5 reasons why you must watch Split5 reasons why you must watch SplitAdriana Floridia7/27/2017 12:37:00 Pm
The movie-going population has decided that M. Night Shyamalan is back in the good books.
The iconic director is known for his thrilling films with big plot twists. It goes back to 1999, when one of his early films, The Sixth Sense, had what many considered one of the biggest plot twists in cinematic history. Not only that, but the film was nominated for six Oscars, including Best Picture, Best Director and Best Original Screenplay. We rarely see that happen for mystery thrillers.
It led to quite the reputation for Shyamalan, who consistently delivered big twists in his next films, but couldn't quite live up to the success of The Sixth Sense, and ultimately became something of a joke.
Well the joke is over, because his latest film Split was a bona fide hit at the box office.
The movie-going population has decided that M. Night Shyamalan is back in the good books.
The iconic director is known for his thrilling films with big plot twists. It goes back to 1999, when one of his early films, The Sixth Sense, had what many considered one of the biggest plot twists in cinematic history. Not only that, but the film was nominated for six Oscars, including Best Picture, Best Director and Best Original Screenplay. We rarely see that happen for mystery thrillers.
It led to quite the reputation for Shyamalan, who consistently delivered big twists in his next films, but couldn't quite live up to the success of The Sixth Sense, and ultimately became something of a joke.
Well the joke is over, because his latest film Split was a bona fide hit at the box office.
- 7/27/2017
- by Adriana Floridia
- Cineplex
As a man with multiple personalities (23, to be exact), James McAvoy is enthralling to watch in in M. Night Shyamalan's Split, but just as intriguing is his psychiatrist, Dr. Karen Fletcher, played by the great Betty Buckley, who plays a nail-biting mental chess match with her multi-dimensional patient in some of the film's most fascinating scenes.
With Split now out on Blu-ray and DVD from Universal Pictures Home Entertainment, I had the great pleasure of speaking with Buckley (whom many may know as Abby Bradford from Eight is Enough) about working with Shyamalan on both Split and The Happening, playing Miss Collins in Brian De Palma's Carrie (1976) and Margaret White in the ’80s Broadway musical adaptation of Stephen King's seminal novel, her new album Story Songs, and more.
Thanks so much for taking the time to talk with me today and congratulations on Split. I loved the film,...
With Split now out on Blu-ray and DVD from Universal Pictures Home Entertainment, I had the great pleasure of speaking with Buckley (whom many may know as Abby Bradford from Eight is Enough) about working with Shyamalan on both Split and The Happening, playing Miss Collins in Brian De Palma's Carrie (1976) and Margaret White in the ’80s Broadway musical adaptation of Stephen King's seminal novel, her new album Story Songs, and more.
Thanks so much for taking the time to talk with me today and congratulations on Split. I loved the film,...
- 4/18/2017
- by Derek Anderson
- DailyDead
By Jose Solís
Nathaniel recently included Betty Buckley’s work in Split on a list of the best performances of the first quarter of 2017 and with reason, she’s compulsively watchable as the empathetic Dr. Karen Fletcher, who seems devoted to her patients. At least the one patient we see her with; the long suffering Kevin Wendell Crumb (James McAvoy) whose dissociative identity disorder has left him with almost two dozen personalities which threaten his existence and might lead him to violent behavior. In her scenes with McAvoy, Buckley displays a warmth that’s unlike anything in most modern horror films, her Dr. Fletcher becoming the film’s heroine and a timely reminder of how important it is to care for the wellbeing of those around us.
Of course this isn’t Buckley’s first foray into horror films, the fate of her character in Carrie remains among the most iconic in modern film history,...
Nathaniel recently included Betty Buckley’s work in Split on a list of the best performances of the first quarter of 2017 and with reason, she’s compulsively watchable as the empathetic Dr. Karen Fletcher, who seems devoted to her patients. At least the one patient we see her with; the long suffering Kevin Wendell Crumb (James McAvoy) whose dissociative identity disorder has left him with almost two dozen personalities which threaten his existence and might lead him to violent behavior. In her scenes with McAvoy, Buckley displays a warmth that’s unlike anything in most modern horror films, her Dr. Fletcher becoming the film’s heroine and a timely reminder of how important it is to care for the wellbeing of those around us.
Of course this isn’t Buckley’s first foray into horror films, the fate of her character in Carrie remains among the most iconic in modern film history,...
- 4/18/2017
- by Jose
- FilmExperience
5 reasons why you must watch Split5 reasons why you must watch SplitAdriana Floridia2/6/2017 10:46:00 Am
The movie-going population has decided that M. Night Shyamalan is back in the good books.
The iconic director is known for his thrilling films with big plot twists. It goes back to 1999, when one of his early films, The Sixth Sense, had what many considered one of the biggest plot twists in cinematic history. Not only that, but the film was nominated for six Oscars, including Best Picture, Best Director and Best Original Screenplay. We rarely see that happen for mystery thrillers.
It led to quite the reputation for Shyamalan, who consistently delivered big twists in his next films, but couldn't quite live up to the success of The Sixth Sense, and ultimately became something of a joke.
Well the joke is over, because his latest film Split has been leading the box office for three straight weeks.
The movie-going population has decided that M. Night Shyamalan is back in the good books.
The iconic director is known for his thrilling films with big plot twists. It goes back to 1999, when one of his early films, The Sixth Sense, had what many considered one of the biggest plot twists in cinematic history. Not only that, but the film was nominated for six Oscars, including Best Picture, Best Director and Best Original Screenplay. We rarely see that happen for mystery thrillers.
It led to quite the reputation for Shyamalan, who consistently delivered big twists in his next films, but couldn't quite live up to the success of The Sixth Sense, and ultimately became something of a joke.
Well the joke is over, because his latest film Split has been leading the box office for three straight weeks.
- 2/6/2017
- by Adriana Floridia
- Cineplex
MaryAnn’s quick take… Lurid and squicky, Split treads water and keeps too many secrets on a dull path to the revelation of its self-satisfied cleverness. I’m “biast” (pro): nothing
I’m “biast” (con): not a fan of Shyamalan of late
(what is this about? see my critic’s minifesto)
Three teenaged girls are kidnapped and held prisoner by a mentally ill man who suffers from dissociative identity disorder (Did); he has 23 distinct personalities. The potential problems inherent in such a scenario are obvious, particularly given how Hollywood typically approaches such issues… and Shyamalan is nowhere near the maverick he thinks he is. Split is just as squicky as you might expect. Girls are terrorized as a way to illustrate a man’s character and personality, even going so far as to cast him as a sort of victim. Mental illness is depicted as a cause of violent behavior,...
I’m “biast” (con): not a fan of Shyamalan of late
(what is this about? see my critic’s minifesto)
Three teenaged girls are kidnapped and held prisoner by a mentally ill man who suffers from dissociative identity disorder (Did); he has 23 distinct personalities. The potential problems inherent in such a scenario are obvious, particularly given how Hollywood typically approaches such issues… and Shyamalan is nowhere near the maverick he thinks he is. Split is just as squicky as you might expect. Girls are terrorized as a way to illustrate a man’s character and personality, even going so far as to cast him as a sort of victim. Mental illness is depicted as a cause of violent behavior,...
- 1/24/2017
- by MaryAnn Johanson
- www.flickfilosopher.com
From The Sixth Sense (1999) onward, writer-director M. Night Shyamalan has been popularly and critically typecast as the champion of “plot twists.” This label probably plays into the unusually intensive scrutiny undergone by his films. Specifically, the scrutiny likely stems from Shyamalan’s tendency to design narratives around the selective doling out of information, which lends itself to unusually plot-focused viewing. There is something to be said for the fact that a plot twist, on some level, deceives its viewers, leading them to believe something before abruptly unfurling that belief. Reviewing his latest film Split, I would like to mostly dispense with this emphasis on “twists.” By stressing one specific element of his storytelling process, one runs the risk of neglecting to address his commitment to storytelling itself. That is, it’s worth noting that Shyamalan sees cathartic possibilities (often profoundly affirming ones) embedded in the very notion of story. Take,...
- 1/22/2017
- MUBI
Like the varying voices who shape James McAvoy’s performance(s) in Split, my mind is filled with conflicting opinions about M. Night Shyamalan’s latest thriller. McAvoy’s numerous appearances make for a transfixing theatrical experience, while devotion to parbaked themes and collegiate merit make for a jumbled, messy commentary on trauma. Shyamalan plays towards empowering the victim, but loses control of sci-fi terror in doing so. Anya Taylor-Joy proves to be the new genre “It” girl, there’s strength in numbers and we certainly need to talk about Kevin (McAvoy’s true character) – so why the feelings of indifference?
Kevin Wendell Crumb (McAvoy) suffers from a severe case of multiple personalities, twenty-three of whom reside inside his singular body. It’s one of these inhabitants who decides to kidnap three teenage girls with ceremonial intent. Casey (Taylor-Joy), Claire (Haley Lu Richardson) and Marcia (Jessica Sula) are in the...
Kevin Wendell Crumb (McAvoy) suffers from a severe case of multiple personalities, twenty-three of whom reside inside his singular body. It’s one of these inhabitants who decides to kidnap three teenage girls with ceremonial intent. Casey (Taylor-Joy), Claire (Haley Lu Richardson) and Marcia (Jessica Sula) are in the...
- 1/18/2017
- by Matt Donato
- We Got This Covered
“I see dead people.”
It was the plot twist heard around the world when writer-director-producer M. Night Shyamalan’s The Sixth Sense hit theaters in 1999 and surprised everyone with one of the most shocking reveals in cinematic history. The film, starring Bruce Willis and newcomer Haley Joel Osment, earned six Academy Award nominations, including Best Picture, Best Director and Best Original Screenplay for Shyamalan. It was also a monster success at the box office, grossing over $672 million worldwide on a $40 million budget, and turned Shyamalan into a household name.
Born in India, raised in Pennsylvania and a graduate of New York University’s prestigious Tisch School of the Arts, Shyamalan followed the success of The Sixth Sense with even more twists and turns over the next two decades. 2000’s Unbreakable -- also starring Willis -- 2002’s Signs with Mel Gibson and Joaquin Phoenix and 2004’s The Village -- also with Phoenix -- saw the director reach new heights...
It was the plot twist heard around the world when writer-director-producer M. Night Shyamalan’s The Sixth Sense hit theaters in 1999 and surprised everyone with one of the most shocking reveals in cinematic history. The film, starring Bruce Willis and newcomer Haley Joel Osment, earned six Academy Award nominations, including Best Picture, Best Director and Best Original Screenplay for Shyamalan. It was also a monster success at the box office, grossing over $672 million worldwide on a $40 million budget, and turned Shyamalan into a household name.
Born in India, raised in Pennsylvania and a graduate of New York University’s prestigious Tisch School of the Arts, Shyamalan followed the success of The Sixth Sense with even more twists and turns over the next two decades. 2000’s Unbreakable -- also starring Willis -- 2002’s Signs with Mel Gibson and Joaquin Phoenix and 2004’s The Village -- also with Phoenix -- saw the director reach new heights...
- 1/18/2017
- Entertainment Tonight
James McAvoy adopts a variety of personas in Split, a thriller best watched for Anya Taylor-Joy's hypnotic performance, Ryan writes...
After 2015‘s The Visit, writer-director-producer M Night Shyamalan again teams with indie studio Blumhouse to make another lean genre piece, albeit rather less sinewy than that twisty, blackly comic found-footage flick. In Split, James McAvoy wears a variety outfits as Kevin a sufferer of dissociative personality disorder whose 23 other personalities all vie for their time “in the light”, to borrow a phrase from his psychiatrist, Dr Karen Fletcher (Betty Buckley).
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We don’t get to see every one of the fractured people tucked away in Kevin’s mind, but the ones we do meet include overbearing mother figure, Patricia; Hedwig, a nine-year-old kid who likes hip-hop; and Dennis, a chap who leers through huge spectacles like his namesake, Dennis Nilsen.
After 2015‘s The Visit, writer-director-producer M Night Shyamalan again teams with indie studio Blumhouse to make another lean genre piece, albeit rather less sinewy than that twisty, blackly comic found-footage flick. In Split, James McAvoy wears a variety outfits as Kevin a sufferer of dissociative personality disorder whose 23 other personalities all vie for their time “in the light”, to borrow a phrase from his psychiatrist, Dr Karen Fletcher (Betty Buckley).
See related Power Rangers, boob armour, and impractical costumes
We don’t get to see every one of the fractured people tucked away in Kevin’s mind, but the ones we do meet include overbearing mother figure, Patricia; Hedwig, a nine-year-old kid who likes hip-hop; and Dennis, a chap who leers through huge spectacles like his namesake, Dennis Nilsen.
- 1/17/2017
- Den of Geek
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