Glass
Glass

Movie spotlight

Glass

2019
Movie
129 min
English

In a series of escalating encounters, former security guard David Dunn uses his supernatural abilities to track Kevin Wendell Crumb, a disturbed man who has twenty-four personalities. Meanwhile, the shadowy presence of Elijah Price emerges as an orchestrator who holds secrets critical to both men.

Insights

IMDb6.7/10
Rotten Tomatoes37%
Metacritic43/100
Google Users71%
Director: M. Night ShyamalanGenres: Thriller, Sci-Fi, Drama, Mystery, Horror

Plot Summary

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.

Critical Reception

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.

What Reviewers Say

  • 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.

Fun Fact

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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6 reviews
RalphRahal

RalphRahal

Glass (2019) is an interesting conclusion to M. Night Shyamalan’s unconventional superhero trilogy, but I’ll admit, it didn’t quite hit the same sweet spot as Unbreakable or Split. While it ties the threads of these worlds together, the mag...

Martha

Martha

I love these characters. I love the cast. I did not love the ending but... Eh, can't have everything. James McAvoy is so damn awesome with the multiple personalities his character has. And to me, this is one of Samuel L Jackson's best roles...

Peter89Spencer

Peter89Spencer

Wow! It was just...wow! M. Night Shyamalan finally made a worthwhile film, especially in a trilogy.

esam.mosbah

esam.mosbah

It's a very good movie

Manuel São Bento

Manuel São Bento

If you enjoy reading my Spoiler-Free reviews, please follow my blog :) You all know how anxious I was about this movie. I’m a huge fan of Shyamalan, and I know how hard it is to try to defend a director who made The Last Airbender. Every...

garethmb

garethmb

It is hard to believe it has been 19 years since “Unbreakable” arrived in cinemas as the film seemed to setup a sequel but it did not look like it would come to fruition. That all changed in 2016 when “Split” arrived and shocked audiences w...