2000 Thriller, Which Is M. Night Shyamalan's 'Personal Favorite,' Named His Best Movie
Much like many top-tier Hollywood directors, M. Night Shyamalan traces his roots to independent films. The Indian-American filmmaker made his directorial debut with the 1992 indie flick Praying With Anger , which he created while still at NYU. He broke into the mainstream with the 1999 box office hit The Sixth Sense , which starred Bruce Willis. The horror movie was a massive success, establishing Shyamalan's status as one of Hollywood's biggest breakout filmmakers. Building on the momentum of his first blockbuster hit, Shyamalan collaborated with Willis again for the 2000 thriller Unbreakable . The film follows David Dunn, played by Willis, who is the lone survivor of a tragic train crash. As David comes out of the wreck unscathed, he comes across Elijah Price, played by Samuel L. Jackson, who puts David on a path to unearth his superhuman abilities. Unbreakable was a moderate box office success. With a $75 million budget, the film grossed over $248 million worldwide . Whil...
