Senses
Senses

Movie spotlight

Senses

2019
Movie
6 min
French

One side is bright, colorful and completely soundless. The other side is full of sounds yet has only black and white. One morning, the line between both worlds becomes thinner and thinner. Our characters found themselves overwhelmed by new sensations which changes their daily lives for once and all.

Insights

IMDb6.6/10
Rotten Tomatoes37%
Metacritic43/100
Google Users66%
Director: M. Night ShyamalanGenres: Horror, Mystery, Thriller

Plot Summary

Following the events of Split, David Dunn seeks to capture The Beast, a superhuman individual who possesses multiple distinct personalities. As their paths converge, a mysterious figure emerges, holding secrets crucial to both men. The film explores themes of identity, trauma, and the nature of extraordinary abilities, culminating in a shocking revelation that ties together elements from Shyamalan's previous superhero films.

Critical Reception

Glass received a mixed reception from critics, with praise for McAvoy's performance and the ambitious scope of the shared universe, but criticism directed at the pacing, plot, and underdeveloped characters. Audience reception was similarly divided.

What Reviewers Say

  • While James McAvoy delivers a powerhouse performance, the film struggles with its convoluted plot and underdeveloped supporting characters.

  • A disappointing conclusion to the trilogy, failing to live up to the potential of its predecessors.

  • M. Night Shyamalan's signature twists are present but feel less impactful in this installment.

Google audience: Audiences were split on Glass, with many appreciating the continuation of the narrative and the performances, particularly James McAvoy. However, a significant portion found the plot to be confusing and the ending unsatisfying.

Fun Fact

Glass is the third and final film in a trilogy that began with Unbreakable (2000) and Split (2016), with the films being retroactively connected.

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