
dude just needs to stop making thrillers and scary shit for a while...make a good romance, historical/war drama, and an animated film, then come back to making lame-ass thrillers. they probably won't be lame then
dude just needs to stop making thrillers and scary shit for a while...make a good romance, historical/war drama, and an animated film, then come back to making lame-ass thrillers. they probably won't be lame then
 
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rgartland
10:49AM on 09/23/2008 Add as a friend | MFC profile
As long as he stays away from The Village 2, I'm in. Loved Unbreakable and might be up for a sequel. I really like the ending though. I feel like it ENDED. Whatever happens with Bruce Willis' character after that is up to the viewer. A sequel would ruin that.
As long as he stays away from The Village 2, I'm in. Loved Unbreakable and might be up for a sequel. I really like the ending though. I feel like it ENDED. Whatever happens with Bruce Willis' character after that is up to the viewer. A sequel would ruin that.
 
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aronnyc
10:04AM on 09/23/2008 Add as a friend | MFC profile
At this point, any Shyamalan movie can only trigger a lukewarm reaction at best.
At this point, any Shyamalan movie can only trigger a lukewarm reaction at best.
 
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The Bodyguard
9:59AM on 09/23/2008 Add as a friend | MFC profile
I want this. I would love to see it finished. I demands it!
I want this. I would love to see it finished. I demands it!
 
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annihilist
9:54AM on 09/23/2008 Add as a friend | MFC profile
not sure how i feel about this one. i loved the first one, but i don't have a lot of faith in Shyamalan's abilities anymore.
not sure how i feel about this one. i loved the first one, but i don't have a lot of faith in Shyamalan's abilities anymore.
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