Review of Glass (2019) by Easterfields — 19 Jan 2019

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I loved this film! I also hated it! I'll explain. I absolutely loved 98% of this movie. The first 98% of it. There are parts and scenes that are mesmerizing and just plain brilliant! In fact, it's only the last 10 minutes or so, that it lets us down. All acting efforts are done superbly well, especially James McAvoy. I mean...James McAvoy could be pound for pound one of the most talented actors in the business today. He's that fantastic in this film. He actually steals the show from two legendary actors in Bruce Willis and Samuel Jackson. There are just so many incredible moments here, but the reason why it doesn't hit a home run is really because the ending sees a "Kill them all and let God sort them out" approach. In fact, I'm going to go so far as to compare the last 10 minutes to that of The Last Jedi. It really comes down to poor writing leading to an unfulfilled character arch. When a character the fans (including myself) have devoted so much time and reverence to, ends up dying due to very lame reasons, it leaves a sour taste in the mouth. Bruce Willis is drowned in a pothole. In a literal pothole. James McAvoy gets shot by a sniper. And Mr.Glass is punched in the stomach. God I just can't believe how bad they fd up this ending. Everything was perfect. PERFECT! Ugh...