Split
Hojo (played by Hakuryu), a strategist known as a cunning yakuza, serves as the assistant head of the Mikawa Group, an organization based in Kansai. The Mikawa Group is currently moving to invade the Kanto region with the backing of the Owada Group, which controls Yokohama. However, the head of the Owada Group is shot and killed by the Ryujinkai, a rival group that has been at odds with the Owada Group. Hojo, using his subordinate Iwabuchi (played by Yamaguchi Yoshiyuki), begins his strategy to take down the Ryujinkai...
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Plot Summary
Three teenage girls are abducted by a man with multiple personalities, known to suffer from 23 distinct identities. As they attempt to escape, they discover that one of his personalities is far more sinister than the others, leading them into a terrifying ordeal.
Critical Reception
Split was met with generally positive reviews from critics, who praised James McAvoy's performance and the film's suspenseful atmosphere. Audiences also responded well to the film's twist ending and its connection to Shyamalan's previous work.
What Reviewers Say
- Praises for James McAvoy's powerful and versatile performance.
- Commended for its effective suspense and tense atmosphere.
- Appreciated for its surprising twist and connection to the Unbreakable universe.
Google audience: Audience reviews highlight James McAvoy's captivating performance as the central draw, with many finding the film thrilling and engaging. Some viewers noted the film's intensity and surprising plot developments as strong points.
Fun Fact
The character of Kevin Wendell Crumb has 23 distinct personalities, and M. Night Shyamalan developed the script with this specific number in mind, even detailing each personality's characteristics.
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