Are You My Mommy
Are You My Mommy

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Are You My Mommy

2018
Movie
15 min
English

An action star in mortal danger is rescued by an unlikely savior with ulterior motives.

Insights

IMDb6.6/10
Rotten Tomatoes37%
Metacritic43/100
Google Users65%
Director: M. Night ShyamalanGenres: Horror, Mystery, Thriller, Sci-Fi

Plot Summary

In this standalone continuation of the 'Unbreakable' universe, David Dunn is hunting the superhuman Kevin Wendell Crumb and his multiple personalities, including The Beast. Meanwhile, a mysterious woman named Elijah Price (Mr. Glass) is guiding David, manipulating events to bring the two metahumans together for a final, epic confrontation. The narrative explores themes of identity, purpose, and the nature of heroism and villainy in a world where extraordinary individuals exist.

Critical Reception

Glass received a mixed-to-positive reception from critics, with praise for its ambition and performances, particularly from James McAvoy and Anya Taylor-Joy. However, many critics found the plot convoluted and the pacing uneven, feeling it did not live up to the potential established by its predecessors. Audiences were similarly divided, with some appreciating the culmination of Shyamalan's trilogy and others finding it disappointing.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its ambitious attempt to tie together a shared cinematic universe.

  • Criticized for a muddled plot and uneven pacing that fails to deliver a satisfying conclusion.

  • McAvoy and Taylor-Joy's performances are often highlighted as strong points amidst the film's weaknesses.

Google audience: Audience reviews indicate appreciation for the continuation of the story and the performances of the main cast, especially James McAvoy. However, many Google users found the film's narrative to be less engaging and satisfying compared to the previous installments, with some expressing disappointment in the resolution of the characters' arcs.

Fun Fact

The film's release was strategically timed to coincide with the 20th anniversary of M. Night Shyamalan's directorial debut, 'Praying with Anger'.

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