Shining Will Fall Down
Shining Will Fall Down

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Shining Will Fall Down

2018
Movie
102 min
Russian

The last concert of "Grazhdanskaya Oborona", held on February 9, 2008 in Yekaterinburg.

Insights

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

Plot Summary

Years after the events of Split, David Dunn is hunting the superhuman Kevin Wendell Crumb, known as The Beast, in a series of escalating encounters. However, Dunn soon finds himself held in a psychiatric hospital, along with Crumb and Elijah Price, a mysterious figure who is revealed to be the mastermind behind the dangerous events, manipulating both men to fulfill a twisted prophecy.

Critical Reception

Glass received a mixed to positive reception from critics, who praised the performances of the cast, particularly James McAvoy and Anya Taylor-Joy, and the film's ambition in concluding the trilogy. However, some critics found the plot convoluted and the pacing uneven, with a less satisfying conclusion than its predecessors.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praises for the compelling performances, especially James McAvoy's portrayal of multiple personalities.

  • Criticism for a convoluted plot that doesn't fully satisfy the epic conclusion promised.

  • Mixed feelings on the film's handling of its supernatural elements and the final confrontation.

Google audience: Google users generally appreciated the film's ambition and the continuation of the story, with many praising the acting. However, some expressed disappointment with the ending and the overall direction of the plot, finding it less engaging than previous installments.

Fun Fact

The film's climactic battle sequence was shot over several days, with considerable effort to make the supernatural abilities seem as grounded and realistic as possible within the film's universe.

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