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Nastya, Sasha and Kristina are 16 years old. They study together at a school in a Belarusian town and live ordinary teenager lives, with the usual problems and dreams. Nastya wants a better life. Her dream is to study in Poland. Several times a week she goes to a private Polish language tutor. On these trips she is accompanied by her friend Sasha. The boy is constantly bullied by his schoolmates, who think he is gay. As for Kristina, she doesn’t plan on studying and is mostly interested in dating her new boyfriend. The school follows a severe law of rules and discipline that hasn’t changed much since Soviet times. The only person who stands out is a young English teacher. One day everything changes. A shocking event brings out fears, prejudice and hatred of those who are different.
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Plot Summary
In the aftermath of the events of Split, David Dunn uses his supernatural abilities to track down the Beast, a superhuman entity, along with the presence of Elijah Price, also known as Mr. Glass. As they are secretly held in a mental institution, the trio must confront their own demons and the extraordinary circumstances that bind them.
Critical Reception
Glass received mixed reviews from critics, with praise for the performances of James McAvoy and Anya Taylor-Joy, and the ambition of Shyamalan's shared universe. However, many critics found the plot convoluted and the conclusion disappointing, failing to live up to the potential of its predecessors.
What Reviewers Say
- Praised for its ambition in connecting the "Unbreakable" and "Split" universes.
- James McAvoy's performance as Kevin Wendell Crumb and his multiple personalities is a standout.
- Criticized for a convoluted plot and a disappointing resolution to established storylines.
Google audience: Audience reviews indicate appreciation for the continuation of the story and the performances, particularly James McAvoy. However, many viewers expressed disappointment with the plot's direction and the film's ending, feeling it didn't fully satisfy the build-up from the previous films.
Fun Fact
The film's climax features an extended action sequence where David Dunn fights The Beast, which was choreographed to be brutal and showcase the characters' enhanced abilities.
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