Glass
Glass

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Glass

2017
Movie
Adult · 18+
0
Japanese

Insights

IMDb6.7/10
Rotten Tomatoes37%
Metacritic43/100
Google Users70%
Director: M. Night ShyamalanGenres: Thriller, Sci-Fi, Drama, Mystery

Plot Summary

Following the events of Split, David Dunn pursues Kevin Wendell Crumb, also known as The Beast, in a series of escalating encounters. Dunn is soon captured and institutionalized alongside other patients with delusions of superpowers. Within the psychiatric facility, they are treated by Dr. Ellie Staple, who claims their abilities are all the result of imagination. However, as threats loom and the truth about their unique conditions is revealed, the trio must confront their own limitations and the forces seeking to suppress their extraordinary existence.

Critical Reception

Glass received mixed reviews from critics, with many praising the performances of James McAvoy and Anya Taylor-Joy, as well as M. Night Shyamalan's ambitious storytelling and return to form. However, some critics found the plot convoluted and the ending unsatisfying, dividing both critics and audiences.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praise for the performances of the lead actors, particularly James McAvoy.

  • Appreciation for Shyamalan's ambitious, interwoven narrative and thematic exploration.

  • Criticism for a convoluted plot and an underwhelming conclusion to the trilogy.

Google audience: Audience reviews highlight appreciation for the film's suspenseful atmosphere and the strong performances from the cast. However, many viewers expressed disappointment with the plot's complexity and felt the ending did not live up to the build-up of the preceding films.

Fun Fact

Bruce Willis's return as David Dunn required him to undergo extensive training to prepare for the physical demands of the role, despite his character's supernatural abilities.

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