Glass

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Glass

PG-13

Released Jan 18, 2019

2h 9m

Mystery & Thriller

Drama

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David Dunn tries to stay one step ahead of the law while delivering vigilante justice on the streets of Philadelphia. His special talents soon put him on a collision course with the Beast -- the psychotic madman who has superhuman strength and 23 distinct personalities. Their epic showdown leads them to an encounter with the mysterious Elijah Price, the criminal mastermind who holds critical secrets for both men.

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Glass displays a few glimmers of M. Night Shyamalan at his twisty world-building best, but ultimately disappoints as the conclusion to the writer-director's long-gestating trilogy.

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Ben Sachs

Chicago Reader

This may not be M. Night Shyamalan's worst movie, though it's surely his most disappointing.

Feb 19, 2020

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Jonathan Romney

Film Comment Magazine

You have to admire the nerve of Shyamalan for attempting something like this-and indeed, for choosing Glass as the title for a film so unashamedly non-transparent.

Mar 21, 2019

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Perri Nemiroff

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With a movie jumping from character to character so often, it just didn't have flow or pacing or tone.

Rated: 2/5

Feb 8, 2019

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Justin Kim

Loud and Clear Reviews

might find its monologues about comic books pretentious. However, I believe it comes from a genuine love of comics from Shyamalan. [...] Some may dislike it for its overflowing uniqueness, but I ended up quite captivated with it.

Nov 16, 2024

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JD Duran

InSession Film

Glass unfortunately gets bogged down in overtly precise plot mechanics and not trusting the audience to keep up that it falters in the narrative progression and thematic clarity...

Rated: B-

Aug 7, 2024

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Calum Cooper

Source (Scotland)

The problem with Glass is that the storyline is too hollow to support such ideas. It’s obvious that Shyamalan has thought a lot about theme, but in attempting to dissect it, he leaves the story and characters behind.

Rated: 2/5

Jul 14, 2024

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Norma M

very interesting. I loved it!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

08/06/23

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Kyle

Bruce Willis is solid. As always. The rest of the cast is great. Some odd shifts in tone but overall enjoyable.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

05/27/22

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Aaron

i fell in love with this series and the ending was more than i could ever ask for. mcavoy is a beast in every role he takles but in this one for real. sam jackson is so good as glass its chilling. even bruce stays true to a character that he hasnt played in forever. epic cast and great movie.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

11/18/21

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Malik G

Loved it and the characters. Great way to bring unbreakable, split, and now glass to a satisfying conclusion

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

11/08/21

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Ralph R

Glass (2019) is an interesting conclusion to M. Night Shyamalan's unconventional superhero trilogy, but I'll admit, it didn't quite hit the same sweet spot as Unbreakable or Split. While it ties the threads of these worlds together, the magic felt a little dimmer this time around. That said, there are some genuinely impressive moments that make it worth the watch. James McAvoy is the real MVP here. Once again, his performance as Kevin Wendell Crumb (and his many personalities) is mind-blowing. You can tell he's putting his all into each character shift, especially when The Beast takes over. And Anya Taylor-Joy? She brought a depth and warmth to Casey Cooke that made her scenes stand out. Honestly, I was always drawn in when she was on screen. She gave the movie a kind of emotional grounding that it really needed. The story tries to pull off something bold by questioning the idea of superheroes altogether, with Sarah Paulson's Dr. Ellie Staple pushing the idea of whether their abilities are real or not. It's a neat concept, but the execution felt a little clunky. The pacing dragged in parts, and some of the twists didn't pack the punch I hoped for. After Split, where Shyamalan kept me on the edge of my seat, I expected a bit more intensity and polish. Cinematically, though, it's still solid. Shyamalan has an eye for atmosphere, and the way he uses confined spaces to create tension is clever. The score worked well too, understated but effective. Glass might not be a masterpiece, but it still delivers enough to be part of the conversation. Plus, seeing these characters together is reason enough to give it a shot.

Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars

12/28/24

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Ethan L

Weird trilogy, completely unexpected conclusion, bewildered.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

12/08/24

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Synopsis

David Dunn tries to stay one step ahead of the law while delivering vigilante justice on the streets of Philadelphia. His special talents soon put him on a collision course with the Beast -- the psychotic madman who has superhuman strength and 23 distinct personalities. Their epic showdown leads them to an encounter with the mysterious Elijah Price, the criminal mastermind who holds critical secrets for both men.

Director: M. Night Shyamalan
Producer: Jason Blum, M. Night Shyamalan, Ashwin Rajan, Marc Bienstock
Screenwriter: M. Night Shyamalan
Distributor: Universal Pictures
Production Co: Blinding Edge Pictures, Blumhouse Productions
Rating: PG-13 (Some Bloody Images|Language|Thematic Elements|Violence)
Genre: Mystery & Thriller, Drama
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Jan 18, 2019, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Apr 2, 2019
Box Office (Gross USA): $111.0M
Runtime: 2h 9m
Sound Mix: Dolby Atmos, Dolby Digital
Aspect Ratio: Scope (2.35:1)

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