Very entertaining, well made triller

Rating: 8/10 (1 December 2017)

Split (2016) is M Night Shamylan's newest film. I was a big fan of his last work, The Visit. That movie really was Shamylan's way of proving to people that he still has what it takes. This movie continues to prove that he still has it, that he's capable of making a great psychological thriller. This movie surrounds James Macavoy's character Henry, well Henry and his 23 identities. Henry suffers from dissociative identity disorder (DID). He is a mental patient who goes to see Dr. Karen Fletcher, played by Betty Buckley. She is increasingly concerned because of urgent emails she keeps receiving from Henry, different identities take Henry over and email her about the urgent situation that's going on. A very dangerous one of Henry's 23 different identities had taken over him and abducted three innocent teenage girls. I absolutely loved the acting performances in this movie. Macavoy is perfect as Henry, and he plays the different identities wonderfully. I also really liked Buckley as Dr. Fletcher, her character is so well meaning and tries to her best to reach/help Henry. As she attempts to get to the bottom of what's happening, these three abducted girls try to find a way to escape. Things grow more and more creepy and freaky as the film progresses. I suggest this creepy intelligent film to any and all who enjoy this kind of thing. 8/10