In the past, I have had mixed feeling when watching a M. Night Shyamalan film. This is due to the fact that his work quality is not always constant (between his films). However, with his latest film "Split" he has changed my mind and has made me into a fan.
Although, Split runs for about two hours, it will keep the viewer hooked into the story. The pace of the movie is always moving forward. In this horror/thriller film, James McAvoy plays a kidnapper named Kevin who is juggling within him over 20 unique personalities.
From an overly obsessive "neatfreak" Dennis to flamboyant British Patricia to playful, nine year old Hedwig, McAvoy is able to give each character life. McAvoy truly outdid himself in this film, it showcases McAvoys skills and precision as he makes great changes between characters, sometimes in the same breath.
Kevin is threatening no matter what personality is in control but for some reason you also begin to grow a liking to him. It could be because he is just so entertaining as he transitions between characters throughout the movie.
The movie starts with Kevin who is actually Dennis abducting 3 girls, which he then takes to his house. Over time both the viewers and the girls begin to see some of his personalities. Its not until Kevin (Dennis) goes to visit his psychologist, Dr. Flecher that we learn that he is not crazy and/or pretending to be other people but has a condition.
We begin to question if what will become of the girls, and if they will be able to escape.
If you have not yet seen this film I highly recommend that you do. Especially because I wont be including how the film ends. All I can say is that it was intense and that their might be a possibility for a squeal.
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