With the release of Unbroken: Path to Redemption an odd history of unsanctioned sequels, from Never Say Never Again to Titanic II emerges
Next month will see the release of Unbroken: Path to Redemption, the follow-up to Angelina Jolie’s 2014 biopic of Olympian-turned-PoW Louis Zamperini. Considering how successful the first Unbroken proved (it grossed $163m off a budget of $65m, with the third largest Christmas Day opening ever) you might be wondering why this sequel isn’t getting more attention. The answer is simple: it isn’t an official sequel. Aside from producer Matt Baer, none of the original cast or crew are returning for the new film, and Pure Flix, the faith-based distribution company behind the film’s release, hopes that brand recognition alone will be enough to draw audiences.
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