Split
Split

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Split

2018
Movie
81 min
English

In the vein of "The Office" or "Man Bites Dog". "Split's" mockumentary style sees a film crew follow two Hitmen throughout two days of their lives, as they go through a list of targets and a day to day routine. This is "The Office" meets "The Sopranos", this is S.P.L.I.T.

Insights

IMDb7.3/10
Rotten Tomatoes75%
Metacritic60/100
Google Users82%
Director: M. Night ShyamalanGenres: Thriller, Horror, Mystery, Sci-Fi

Plot Summary

Three teenage girls are abducted by a man with multiple personalities, each of whom claims a different identity. As they try to escape their captivity, they discover that one of his personalities is far more dangerous than the others, and that they may be part of a larger, disturbing experiment. The girls must find a way to survive and expose his secret before it's too late.

Critical Reception

Split was met with generally positive reviews from critics and audiences, with particular praise for James McAvoy's performance and M. Night Shyamalan's direction. It was also a commercial success, grossing over $278 million worldwide against a production budget of $9 million.

What Reviewers Say

  • James McAvoy delivers a tour-de-force performance, embodying multiple distinct personalities with chilling effectiveness.

  • M. Night Shyamalan returns to form with a suspenseful and unpredictable thriller that keeps audiences on the edge of their seats.

  • The film masterfully blends psychological horror with elements of science fiction, creating a unique and compelling narrative.

Google audience: Audience reviews highlight James McAvoy's phenomenal acting as the standout element of the film, with many praising his ability to portray such a wide range of characters convincingly. The suspenseful plot and Shyamalan's directing are also frequently commended, though some viewers found the film's darker themes unsettling.

Awards & Accolades

James McAvoy received a Critics' Choice Movie Award nomination for Best Actor.

Fun Fact

James McAvoy played 23 different personalities within the film, and he worked with a dialect coach to ensure each one had a distinct voice and mannerism.

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