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How Angelina Jolie's 'Unbroken' Became a Christmas Smash

On paper, "Unbroken," the story of a bombardier who survives a crash in the Pacific Ocean only to be tortured by his Japanese captors, doesn't sound much like a Christmas movie. However, by emphasizing the inspirational elements of the incredible true story and director Angelina Jolie's work behind the camera, the account of Louis Zamperini's travails and ultimate triumph became one of the holiday's biggest openers. "At this time of year stories about faith and how strong the human spirit is do huge numbers," said Jeff Bock, an analyst with Exhibitor Relations. Bock compares "Unbroken" to "The Blind Side," which also drew...