McAvoy killed that part.... Oscar performance... etcetera.

People are saying he deserved an oscar, i doubt the academy is willing to give a man 24 oscars at once.

Split is a mega hit movie. Collected $ 150 million for a $9 million budget. Night Shyamalan is BACK baby !

Another thing you didn't mention as far as The Unbreakable tie-in goes is the fact McAvoy's character's father died on the train that Bruce Willis survived. That's why Kevin laid down the bouquet of flowers at the train station. So not only did Mr. Glass create a Super Hero (Bruce Willis). But he also created a Villain (James McAvoy). The death of Kevin's mother caused him to go off the deep end.

LMFAOOO M. Night. Shyamalan made a better super hero than DC and a better villain than Marvel.

Shyamalan Cinematic Universe

This movie was good, and etc

So that's it huh, we're some kind of Split?

Just watched Split tonight, and oh man was it a freaking great supervillain movie! I can't believe I just watched an origin story that is connected to a classic superhero movie way back in the 2000s, the ending just totally blew my mind and made me said "Holy Shit" over and over again. There's possibility that Shyamalan gonna rival the MCU and DCU with his own cinematic universe, aka SCU, lol.

Hedwig is legit the best child actor working in Hollywood

Who noticed the Kanye shout out? I don't think it is a coincidence. In Kanyes first hit song (as a rapper) in 2003 "through the wire" he has a verse "unbreakable, what you thought, they'd call me Mr.Glass" and that was M. Nights way of returning the favor 14 years later.

Yes! The great thing about the plot twist in Split is that its layered. The first one hits you when he starts becoming the beast. The twist there is that his fractured personality created a real manifestation of his madness. The second twist occurs at the very end with the Bruce Willis cameo. It's all taken place in the Unbreakable universe, and the entire movie was an origin story for a super villain. And the third twist, at least for me, was on the car ride home. I realized that "Horde" is the perfect foil to Bruce Willis's character, David Dunn. He believes that the broken people in life are the pure ones. They see things differently because they've had difficulty in their lives. That is, after all, why he lets Casey go. He sees that she's been broken. Well, I would venture to guess Horde is not going to take to kindly to a person who is impervious to damage. The entire film sets him up to be diametrically opposed to Dunn. Brilliant. M Night has redeemed himself in my book. I'm on board.

I just got out of Split and I haven't seen Unbreakable yet... I'm ashamed.

Could the flowers that Mcavoy laid at the train station before turning into the beast could represent his parents die in the train crash that Dunn survivors! Therefore Mr Glass made a superhero and villain at the same time

i loved the 24 toothbrushes

When I heard Bruce Willis say "Mr Glass" I yelled "Oh shit"

M. Night Shamalyan has been redeemed as a Director.

When I saw Bruce Willis at the end, I freaked! I jumped off the couch and started slapping the ground with my hands yelling "yaasssss!"......My boyfriend at the time said "you are the weirdest girl I've ever dated, this movie is dumb" I knew in that moment we weren't meant to be lol

I will never watch The Lion The Witch and The Wardrobe the same way again.

I just watched it. What a movie. Totally stumped by it. It is a keeper. As soon as the music started I knew whats happening. Also, it is not a twist. It is just a reveal with willis cameo.

Thith wath a good movie, ekthetera

And 'the beast' hates impure people who have never been hurt, David Dunn has never been hurt, epic showdown ahead!

Oscar Isaac Dance Scene in Ex Machina or James McAvoy Dance Scene in Split

Chris, you missed the point of the 'girl in the car' scene at the end. Notice how the following shot lingers on the lion statue? her ordeal with Kevin, gives her the courage to finally face her Uncle and 'deal' with him. Lion=courage. Get it?

So Chris, Did you forget to mention the time that you _split_ my neck?

James McAvoy was simply amazing and deserves an OSCAR for this performance. M. Night Shyamalan is once again at the top of his game when frankly I thought little of his last few movies. The ending was mind blowing and ended with my favorite character from all of his movies. This movie is a must SEE!!!!!!!

What's so bad about the beast? I mean, he was climbing on walls, busting bars and tearing flesh, sounds like a better villain than I've seen from any superhero movie

Should I see unbreakable before this?

In my theater, nobody got the ending...

Usually, it's Sam Jackson who does the recruiting at the end of every movie...but Bruce Willis will do.

The problem with the ending of SPLIT is that it assumes you've seen UNBREAKABLE. I went to see SPLIT with a group of four friends and every one of us said "huh?" at the end. Shyamalan made a mistake by including a twist that only makes sense to M Night fans.

I love a good comeback. Ben Affleck Mel Gibson Shyamalan.

Lol I was literally the only one in the theatre that has seen unbreakable, so when the unbreakable score came on and we saw Bruce Willis I freaked the actual fuck out and everybody else was like wtf is this I don't understand any of it

I FUCKING LOVE IT! SEQUEL! SEQUELS! ALL OF THEM! FUCK YES! M. NIGHT IS BACK BITCHES! I'm sorry, but no one else around me realizes how awesome this is! I have to get this out somehow!

Chris, I think Shyamalan is borrowing from eastern philosophy/spirituality. IE all the ancient stories about men that trained their minds/bodies to the point of being superhuman, Journey to the West(dragonball's roots), Bodidharma(the creator of the first fighting system, martial art), etcetera. Even contemporary Bhuddist monks study for decades to change their physiology through meditation. It is(in my opinion) a fun, interesting and rewarding topic to research. I hope you got something form my ramblings, whomever may read this!

There is a brief appearance by Kevin as a child with his Mother in Unbreakable at the 53:52 minute mark...Check it out everybody...

I am so happy I avoided any potential spoilers before I saw this movie. I went as far as to not watch any videos from the normal people I follow who posted non-spoiler reviews. It's the first time I've done that and it completely paid off.

I'm kind of disappointed with this spoiler review, because it mainly focuses on the twist, which is fine, but I would have wanted a longer video that delve more into the actual movie itself, rather than gushing over the amazing twist. I would have wanted to hear more about Casey and just how the movie plays out from Chris's perspective. please make an analysis video, I'm interested in learning more about this film than what I already learn, I just can't really do that with this video. I'm trying not to sound mad, I'm not, but I just see this review as a mischance to talk about the film in better depth. Alas, I loved this movie, and I can't wait for what M. Night has in store for us in the future.

I saw the movie yesterday in an empty theater. Best movie going experience ever. I was the only one there, Split was a fantastic movie.

People keep using the word "twist" for this movie. There was no twist. The Beast showing up wasn't a twist. They told us it would come ever since he was first mentioned. Not a twist. The end scene with Bruce Willis---not a twist. A clever reveal, perhaps, but not a twist. The ending of The Sixth Sense was a twist, sure. And ever since then everyone makes a big deal about the Shyamalan twists, like it's his "thing" and so you look for a twist. Anyway, not a big deal. Just kinda got on my nerves how Chris kept calling everything a twist. Bleh.

I'd give it in an A-. I really hope he carries on the Split/Unbreakable franchise

When the best was pulling the bars apart I was like “holy shit 😮”

hmm, I just got out of Split and every person was confused by the ending..I heard a guy say "oh, Bruce Willis is in the 6th sense, but I haven't seen that."...this reveal will be wasted on so many people.

I watched this film last night in a small theater filled with teenagers (26 years old myself), and I was so nervous they would ruin it. But as soon as it started, and one shout out joke was thoroughly ignored, the audience was totally engrossed in the story. I'm so PUMPED for any future films in this universe. I loved this movie, and all the tense parts made me smile with excitement! (I guess my response to tension is to get hyper, I dunno, haha).

when the unbreakable score came on at the end my first reaction was "That's lazy, why is he recycling the score from his previous movie?". I was wrong. it wasn't lazy, it was great.

So if David Dunn touches "The horde" whose actions will he see? The person itself or that particular personality's actions?

the movie was genius i have been gagging for an unbreakable sequel for 17 years.

When I saw it opening night in theaters and David Dunn was revealed at the end, half of the theater (including my girlfriend at the time) said, "What?", and the other half, including me, screamed "WHAT!" So excited for Glass.

Remember how Jouquin Phoenix acted in Signs when he saw the news program with the alien? Literally me at the end of Split.

Nobody got the twist in the theatre but me and my friend and we just said there for like 5 minutes saying "what the fuck omg omg holy shit"

So now I have to go watch Unbreakable to get the full awesomeness of split?

This USB only the second time I remember gasping super loudly in a theater (the first being when Thanos showed up in Avengers). Unbreakable is also one of my favorite movies ever, so I can't wait for the third film (which Shymalan did confirm was happening during an interview at a festival). Even withought the twist though, it's a great movie. Definitely the best January movie I've seen, that's for sure.

I live in Italy and I just now got to see this movie. The movie was really good to me up until the end, the whole question of suffering touched me in a deep way. I never felt a more genuine surprise in a movie theatre than watching Bruce Willis at the end. I was crying, laughing, shaking, man what a ride this film was

When I watched the movie in theaters, towards the end I was like, "Hmm...where have I heard this music before?....wait is that Bruce Willis?....Did he just mention Mr Glass?....Oh shit, this is in the same universe as Unbreakable!" Overall, even without that reveal. I enjoyed the magical realism of the film.

Not gonna lie, this ending might make me forgive M. Night for The Last Airbender.. I know, I know, but that was one of the best endings I've ever seen in my entire life. Half of my theater went "HOLY SHIT!!!". This type of shit is why I love movies. Insane

McAvoy’s performance was so brilliant, especially when he turned into the beast at the end, I actually had a panic attack in the theatre and spend the rest of the night at home crying for hours! I’ll NEVER watch this film again, but it was one of the best movies I’ve ever seen and he should have won an Oscar!

Critical reception to the movie seems... split

Just been to watch it, unbelievable performance from James McAvoy, he's come along way since his Shameless days

Man, M. Night is back. I loved this movie, and I love McAvoy even more than I previously did.

I just ate a hot dog

Holy moly the ending was so unexpected

The biggest twist for me was watching this review and realizing it wasn’t Jude Law the whole time but some fella named “James McAvoy”.

Just saw this film! FINALLY, an Unbreakable sequel!

*Kisses Chris* - _"You might be pregnant now"_

Hi Chris, I just watched Split the past Saturday and it was Incredible! I was on the edge of my seat! Seeing the movie for the second time tonight!

M. Nights best movie in opinion. McAvoy really is the beast in this movie

Chris, it's actually true about how they can change certain things in each personality.

When I heard the Unbreakable theme after the beast escaped and was in the room, i knew something was up. The music gave it away. And then I saw David Dunn...pandemonium!

the bar has been set so low for shyamalan, that everyone is calling this just-okay thriller a "return to form". cmon people, STANDARDS!

I've been watching reviews after seeing the movie earlier tonight. I've actually been looking to see if anyone touched on the controversy (many people boycotted the film and signed a petition over the "demonizing" portrayal of mental illness). But this is the best review I've seen yet. Well done! Furthermore, I don't think the controversy is fair because none of those people have actually seen the film. It would give things away, but I'll just say the mental illness is handled rather delicately and, in fact, almost presented as a positive. I suppose it's a shame that the trailer can make people afraid of others who suffer from DID, but this is hardly the first movie to portray multiple personalities "negatively" (Psycho, Fight Club, etc)

I just finished watching Split. I'm a really big fan of M. Night's movies just like you. I came here to know about your reaction to the twist in the end and I am so happy that you felt the same way. I picked up on the Unbreakable soundtrack during the mirror scene too and it blew my mind. I'm glad that we share the same feelings towards his movies because you're someone that I can truly relate to.

If Shyamalan's next movie is the Unbreakable sequel with Bruce Willis returning and James McAvoy reprising his role as the main villain, that will be my most anticipated movie of the year it comes out unless its released the same year as Star Wars Episode 9.

I really enjoyed this movie, it was so Amazing

I admit that when they started emphasising the possible superbatural abilities of DID sufferers and MacAvoy's character was talking about the next step in evolution that the movie felt like it was stretching itself a bit too far, but that was when I was still chasing the 'Shyamalan twist' in my head and wondered if the beast would be real or not. I still feel like that concept and language is a bit of an odd turn in a movie that is up until those points more real and grounded in a sense. Though when the Skype conference introduced those concepts and it looked like the beast would be real then I felt like a Bruce Willis cameo at the end would be a great opportunity (still didn't know they'd actually do it) and was waiting on tenderhooks for the last third of the movie. I also felt that the main girl's escape kinda dragged on for a bit in the middle. But overall a really great film.

Had the exact same reaction to the beast

Chris please do a Analyzed Review of The Neon Demon, you haven't mentioned the film since your original review of it

This is very interesting because it never occurred to me after having seen David Dunn in the closing scene that it was nothing more than just a cute little throwback we were getting from the director.

Please review It's a Mad Mad Mad Mad World.

Who else is here because they are pumped for Glass?

Split was a fantastic movie. Just LOVED it. :)

The doctor said Kevin's father "left" on a train. Do you think he actually died on the same train that David Dunn was on?

ARE YOU GOING TO REVIEW "A Monster Calls"?

I loved this movie and I didn't see unbreakable. Sure, my husband and I were confused about Bruce Willis, but we knew his appearance was significant, we just concluded that because of that and Kevin Crumb living, it would be a sequel. I loved how that girls brokenness saved her. Good storytelling.

I had the same "Holy Shit!! WTF!?!" reaction when i saw Bruce Willis at the end and said "Mr. Glass" I Really hope the next movie of this franchise get made!

This movie is every-freaking-thing! I went to the movies last week to watch it, and it totally blew me away. The second I left the theatre I wanted to get back in and watch it all over again. And as the days goes by, and the more I think of it - I definitely need to watch it again! It's been a VERY long time since I've watched a movie, that is so captivating, disturbing, funny and sad at the same time. Brilliant script, brilliant storytelling and brilliant acting. James McAvoy KILLED it!!! I can't remember the last time I've seen such amazing acting on the big screen. I just couldn't take my eyes off of him. He made me laugh, cry and totally terrified. He took us on the one hell of a ride and oh my gosh! He deserves all the awards there is for this! I love how when ever there was something about the movie, that I didn't buy, there came an acceptable explanation that made sense. Even the supernatural part of the movie made SO much sense. I get goosebumps from head to toe, just to think of this film. I can't get enough of this, so I'm going to see it again next week! :D ... And, I actually think this is the kind of movie that gets better, the second time you watch it. I think you'll notice more details than you did the first time... Can't wait to see what's next for M. Night Shaymalan in this Unbreakable/Split universe! BRAVO!!!

What I found really cool about this twist, was the buildup to it. The little tidbits like the rock climbing. When you actually see him climbing the wall, I actually looked closely at it, and it was pretty porous, and I thought "Ok well, I know real humans can climb stuff with smaller handholds than that, I mean I can SEE the texture variation, so that's fairly possible I think." And then later when she shoots him with the shotgun she found IN A ZOO. And I remembered thinking "Ok, so maybe it's rock salt, because they don't want to kill the animals, but they might have to scare them away from time to time. Rock salt would hurt like hell, abrade the skin, but wouldn't be fatal, so maybe that will be the twist. The camera will pan back to the locker and show the label for the type of shot used." And even after when he's bending the bars, I thought "Ok well, James got really buff for this roll, and that facility is pretty run down. The metal bars could be fairly flawed, and he doesn't actually bend them that much. Just a few inches. There are strong men alive that can do that kind of thing with various grades of metal. So maybe this is going down the Plausible route" And then that music kicked in, and I realized what I was seeing, and I stopped caring about seeing if it was a trick or reality, and was just happy as hell. xD

SCU=ShamalyanCinematicUniverse.

why would you say physical abuse? when it was CLEARLY sexual abuse. The naked uncle saying come on lets play wild animals again. Really?

I re-watched Unbreakable and I caught something very interesting that Mr. Glass's mom said to Bruce Willis's character about what her son said about heroes and villains (which also ties to the next movie) "There's always two kinds. The soldier villain (The Horde) who fights the hero with his hands, and then there's the real threat. The brilliant and evil arch enemy who fights the hero with his mind (Mr. Glass)."

i cried at the ending

Hopefully this movie doesn't blow up Shyamalan's ego. It'd suck if after this great movie he went back to making pretentious shlock

Sooo good. Like Chris said, even without the tie-in at the end, I found this movie to really stand on its own. It explored DID (dissociative identity disorder) with respect. Kevin was a really sympathetic character, and I actually felt so bad about what he must have gone through to have become the way he did that I was shaking with tears. One of my new fave movies.

Glass... Yes... I am quite excited

Hey Chris you always talk about how trailers aren't done well and about how they kill some good movies like The Village, how about you do a video about how trailers are meant to be done or The Problem With Marketing Movies Today. Just a thought

Just saw this because of your first review. Oh. My. God. Loved it to pieces!

i thought the twist was that the girl is also split. being traumatized as a child i was thinking shes also hiding someone inside.

So I finally watched Split, I somehow managed to not get spoilered, and I freakin loved it. The kinda supernatural aspects of it turned me off for a bit but after I saw that scene it all made sense. McAvoy killed it. And that moment when I saw Bruce Willis sitting there in that diner I seriously got goosebumps. I hope we get a sequel to Unbreakable, it`s one of my favorite movies ever and I always thought it would make a great start for a series.

Best movie I've seen in years. Every scene just feels like your heart will burst out of your chest.

My reaction to the unbreakable theme kicking in at the end of split was exactly like yours! Omg i nearly wet my pants.i fuckin love unbreakable! That was a revelation i never saw coming! So excited for what comes next! Ive waited so long!

You should review the American Horror Story seasons