Split is... fine. McAvoy is excellent, as is Anya Taylor-Joy, but the movie around them often isn't at their level. [spoiler] Then the final twist gives it a whole new life. As an _Unbreakable_ fan, this movie is exciting more for the promise of things to come than for the movie itself. If _Unbreakable_ was a grounded superhero origin story, _Split_ is a grounded supervillain origin story. Will the next Shyamalan movie be the showdown?[/spoiler] [spoiler]I fear not many people will "get" the twist in the theater. _Unbreakable_ is one of the less known, and most underrated, Shyamalan movies. _Split_ will certainly reignite its cult following, and I'm genuinely excited for the future of the Shyamalan Cinematic Universe. [/spoiler] Nor _Split_ nor _The Visit_ are masterpieces, but they sure are enjoyable movies, that show a director that has learned from his mistakes and is getting back on track. And I'm rooting for Shyamalan.

I'm in two minds about this film. McAvoy turns in a startling performance(s) and the story is geared towards a twist, as with most of M Night's previous work. And that's the problem, I was always trying to second guess the plot in the search for a twist and that ruined the experience for me... as in many ways the twist isn't that important. Or maybe it is. I don't know, I'm split down the middle in my opinion. Also many people are saying this is a return to form for M Night. I disagree, The Visit was a return to form and I actually liked The Last Airbender and The Happening. They weren't great films but I found them enjoyable. Unlike The Village, which just frustrated me.

McAvoy is really something different in this movie.

I really enjoyed Split. The movie was so unique! I especially liked that they added a bit of humour into what could be a very dark movie, by having young Hedwig appear a lot. A definite must see film for all psychological thriller fans.