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Split
On the set of a film, Anna, a 30-year-old stuntwoman, falls in love with the star she's understudying. She thought she was happily married, but will she find the courage to step out of her heterosexuality and confront this overwhelming desire?
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Plot Summary
Kevin, a man with 23 distinct personalities, kidnaps three teenage girls. As they try to escape, they must figure out which of Kevin's personalities is in control and how to survive. One of his personalities, 'The Beast,' proves to be incredibly dangerous and has superhuman abilities.
Critical Reception
Split was met with generally positive reviews, with particular praise for James McAvoy's performance and M. Night Shyamalan's direction. The film was also a commercial success, grossing over $278 million worldwide.
What Reviewers Say
James McAvoy delivers a tour-de-force performance, masterfully portraying multiple personalities.
M. Night Shyamalan returns to form with a suspenseful and thrilling narrative.
The film successfully blends psychological horror with a compelling mystery.
Google audience: Audiences largely praised James McAvoy's incredible acting range and the film's suspenseful plot. Many found the movie to be a thrilling and surprising experience, with some noting the effective horror elements.
Awards & Accolades
Nominated for Saturn Award for Best Horror Film. James McAvoy was nominated for a Critics' Choice Movie Award for Best Actor.
Fun Fact
The film's twist ending reveals that it is set in the same universe as Shyamalan's 2000 film Unbreakable, with Bruce Willis making a cameo as David Dunn.
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