Glass
Glass

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Glass

2016
Movie
71 min
English

"Glass" is a film about a young man, Atlas, and his continuous struggle with early-onset Alzheimer's. Seen through his eyes, his life is a puzzle he desperately tries to piece together. His condition deteriorates, loved ones are forgotten, and Atlas's broken mind persuades him to love a girl from his past that may or may not exist.

Insights

IMDb6.7/10
Rotten Tomatoes37%
Metacritic43/100
Google Users69%
Director: M. Night ShyamalanGenres: Thriller, Sci-Fi, Superhero, Mystery, Drama

Plot Summary

Following the events of Split, David Dunn pursues Kevin Wendell Crumb, a man with multiple personalities, in a series of escalating encounters. Dunn and Crumb are soon apprehended and taken to a psychiatric facility where they are treated by Dr. Ellie Staple, who specializes in 'uncommon' individuals. While there, they are forced to confront their unique abilities and the nature of their existence alongside Elijah Price, also known as Mr. Glass, who has his own agenda.

Critical Reception

Glass received mixed reviews from critics, with praise for the performances, particularly James McAvoy and Anya Taylor-Joy, and the film's ambition. However, many criticized its convoluted plot, pacing, and Shyamalan's characteristic twists, which some felt were less impactful than in his previous films. Audience reception was also divided.

What Reviewers Say

  • A bold but ultimately disappointing conclusion to the trilogy, weighed down by a convoluted narrative.

  • While the performances are strong, the film struggles to balance its ambitious themes with a coherent plot.

  • M. Night Shyamalan's signature twists feel more predictable and less effective in this installment.

Google audience: Google users generally found 'Glass' to be a mixed bag, with many appreciating the continuation of the story and the performances. However, a significant portion of viewers felt that the film was predictable, lacked the suspense of its predecessors, and didn't live up to the hype. Some praised the ambitious narrative, while others found it overly complicated and unsatisfying.

Fun Fact

M. Night Shyamalan intentionally made the film's aesthetic very clean and sterile, using predominantly white and grey tones to represent the sterile environment of the psychiatric hospital and to contrast with the more vibrant settings of 'Unbreakable' and 'Split'.

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