Standing ovations, cheers, and tears: Moviegoers react to #Unbroken

Did you watch UNBROKEN today? #IAmUnbroken http://t.co/W7CjmkGt3a pic.twitter.com/wOjiyTpsHM

— #TokyoOlympics (@NBCOlympics) December 26, 2014

Did you head out to a movie theater for the Christmas opening of “Unbroken?” The film adaption of Laura Hillenbrand’s riveting account of WWII hero Louis Zamperini’s life hit the big screen yesterday.

Lines snaked around buildings. Tears flowed. Many media critics panned the film. But moviegoers erupted in cheers, standing ovations, and emotional tweets.

Went and saw "Unbroken." Intense brutality. Incredible will to survive. Crowd applauded Louis Zamperini as epitaph appeared

— Ed Werder (@WerderEdESPN) December 26, 2014

Here to see "Unbroken." Tickets are purchased, but it's a 10 minute line just to get into the theater. pic.twitter.com/3DfWHYiICw

— J.R. Jamison (@JR_Jamison) December 25, 2014

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Just saw Unbroken.. great movie. Louis Zamperini was an amazing man

— TmarTn (@TmarTn) December 26, 2014

Unbroken got a standing ovation from the crowd afterwards?

— Hayden Bludworth (@HaydenBludworth) December 26, 2014

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Unbroken was so good that everyone in the movie stood up & clapped ?

— Alli B (@allison_boyette) December 25, 2014

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I cried way more then I should have in Unbroken?

— Haylee Gayle (@haylee_schreen) December 26, 2014

Unbroken. I cried so much. What an amazing and inspiring movie!

— adinah (@AdinahSilva) December 26, 2014

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Just saw Unbroken. So heartbreaking & emotional. Not a feel good movie but will amaze you at what Louie Zamparini endured. #UnbrokenMovie

— Suzy M (@Suzy4PR) December 25, 2014

Whenever Hollywood can inspire patriotism, gratitude, and passion for America’s true heroes and men of faith, it’s a good thing.