My Split Opinion

Rating: 7/10 (11 February 2017)

Split is an intriguing film which follows the story of a man who has different 24 personalities. It is a tense thrill ride and the story has you gripped from the start.
James McAvoy's performance is breathtaking. At no point in the film do you think that McAvoy is acting; it all feels very real. His portrayal of a person with multiple personalities is truly incredible. Compared to McAvoy' performance, the other actors' contribution is a little underwhelming – although this is not a big problem.
M. Night Shyamalan's direction is consistent throughout the movie. However, there are plot holes. The movie keeps you interested and on the edge of your seat throughout. It is well made and brimming with suspense.
I feel that the story and pacing of the film is well constructed and I look forward to seeing what Shyamalan releases next, now he has returned from his fall from grace. We get a hint that he may be building a cinematic universe at the end of 'Split' but, the scene in question does feel a little shoehorned in.
Overall, I liked the film, but feel it was insensitive to sufferers of Dissociative Personality Disorder. I would give the film 7 out of 10.