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Unleashed

With Jet Li, Bob Hoskins, Morgan Freeman

Entertainment: 3 Message: 3.5 Warning: violent martial arts fight scenes and abuse

Intense portrait of a man literally saved by music, showing more graphic violence than seems necessary to deliver its powerful message (and probably enough Jet Li prowess to make sure it sells tickets). Somehow, amid the kicking and killing, a beautiful metaphor emerges for how we impose self-limitations, and can allow ourselves to break free. Uncanny performances by all the principal characters build a contrast so sharp and dramatic, it is piercingly poignant and fully inspiring (1 hr 43 min).