Split

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BellamomitaApr 4, 2017

Best movie ever I would have just added more extensive back story of Kevin's Childhood the abuse he endured that made personalities (like the movie Sybil)
Just like Casey Cooke with the sexual abuse in the movie

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mc042Nov 25, 2017

I gave it a 3 and not a 0 solely on the fact that McAvoy did a really good job. Felt truly disappointed after watching the movie, after having high hopes at the beginning.

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NrthGeorgiaMikeMay 25, 2017

If I had rated this movie immediately after watching it, I would have given it a 3 based on what I felt was SUCH a disappointment of an ending. However, after considering my enjoyment of an interesting plot line for most of the movie, andIf I had rated this movie immediately after watching it, I would have given it a 3 based on what I felt was SUCH a disappointment of an ending. However, after considering my enjoyment of an interesting plot line for most of the movie, and VERY good acting by the majority of the characters, I was entertained overall. Yes... McAvoy WAS exceptional, and this film probably would have failed miserably were he not cast in the lead role. I also thought that Betty Buckley's psychologist role was very well acted... she did a great job with it. This is the first I've seen of Anya Taylor-Joy and she, too, did a great job with her character.

I'm not really a fan of director MNS, so my expectations were not high. The plot line was intriguing and interesting most of the movie, but fell apart at the end as it went from reasonably "intellectual" to more like Sci-Fi. Finally... for anyone that has not seen another of MNS's movies, the final scene will NOT have any payoff value at all. IF it was a setup for a sequel, I won't be going to see it.… Expand

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jacoobi456Jun 12, 2017

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Split is one of my favourite movies. Ever. I know Shyamalan hasn't had the best of runs over the past years, but Split begs to differ. Right from the start, James McAvoy steals the show with a performance, I think, worthy of an Academy Award. He switches effortlessly from personality to personality, which isn't easy considering one is a 9-year old boy, and another an OCD middle-aged man, and another a household-wife kinda woman. When the 24th personality is finally revealed, even you feel scared and on edge, as even his absences from the camera make you wonder where he is or what he's up to. In other words, no matter if he's on or off-screen , he's always on your mind. The other performance worth a notice is that of Anya Taylor-Joy, who conveyed her emotions of utter fear outstandingly, every facial expression saying a thousand things at once, every sentence weighted perfectly, knowing when to commit one to your memory and really feel for her. Shyamalan has wonderfully balanced the amount of horror, comedy (Hedwig, the dancing scene worth a mention- creepy but funny in its own right) and abnormality ('The Beast'- not totally unbelievable but something that makes you go 'Woah, that is COOL': and occasionally scares the sh!t out of you.). The main focus of the film is Kevin's mind, and as said: McAvoy doesn't let you forget that. Shyamalan explores his mind perfectly, letting the viewer unravel the sometimes twisted layers of Kevin's mind themselves, trusting the viewer to keep watching and follow the plot closely, immersing them in the story, which is one of the best aspects of the film- the sense of involvement with Kevin and his antics, and the rollercoaster of emotions that come hand-in-hand with them. It isn't only Kevin that we learn more about as the flim progresses, however: we learn about why Casey(Anya's character) is considerably calmer and placid than the other two girls; her exposure to physical abuse by her uncle. This in itself heightens the feelings towards Casey, and adds to the horror of the film, summed up by one of the very last scenes of the movie, when Casey is told that her uncle is waiting, and the look on her face almost says 'lock me back up with the psycho. Please.'. Again, Shyamalan trusts us to stick with the film and learn the answers to her longing to be outside and her nonchalant-esque attitude to her rather hairy situation, which when is discovered is quite harrowing.

My only con about this movie are the performances of the two other girls, Claire and Marcia (played by Haley Lu Richardson and Jessica Sula); their reactions seemed too forced, and in general the duo seemed out of place in this film.

So, basically: Watch. This. Film.… Expand

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spacebear1Dec 8, 2017

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. M. Night Shyamalan's Split is an amazing psychological thriller film. And what makes it even better is the fact that it is actually a sequel to the film Unbreakable. James McAvoy was flawless as he plays many dual performances in this film. Anya-Taylor Joy's character was also great in this film. The story was great, the tone was great, and the pacing was perfect. In the end, this is a great film and even better sequel.… Expand

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luke100Jan 9, 2018

It had an on-the-nose concept that felt fun for the most of the movie, then got insanely stupid at the end. Enjoyable, but not much else.

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CTHReviewsSep 11, 2018

Shyamalan is back. Split is absolutely fantastic, and James McAvoy honestly gives an Oscar-nomination worthy performance as Kevin Wendell Crumb and 9 of his 23 different personalities.

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AKthaBeastMar 19, 2018

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This movie is mad underrated and James McAvoy does one of the best performances I have seen. While the plot is nothing that we have seen before, the last scene of the movie does give it a "holy **** moment when you find out that this is the sequel to Unbreakable. The movie is done well and is a unique take on a villain origin story… Expand

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crankyermaMar 25, 2017

Shyamalan is a gifted storyteller. There is no doubt about it. Every one of his works is reminiscent of Serling minus the latter's voice in the dialogue. But Shyamalan, despite influences still has his very own specific identity and style.Shyamalan is a gifted storyteller. There is no doubt about it. Every one of his works is reminiscent of Serling minus the latter's voice in the dialogue. But Shyamalan, despite influences still has his very own specific identity and style. That said, if Serling's work was always stories told well but sometimes stories not necessarily worth telling, the same holds true with Shyamalan. This is a fascinating and taut film that ultimately left me unfulfilled and disappointed. I'm still glad I watched it but want a bit of a rewrite. It should be said that all of the performances were stellar, McAvoy's being chief among them. I know this is the sort of role that many actors salivate over and it could have been done so absolutely over the top as to ruin the experience. James did not do that. He showed subtlety and nuance but also menace when need be. Pretty captivating performance.… Expand