Gripping and tragic

Rating: 9/10 (29 January 2017)

Shyamalan did not disappoint in this unique and totally gripping thriller.
Initially, the controversy surrounding this film made me more inclined to see it, several news sources had stated the film was nothing but a hate-crime that spread misinformation about mental health (crucially, dissociative disorders)and were concerned of the film portrayal of sufferers, painting them as evil, murderers. However, I couldn't disagree more. Split shone a unique, interesting and somewhat positive light on DID, which is treated in a sensitive yet still captivating way.
James Mcavoy gave a totally sensational performance, every 'character' he played was totally believable, from the accents to the mannerisms, their was nothing gimmicky or cliché about the characters. Along with this, Anya Taylor-Joy, also performed wonderfully. Giving her character just the right amount of mystery to get you questioning.
Good acting, non-clichéd characters and a gritty balance of reality and fantasy were the main components in making Split so gripping yet tragic. The mood of the film remains dark throughout, with just the right amount of Comic Relief to not drain you entirely. The ending is somewhat uplifting, but will leave you asking hundreds of questions. Whether you've read good or bad things about Split, I would recommend giving it a chance. You won't forget it :)