Glass

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.

I love these characters. I love the cast. I did not love the ending but... Eh, can't have everything. James McAvoy is so damn awesome with the multiple personalities his character has. And to me, this is one of Samuel L Jackson's best roles. Bruce Willis always delivers his bad ass persona in a way relateable by all who watch his films.

Wow! It was just...wow! M. Night Shyamalan finally made a worthwhile film, especially in a trilogy.