IMDb6.7/10
Rotten Tomatoes37%
Metacritic43/100
Google Users71%
Director: M. Night Shyamalan•Genres: Thriller, Sci-Fi, Drama, Mystery, Horror
Following the events of Split, David Dunn uses his supernatural abilities to track down Kevin Wendell Crumb and his multiple personalities, the Beast. Their climactic confrontation leads them to a psychiatric hospital specializing in treating individuals who believe they are superheroes. Within its walls, they meet Elijah Price, also known as Mr. Glass, who has his own agenda and knowledge that could change everything. The film explores themes of belief, identity, and the nature of extraordinary abilities.
Glass received mixed reviews from critics, with many praising the performances of James McAvoy and Samuel L. Jackson, as well as M. Night Shyamalan's ambition in concluding his Unbreakable trilogy. However, the plot was frequently criticized for being convoluted, the pacing inconsistent, and the ending divisive among audiences. Despite the mixed critical reception, it was a commercial success, performing well at the box office.
Praised for its ambitious narrative and strong performances, particularly from its lead actors.
Criticized for a convoluted plot, uneven pacing, and a less satisfying conclusion compared to its predecessors.
Divided audiences on the effectiveness of Shyamalan's thematic explorations and narrative choices.
Google audience: Google users generally found "Glass" to be an interesting and thought-provoking conclusion to the trilogy, with many appreciating the return of the characters and the exploration of their unique abilities. Some viewers felt the plot became overly complicated, while others were satisfied with the payoff and the film's more grounded take on superhero lore.
M. Night Shyamalan originally envisioned the Unbreakable trilogy as having only two films. The idea for 'Glass' as a direct sequel to both 'Unbreakable' and 'Split' came to him later, influencing the narrative structure and thematic convergence of the characters.
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