Split

Hello Everyone,

Spoiler Alert!!!!!

     So in my last review I took you into a galaxy far away with Rogue One. But in this review I am going to take you into a world that is spooky and creepy, you might even say it's horrible. Sorry bad pun. But it got the point across as I am going to take you into the world of horror. This was one of those films that made me want to see since I first saw the trailer. I finally did see it in the theaters, it didn't disappoint. Now on to the review of Split!

     When I saw the trailer I didn't know that is was supposed to be connected to the movie "Unbreakable" staring Bruce Willis. I saw online that Bruce Willis had a cameo as his character from "Unbreakable." So when I actually saw the film I knew it was set in the same universe as "Unbreakable." But even though it has that connection, Split on it's own is a well done stand alone movie. It has different characters, different setting and a different premise that just makes it enjoyable to watch. I don't think Split really needed to be connected to "Unbreakable" and it didn't need the cameo, I still have to say that it did get me excited for a third film with Bruce Willis and James McAvoy against each other. That is if a third shall be made of course. But if a thirst doesn't get made Split is a good stand alone film with an awesome cameo.

     I think what really got me interested into seeing Split is James McAvoy as the main character/villain because it was a different role for him to play. And he really pulls it off and I think he should do more like Split more often, h really does them justice. Also even though he plays the antagonist and don't want him to win, you realize he also plays a character that deals with a disorder that real like people deal with in real life. James McAvoy play a guy that has multiple personalities which is actually the part of the movie that got criticize but for me it;s the part of the movie that I found the most interesting. Because since it's a real disorder the writing and the actor could be shown it in a disrespecting way (not meaning to although) but the filmmakers brought some light on this real issue without disrespecting the issue or the people that deal with it. The only non-realistic thing about it was the part that one of the personalities has super powers. Although we don't know everything about multiple personalities disorder so I guess it's possible but I seriously doubt it. While dealing with multiple personalities, Split also deals with rape which is another real issue that many people deal with. And how a person will feel after they've been rape. But I do love how the girl's tragic backstory was the thing that saved her life. And as messed up as that was it did get to the point of the film. And the way I view it is that sometimes damage people may be a little less messed up as non-damage people But I leave it up to you on what you think the point was. With dealing with real issues like multiple personalities and rape Split really is a dark film which is perfect for horror. 

     Split is a thrilling, spooky and just a little scary film that even for a person who doesn't like horror will enjoy. And even if you haven't seen "Unbreakable" it's not necessary to see Split. You will understand it just fine like I said it didn't need that connection it is just a fun movie. But you might want to watch "Unbreakable" after you see "Split."

                                               -Katiejayforever

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