Glass

Name: Glass
Genre: Action, Sci-Fi, Drama, Mystery, Thriller
Released: January 18, 2019
Duration: 129 min
Rating: 43
Cast: Adam David Thompson, Anya Taylor-Joy, Bruce Willis, Charlayne Woodard, Charles W Harris III

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Universal Pictures | Release Date: January 18, 2019 | PG-13

Starring: Adam David Thompson, Anya Taylor-Joy, Bruce Willis, Charlayne Woodard, Charles W Harris III, Colin Campbell, Diana Silvers, James McAvoy, Jane Park Smith, Kimberly S. Fairbanks, Kyli Zion, Lory Molino, Luke Kirby, M. Night Shyamalan, Marisa Brown, Michelle Santiago, Nina Wisner, Raul I Torres, Rob Yang, Samuel L. Jackson, Sarah Paulson, Serge Didenko, Shayna Ryan, Spencer Treat Clark, Ursula Triplett

Summary: Following the conclusion of Split, Glass finds David Dunn (Bruce Willis) pursuing Kevin Wendell Crumb’s (James McAvoy) superhuman figure of The Beast in a series of escalating encounters, while the shadowy presence of Elijah Price (Samuel L. Jackson) emerges as an orchestrator who holds secrets critical to both men.

Director: M. Night Shyamalan

Genre(s): Action, Sci-Fi, Drama, Mystery, Thriller, Horror

Rating: PG-13

Runtime: 129 min

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David Sims

Jan 10, 2019

It’s a film that sometimes plays more as a rambling TED Talk than as a straightforward thriller. But, in this case, I admired Shyamalan’s overreach, even as the auteur laid meta-textual twist atop twist in the movie’s giddily loopy ending. Read full review

Richard Roeper

Jan 17, 2019

Shyamalan being Shyamalan, Glass does have a distinctive look and some pretty cool moments, and a half-decent twist or two. Mostly, though, it’s an underwhelming, half-baked, slightly sour and even off-putting finale. Read full review

Chris Gore

Jan 10, 2019

Glass is not a perfect movie, but it is a consistently entertaining one. Read full review

Brian Truitt

Jan 16, 2019

A befuddling mélange of superpowered showdowns, psychological gaslighting and self-important comic meanderings, it's a finale that doesn’t know what it wants to be. Read full review

IndieWire David Ehrlich

Jan 9, 2019

The trouble with Glass isn’t that its creator sees his own reflection at every turn, or that he goes so far out of his way to contort the film into a clear parable for the many stages of his turbulent career; the trouble with Glass is that its mildly intriguing meta-textual narrative is so much richer and more compelling than the asinine story that Shyamalan tells on its surface. Read full review

David Edelstein

Jan 15, 2019

If Shyamalan is an original, his originality is in draining the life out of pop archetypes, twerpily annotating them, and presenting it all as a gift from on high. Read full review

Mick LaSalle

Jan 16, 2019

Unoriginal, except in the ways that it’s bad. Read full review

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NotADumbCritic

Jan 18, 2019

Critics are complete idiots more often than they believe they aren't and this movie is no exception. If you enjoyed Unbreakable and Split then this movie will certainly not disappoint as the plot is just what it needs to be. Without giving anything away, this isn't a standard 'let me justCritics are complete idiots more often than they believe they aren't and this movie is no exception. If you enjoyed Unbreakable and Split then this movie will certainly not disappoint as the plot is just what it needs to be. Without giving anything away, this isn't a standard 'let me just blow things up and fight aliens' movie as it is far more grounded than that. What this movie is in fact representative of is the complicated struggle between what is the 'good' and what is the 'evil' as well as what is the 'crazy' and what isn't the 'insane'. What you should expect from this movie is a riveting balance of suspense, drama, various plot twist that are actually really good, more action scenes than Unbreakable or Split, and an incredibly well-casted cast of talent. I made an account just to review this film because the critics completely missed the cinematic mark on this one, well the ones that rated it anywhere in the yellow or red - they can go kick big rocks.… Expand

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Grus

Jan 27, 2019

Very interesting plot and actors play. Poor locations and effects. Good third movie in trilogy.

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Dlamas

Jan 19, 2019

Okey critics, lets going to talk: you don´t have a f***ing idea of critising movies. The score of Glass is absurd compared with the deep story created by Mr. Shyamalan in this marvelous triology. I have to reconize that my hopes were high before entering to the movie threatre, but it wasOkey critics, lets going to talk: you don´t have a f***ing idea of critising movies. The score of Glass is absurd compared with the deep story created by Mr. Shyamalan in this marvelous triology. I have to reconize that my hopes were high before entering to the movie threatre, but it was better than I expected. Brilliant, intelligent and unexpected twists, interesting process of creation of this three heroes and villans, its connection and sociality. I didn´t expected than a singular but curious movie like "UNBREAKABLE" could make a great game for the spectators and making chills to the comic lovers, who were gratified with ties and nods combined with one of the best heroes triology I have never seen. Okay, maybe its not much mysterious or thrilling than "Split" or having a slow but marked rhythm like "Unbreakable", but that`s argued and defended thanks to a sensational conclusion, which shows the love and interest of the director for this world of incredible powers and for his original characters. Thanks Mr. Shyamalan, you are my new hero now in my collection of movies (and comics ;D). Glass deserves between 7 and 9, not 4. (a****les)

Okey criticos, vamos a hablar seriamente: no tenéis ni p**a idea de criticar películas. La calificación de Glass es absurda comparada con la historia profunda que ha creado el señor Shyamalan en su maravillosa triología. Tengo que reconocer que ya iba con grandes expectativas antes de entrar a la sala de cine, pero ha llegado a ser incluso mejor de lo que me esperaba. Brillantes, inteligentes e inesperados giros de guión, interesante proceso de creación de estos tres heroes y villanos, su conexión y sociabilidad. No llegué a imaginar que una película como "El Protegido" daría lugar a un gran juego para los espectadores y haciendo gritar en las butacas a los amantes de los cómics, que fueron muy bien homenajeados con guiños y lazos combinados con la que posiblemente sea una de las mejores triologías de héroes que he visto en mi vida. Vale, puede que no sea tan misteriosa o aterradora como "Múltiple" o no tenga un lento pero marcado ritmo como "El Protegido", pero esto se defiende y argumenta gracias a su conclusión sensacional, que nos muestra el amor e interés del director a este mundo de poderes increíbles y, como no, a sus personajes originales. Mil gracias Sr. Shyamalan, usted es mi nuevo héroe de mi colección de películas (y comics ;D). Glass merece una nota entre 7 y 9, no un 4 (ca****os)… Expand

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LORDtroldemort1

Jun 22, 2019

Even though its not quite the spectacular finale people were hoping for, Glass still delivers an entertaining and quite satisfying end to the, unbreakable trilogy.

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GLADIADOR

Jun 3, 2019

Esse filme é ok, mais poderia ter sido melhor, a ação não empolgar nenhum pouco e é bem lento e arrastado, mais o final surpreende de certa forma

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Rebecca31

Jan 25, 2019

Just take a moment to think about the fact that M. Night Shyamalan set up a more successful film Universe than the dead on arrival Dark Universe. I'm sure none of you actually wrote to M. Night requesting a sequel to Split/Unbreakable but if films aren't part of some franchise anymore willJust take a moment to think about the fact that M. Night Shyamalan set up a more successful film Universe than the dead on arrival Dark Universe. I'm sure none of you actually wrote to M. Night requesting a sequel to Split/Unbreakable but if films aren't part of some franchise anymore will anyone even bother seeing them? So here we are anyway. The third film in the M. Night Universe, well that is until he decides The Sixth Sense fits into this mess somehow. M. Night is no fool, most of his films (not you Lady in the Water) make a huge amount of money no matter what you think of them. In today's climate superhero movies and horrors are nearly always a sure thing when it comes to financial success so why not combine the genres and see what you get, so we've gotten Glass. A film somewhere in the area of better than The Happening but not as good as Split. But what does it matter what I think of it, or what anyone thinks of it? Glass has only been in cinemas a week and it has already made five times its production budget and you just know this isn't the last we've seen of the M. Night Cinematic Universe. For those of you who do want to know what I thought of it, please continue to read because in case you couldn't tell I didn't like it.

David Dunn (Bruce Willis) is back from Unbreakable and has adopted his vigilante persona as "The Overseer" a raincoat wearing stalkery superhero who beats up bad guys. He turns his attention to Kevin Wendell Crumb (James McAvoy) who is still at large and currently mutilating girls around the town. We also have the return of Elijah Price (Samuel L. Jackson) cause reasons. Meanwhile Doctor Sarah Paulson apparently specialises in this area of mental illness because why not, sure it's the M. Night Universe and anything is possible. Look closely and you might even see a little cameo from M. Night himself. I don't mind a directors cameo but seriously don't give yourself lines you're not an actor. Leave that to the actual actors. Although the only one doing any real acting in this is McAvoy. He's outdone himself yet again and if you thought Split was impressive then watch him transform into all twenty-four personalities before your eyes. Willis on the other hand doesn't look like he cares at all about this film, it's a look of "give me my damn pay cheque and get on with it." I'm beginning to wonder if we just took him out of the film altogether would it even make a difference. Glass will force you to question the possibility of real life superheroes or is it all just happening in their heads, either way don't worry because the movie will stop and explain everything to you every few minutes, and I do mean every few minutes. Split was guilty of this unnecessary plotsplaining only it's somehow worse in Glass. The story felt like it was trying to be more impressive than it was, and although it did try to bring the superhero genre in a new direction I found myself getting repeatedly bored and the only thing that was keeping my attention was McAvoy's performance. As with Split, he is carrying the film and he is honestly the only reason you should give Glass the time of day. Not recommended unless you really have nothing better to do with your time.… Expand

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Broyax

Jan 15, 2021

Voici l’espèce de conclusion, du moins on l’espère de la trilogie des pseudo-super-héros à tendance dépressive, en l’occurrence les psycho-névropathes de pacotille sans les capes et super-collants habituels… comme dans les deux précédents films de Shyamalan qui signe décidément avec uneVoici l’espèce de conclusion, du moins on l’espère de la trilogie des pseudo-super-héros à tendance dépressive, en l’occurrence les psycho-névropathes de pacotille sans les capes et super-collants habituels… comme dans les deux précédents films de Shyamalan qui signe décidément avec une constance consternante plusieurs daubes d’affilée : un combo de daubes ! Shyamalan est donc le super-héros de la daube en série !

Comme de coutume, les comédiens cabotinent et/ou prennent la pose (et des pauses) dans ce film à dormir debout du début à la fin : tout y est en effet d’une lenteur pathétique et d’un ennui particulièrement affligeant. L’espèce de scénario est un puissant narcoleptique et la mise en scène est digne d’un hébéphrène atteint du dernier degré d’hébétude. Il lui faudrait 10 bonnes séances d’électro-chocs à la suite pour le réveiller !

Il se passe que dalle donc et les dialogues sont d’une rare stupidité et de surcroît d’une étonnante prétention à moins que ce ne soit un mélange de psychologie de comptoir à un demi-dollar avec de la prétentieuse prétention d’un peigne-cul qui pète plus haut que son cul. Et comme déjà mentionné, tout le monde est si mauvais là-dedans qu’on se croirait dans un téléfilm de troisième zone !

En bref et en diagonale, tout est si foireux et merdique qu’une seule destination s’impose pour ce Glass : la poubelle blanche, direction le recyclage immédiat !… Expand

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