I Watch Films: Glass
It’s nice that M Night Shyamalan got to finish his superhero trilogy after eighteen years. It’s also nice that he managed to get the actors he did. Also nice is that he made three origin stories, since apparently the reason he made Unbreakable is that he thought the origin was the most interesting part of a superhero story.
I disagree; not that an origin story can’t be the most interesting but rather that it might not be. In which case why waste my time explaining in detail how we started when there’s a more interesting story? But enough of theory.
Or rather not, because Mr Glass has theories, and plans, and when he gets to speak (he’s locked in a room sedated for a lot of the film) he explains how this all works, how superhero comics work, and how he has planned for this. His twist is telegraphed a little.
I’d not seen Split so the Horde and the Beast were a mystery to me, but thanks to the psychologist I got caught up fairly quickly and painlessly. The middle section is fine, even if I don’t believe the psychologist when she tries to convince them there are no superpowers. It’s just not the ending we’re going to get. The final fight and the fall out from it aren’t as good as might be hoped but it does the job.
Watch This: For a slightly off-kilter, twisted superhero film.
Don’t Watch This: If you want straight forward villain punching, or if you don’t want any villain punching.
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