Great acting but not as much fun as I had hoped

Rating: 6/10 (31 January 2017)

It's taken me some time to process and come up with a way to review this film without giving away the twist. Because for me, the twist is why this movie is a 6 instead of something higher. I left the theater feeling frustrated, knowing I missed something vital in importance in the last scene. It made me wish I had done some research on what the twist was so I could properly prepare and do my homework so I could be involved in it. I like to go into my movies blind and without spoilers, and in this case, that led to disappointment. This movie was not meant for me, I guess.
But besides that, the acting was excellent from the girls and of course McAvoy. Each personality was very distinct and you could totally see him switching between them before your eyes. It was thrilling in parts and sad in others, so it was entertaining. I think it will appeal to not just horror fans, but really most anyone.
However, I think the subject matter is irresponsible. I'm sick of seeing people turned "monstrous" by mental illness in films. There is a lot of debate ever whether or not DID exists as a real disorder or if it's created by therapists, but that does not mean that there are not people whose lives are constantly affected by DID. Mental illness does not make people monsters. Media portrayals of mental illness affect how the mentally ill are treated in real life. I wish this film would have done more than just turn someone with a mental illness into an actual literal monster who wants to eat people. Shame on you, Shyamalan, for continuing to support the stigma against the mentally ill.