Review of Split (2017) by Rebecca31 — 20 Jan 2017

Starring James McAvoy as the terrifying Kevin with “23 distinct personalities” now I don’t know where M. Night Shyamalan learned to count but 23 personalities turns out to be about 9 personalities rotated on a loop. Don’t get me wrong, I don’t mind that it’s only 9 sure that’s a lot for one person but don’t advertise 23 with a possible 24th, that’s false advertising and I don’t appreciate it. So one of McAvoy’s personalities abducts three girls and they’re determined to escape with the hope of using some of the “many” personalities to help them. Oh don’t worry if you find yourself confused because you’ll get a nice little explanation every 20 minutes as to exactly what is happening.

Let’s face the hard truth that Shyamalan is not a good film maker but rather one who distracts us with shocking twists and good actors (for the most part). And wow is McAvoy spectacular in this, the 6/10 is for his performance alone as he carries the entire movie. Recommended because despite its flaws I was entertained.