Close, Almost & Nearly Free

Following the events of Split, Kevin Wendell Crumb, a man with Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID), is on a downward spiral of transformation, with The Beast emerging as the dominant personality. As Kevin's 23rd personality, The Beast, grows stronger, his control over the other identities wanes. A shadowy organization that has existed since the comics' inception, dedicated to protecting the world from those with extraordinary abilities, steps out of the shadows when they learn of Kevin's unique condition.

Close, Almost & Nearly Free received mixed to positive reviews from critics, with many praising the performances, particularly from James McAvoy and Anya Taylor-Joy, and the film's ambition in expanding the shared universe. However, some critics found the plot convoluted and the connection to the previous film less impactful than anticipated.

• James McAvoy delivers a tour-de-force performance, seamlessly shifting between his numerous personalities.

• The film successfully expands the shared universe, though some narrative threads feel underdeveloped.

• While ambitious, the plot occasionally struggles to maintain momentum and coherence.

Google audience: Audiences largely appreciated the continuation of the story and the strong acting, particularly the psychological depth of the characters. Some viewers found the plot to be less engaging than its predecessor, while others enjoyed the unfolding mythology.

The film's ending features a post-credits scene that directly ties into M. Night Shyamalan's 2000 film Unbreakable, establishing a shared universe that had been hinted at since the release of Split.