Invincible (2014)

After a near-fatal plane crash in WWII, Olympian Louis Zamperini spends a harrowing 47 days in a raft with two fellow crewmen before he's caught by the Japanese navy and sent to a prisoner-of-war camp.

Director:

Angelina Jolie

Writers:

Joel Coen (screenplay), Ethan Coen (screenplay)

Stars:

Jack O'Connell, Miyavi, Domhnall Gleeson

Nominated for 3 Oscars. Another 14 wins & 29 nominations.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Jack O'Connell	...	Louis Zamperini
Domhnall Gleeson	...	Phil
Garrett Hedlund	...	Fitzgerald
Miyavi	...	Watanabe (as Takamasa Ishihara)
Finn Wittrock	...	Mac
Jai Courtney	...	Cup
Maddalena Ischiale	...	Louise
Vincenzo Amato	...	Anthony
John Magaro	...	Tinker
Luke Treadaway	...	Miller
Louis McIntosh	...	Harris
Ross Anderson	...	Blackie
C.J. Valleroy	...	Young Louie
John D'Leo	...	Young Pete
Alex Russell	...	Older Pete

Storyline

The life of Louis Zamperini, an Olympic athlete who joined the armed forces during the second world war. Only to be captured by the Japanese navy after a plane crash in the Pacific. During his capture, Louie must continue his fight by surviving through the war.

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Plot Keywords:

plane crash | emaciation | torture | prisoner of war | prison camp | 

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Taglines:

Survival. Resilience. Redemption.

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Genres:

Biography | Drama | Sport | War

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Certificate:

Tous publics

Details

Official Sites:

Official Facebook Official site

Country:

USA

Language:

English Japanese Italian

Release Date:

7 January 2015 (France)

Also Known As:

Invincible

Filming Locations:

Fox Studios, Moore Park, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

Box Office

Budget:

$65,000,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend:

$31,748,000 (USA) (26 December 2014)

Gross:

$115,603,980 (USA) (6 March 2015)

Company Credits

Production Co:

3 Arts Entertainment, Jolie Pas, Legendary Entertainment

Technical Specs

Runtime:

137 min

Sound Mix:

Datasat Dolby Digital SDDS Dolby Atmos

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

Despite being a born-again Christian, Louis Zamperini requested that the film not delve too deeply into his religion, as he wanted his experiences with faith and forgiveness to reach the audience on a universal level.

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Goofs

Watanabe used English to order his soldier to shoot Zamperini if he dropped the log. The order should have been in Japanese since throughout the film it seemed that only Watanabe and the radio representatives could speak English. It is also unlikely as he is talking to a fellow Japanese, who would undoubtedly understand him better with Japanese.

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Quotes

[first lines]
Phil: [in cockpit] We are here.
Cup: [over radio] At 8,000 feet. This is it, boys.
Phil: [over radio] You got it, Zamp?
Louis Zamperini: [dialing in bombing scope] Roger.
Lambert: You hit this one, drinks are on me.
Louis Zamperini: I ain't going to a bar with you, handsome. You confuse all the broads.
Mac: [wolf-whistles]
Phil: Get your cameras, boys. I'm gonna light it up like Christmas.

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Connections

Referenced in Jeopardy!: Episode #33.76 (2016)

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Soundtracks

The War Is Over
Written by Alexandre Desplat

User Reviews

the award frenzy exceeds content

Although it is an exceptional story in it's own right, the film fails to dazzle or inspire as the book did. It never fully materializes into the epic experience it wants to be. The script was problematic from the get-go. Attributing a mans extremely brutal POW experience with a spiritual awakening and strength in God does not translate well on the big screen. Blending those two subject matters together in a seamless way while maintaining the violent theme that the director imposes on the audience just doesn't work. This films tries to be too many things so naturally it fails to be anything. You cant please everyone.The buzz over the last two years promoting this film really boosted my expectations. Only to feel extremely let down and honestly, conned. Perhaps it was a lack of budget or the lack of talent behind the screen. On screen the talent was impressive and I think we have found a new budding star in newcomer Jack O'connell. Very impressive indeed.