Glass
Glass

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Glass

2019
Movie
5 min
English

Glass is a poetic short film about grief, memory, and the power of art to preserve connection. After the sudden death of her father, Mia finds herself alone with a room full of silence and unfulfilled promises. Among them is their shared dream: to play music together on water-filled glass bottles, an instrument her father once performed with and longed to pass on to her.

Insights

IMDb6.6/10
Rotten Tomatoes37%
Metacritic43/100
Google Users72%
Director: M. Night ShyamalanGenres: Thriller, Sci-Fi, Drama, Mystery, Superhero

Plot Summary

Following the events of Split, David Dunn uses his superhuman strength and indestructible physique to track down Kevin Wendell Crumb, a disturbed young man with multiple personalities and supernatural abilities. As the two men engage in a pitched battle, a shadowy organization led by Dr. Ellie Staple emerges, promising to uncover the truth behind their extraordinary powers. However, the trio soon discovers that Glass, the mastermind who brought them all together, has his own elaborate plans that threaten to reshape their world and the perception of superpowers.

Critical Reception

Glass received a mixed reception from critics, with praise for its ambitious narrative and performances, particularly James McAvoy's portrayal of Kevin Wendell Crumb's multiple personalities. However, many critics found the film's plot convoluted and its conclusion unsatisfying, failing to live up to the build-up from its predecessors. Audiences were similarly divided, with some appreciating the thematic depth and the culmination of Shyamalan's superhero trilogy, while others felt it was a disappointment.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its ambitious scope and James McAvoy's performance.

  • Criticized for a convoluted plot and an underwhelming conclusion.

  • Seen as a less compelling installment in the trilogy compared to its predecessors.

Google audience: Google users generally appreciated the film's attempt to connect its superhero universe and the acting, especially James McAvoy. However, many found the plot confusing and the ending disappointing, with some feeling it did not provide a satisfying conclusion to the series.

Fun Fact

M. Night Shyamalan originally envisioned 'Glass' as the final part of a trilogy, with 'Unbreakable' (2000) and 'Split' (2016) serving as the first two installments, a plan that was kept secret until the post-credits scene of 'Split'.

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