Glass brings together two of M. Night Shyamalan's most popular films, Unbreakable and Split, in this comic book origin story. Mr. Glass finds David Dunn pursuing Kevin Crumb aka. The Beast and his multiple personalities. As their encounters grow more deadly, Glass emerges as a mastermind orchestrator.
James McAvoy (Kevin Crumb + 23 other personalities), Bruce Willis (David), Samuel L. Jackson (Price/Glass), Anya Taylor-Joy (Casey), Sarah Paulson (Dr. Staple), Spencer Clark (Joseph), Charlayne Woodard (Mrs. Price)
Glass jumps in with Kevin and his personalities completely out of control while at the same time David realizes he must stop the insanity and Glass appears to be a mental vegetable. There are bits that lead back to the original films, but much of the mental work is left to the audience. As the story moves along, it generates good depth and with a twist or two toward the end, holds interest well. As an origin story the ending is good, though mildly confusing to align with the other films.
Acting from McAvoy was simply incredible with his multiple personality presentations being spot-on and appropriately disturbing. Willis was solid as usual with good delivery. Jackson was enjoyable once his character woke up, while Taylor-Joy was solid throughout. Paulson also fit her role nicely, adding a bit of dark creepiness to things.
Camera work, sets, and backgrounds are good with a solid, appropriate feel. Action scenes, including CGI, were well done and quite intense at times. Dialogue was varied and nicely done, moving the story along and feeding us just enough to piece things together. Sound and soundtrack are good.
Glass ends up being a solid sci-fi thriller, but it isn't without issues. Parts of the film feels plodding and slow, something the 2 plus hour runtime doesn't help, but the mental and emotional build up does help intensify things once they get moving. Fans of the original films may find this one a bit slower but probably just as enjoyable in the end.
With some mild sexuality, profanity, disturbing images, and plenty of graphic violence, this really should be fine for teens and above.
Released: 2019
Reviewed: 5.22.19
Star rating: 4 out of 5
Genre: Sci-Fi, Thriller, Drama, Comic Books and Superheroes, Sci-Fi Action
copyright ©2019 Dave Riedel
James McAvoy (Kevin Crumb + 23 other personalities), Bruce Willis (David), Samuel L. Jackson (Price/Glass), Anya Taylor-Joy (Casey), Sarah Paulson (Dr. Staple), Spencer Clark (Joseph), Charlayne Woodard (Mrs. Price)
Glass jumps in with Kevin and his personalities completely out of control while at the same time David realizes he must stop the insanity and Glass appears to be a mental vegetable. There are bits that lead back to the original films, but much of the mental work is left to the audience. As the story moves along, it generates good depth and with a twist or two toward the end, holds interest well. As an origin story the ending is good, though mildly confusing to align with the other films.
Acting from McAvoy was simply incredible with his multiple personality presentations being spot-on and appropriately disturbing. Willis was solid as usual with good delivery. Jackson was enjoyable once his character woke up, while Taylor-Joy was solid throughout. Paulson also fit her role nicely, adding a bit of dark creepiness to things.
Camera work, sets, and backgrounds are good with a solid, appropriate feel. Action scenes, including CGI, were well done and quite intense at times. Dialogue was varied and nicely done, moving the story along and feeding us just enough to piece things together. Sound and soundtrack are good.
Glass ends up being a solid sci-fi thriller, but it isn't without issues. Parts of the film feels plodding and slow, something the 2 plus hour runtime doesn't help, but the mental and emotional build up does help intensify things once they get moving. Fans of the original films may find this one a bit slower but probably just as enjoyable in the end.
With some mild sexuality, profanity, disturbing images, and plenty of graphic violence, this really should be fine for teens and above.
Released: 2019
Reviewed: 5.22.19
Star rating: 4 out of 5
Genre: Sci-Fi, Thriller, Drama, Comic Books and Superheroes, Sci-Fi Action
copyright ©2019 Dave Riedel
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