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"Glass", an M Night Shyamalan (sp) sequel. A good one.

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This is a follow up to MNS's first from about a decade ago, "Unbreakable, and has two returning characters -- Bruce Willis as "Unbreakable, and Sam Jackson as "Glass". These story lines seem to be MNS's spin on comic book heroes; more of a parody of them. The psychology of it all is a bit thick, at least for me, but I think anyone can discern enough to make it work. These two characters are representatives of good and bad, with neither portrayed as "right", but both (and the world) needing each other.
The story line is decent enough, but the gem of this flick is a third character, James MacElvoy, portraying a multi-personalitied, homicidal, raving nut case. He carries it brilliantly, with many various players popping in and out of his head with instant change. Each one with its own vivid quirks. Its just stunning to watch him do this; great acting.
See this one for MacElvoy's performance(s). Well worth it.

Edits: 05/19/19

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I was pleased that Jackson . . . - Billy Wonka 10:35:59 05/20/19 (0)
didn't act too much like Jackson through this one. I still found it a bit weak and see McAvoy is the highlight. Those Britanics really are good.
Did you see Split? Pretty decent for a M Night Shyamalan film. Mostly I find his films... - musetap 10:10:38 05/20/19 (1)
over rated.

I blame him for that; he's an OK film maker but he's a shitty writer.

"Once this was all Black Plasma and Imagination" -Michael McClure
- No, wasn't aware of it, but that explains a couple of holes in this film. nt - free.ranger 15:01:32 05/20/19 (0)
Not sure which sequel I liked better... - David S. 08:05:59 05/20/19 (1)
I saw "Unbreakable" 2nd, though it was the first of the three.

I saw "Split" first, and thought it was fantastic.

Just saw "Glass" a month or so ago.

All of them are quite watchable, but I think "Unbreakable" is the weakest of the three.
- Interesting, ....I have a different take on it. - Raiderman 18:16:09 05/23/19 (0)
  I saw unbreakable first, and thought it was the best, (a near great film, IMHO).
  (Loved the twist at the end - typical early M. Night film.)
  
  Followed by Split, which I thought was 2nd best, (and a very, good film).
  
  Followed by Glass, which I thought was 3rd best, and a good film.
  
  I liked them all, some more than others.
  I did think that James McAvoy's performance in Split was pretty amazing.

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