Let me start by saying, 'Unbreakable' is criminally underrated. M. Night Shyamalan crafted a superhero origin story that feels painfully real - no capes, no CGI explosions, just raw human drama with a supernatural twist.

The 4K transfer on this German Blu-ray is stunning. Bruce Willis' subtle facial expressions during his emotional scenes gain new depth, and the muted color palette (heavy on greens and purples) pops without looking artificial. That train crash sequence? Absolutely breathtaking in HDR.

What makes this film special is how it subverts expectations. Instead of flashy heroics, we get David Dunn's slow awakening to his abilities - bench pressing insane weights in his basement, testing his limits like any skeptical adult would. Samuel L. Jackson's Elijah Price is equally fascinating, with his glass cane and encyclopedic comic knowledge making him one of cinema's most unique antagonists.

The packaging is this release's Achilles' heel. The cardboard sleeve arrived slightly dented for me too, and removing security stickers damaged the artwork. A plastic case would've been smarter. That said, the special features (especially Jackson's documentary narration) make up for it.

Watching this after 'Split' and 'Glass' adds fascinating context. You'll spot Easter eggs and thematic connections that weren't apparent back in 2000. The scene where Dunn 'sees' people's crimes by touching them remains one of Shyamalan's most suspenseful sequences - no dialogue needed.

If you enjoy superhero stories with psychological depth, this belongs in your collection. Just handle the packaging carefully!