Split [Movie Review]
Split is not about splitting the bills after having a hearty lunch at a posh restaurant.
Nor it is about splitting after being together for 8 years and you were supporting the other half the whole time.
And certainly not about the splitting ends hair problem that some of us have.
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| 24 personalities in one person - that is one busy host |
I have read about Multiple Personality Disorder in one of Sidney Sheldon novels entitled "Tell Me Your Dreams" and I was wondering, that particular actor/ actress have to be a great one to become that character/ s.
So when Klips My invited me for the premiere screening of Split, starring James McAvoy, I said yes without even checking my plan for the day.
Dennis, a patient of severe dissociative identity disorder (DID) kidnapped Claire, Marcia, and Casey. Dennis is one of the 23 identities that sits inside the host, Kevin and he is the violent one. Initially, 'Barry' controls the identities but 'Patricia' and 'Dennis' dethroned Barry and took control.
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| Who blink the eyelids first will clean the toilet bowl, using a toothbrush for a month |
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| Whys is it so hard to open the door? |
'Dennis' masqueraded as 'Barry" and meet up with his psychiatrist, Dr. Fletcher following a request for a meeting by 'Barry'. Over the sessions to come, Dr. Fletcher realised the tiny discrepancies of the behaviour and she suspected that 'Dennis' has overcome 'Barry' and responsible for the current kidnapping incident.
Meanwhile, the girls wanted to attack their kidnapper but dissuaded by Casey who told them to wait for a better chance. After several attempts to escape failed, Claire and Marcia were put into isolated cells. Casey befriended 'Hedwig', another identity of Kevin. 'Hedwig' is a small boy of 9 years old that needed a companion and Casey offered him the companionship whilst watching for ways to escape from her cell.
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| This is my room, and you may not enter |
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| You'll be running like this too if you farted uncontrollably just as you stepped out of a full lift |
'Patricia' told them that 'Dennis' will not touch them as all of them serves a higher purpose which is to welcome the last identity 'The Beast'.
Dr. Fletcher went to see 'Barry' at his home and once inside, realised that 'Dennis' was responsible for the kidnapping. She was killed while trying to release the girls. Before she was killed, she wrote on a piece of paper about ways to control Kevin, the host.
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| I am no cougar - but it is James McAvoy - should I? |
Will the girls survive through 'Dennis' and 'Patricia's plan?
What is ' The Beast'?
Plot: 4.95/ 5.0. The story was twisted, sad, horrifying and intense - all rolled into one very great movie. Go and watch it - then you will know why I said so. I don't want to reveal too many interesting facts about Split.
The Cast: 4.9/ 5.0. James McAvoy as the DID patient is a spot-on choice. He did the character beautifully - you can even see how the face contracts and changes as the new identity take over. James is one very creepy talented actor. Anya did an amazing job as the victim.
Will I Watch It Again: I don't mind watching in again in cinema and certainly will buy the DVD.
Haiqal Rawlins
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17 GLAM People
Write GLAM Peopleinteresting movie. so long time no go movies, I wanna watch!
ReplyOh I saw the trailer for this and it looked pretty good. Huge fan of the actor as well so will certainly be on the watch for this one :)
ReplyWell after this review, i think this will be in my watchlist, thanks for that
ReplyI would love to watch this kind of movie during my long weekend. Great review dear!
ReplyThe movie looks interesting. Going to watch it soon with my hubby.
ReplyI always wanted to watch this ever since the trailer came out but still have not had the chance due to workload! Glad to see the reviews are good..would watch it soon :)
Replyhe is kinda scary isn't he... huhuhu... i would love to watch this... but never know which character is coming out....
ReplyThis is interesting a bit thriller movie. Need Magic popcorn along with it :)
ReplyThis is interesting a bit thriller movie. Need Magic popcorn along with it :)
Replywah seems like a great movie. can't wait to catch it after read your review
Replythis movie sounds like interesting, it's time for me to watch movie again, it's been a long time I didn't watch movie
ReplyI've seen the trailer and yes, this is a kinda scary movie but it's also interesting to see the other personalities in one host. Hope I have time to watch it.
ReplyI really enjoyed this movie, James's acting skill best sekali lah :)
ReplyThis movie is very interesting! I am going to watch it.
Replylook scary leh cause he has 24 personality. wondering is a good or bad personality? Going to watch this.
ReplyNice movie. Menonton sambil menikmati Garret :)
ReplyAn AWESOME movie! it gave me an adrenaline along the way.
ReplyThanks for the GLAM write-ups