Want a good twist? M. Night Shammalammadingdong is back! I loved this movie. Keeps you on the edge of your seat and guessing throughout. And thanks to the amazing performance by James McAvoy, (reminiscent of Andy Serkis’ award winning performance as Gollum), this movie actually has replay value, unlike the other M. Night films that lose their gusto once the surprise is spoiled. Of course, to enjoy this movie as much as I did, you have to be a fan of psychological thrillers. If you’re not, you might consider it. Especially, when you take into account the recent game-changers: Stranger Things, It Follows, and The Babadook. It seems like cookie cutter super hero movies are on their way out, and artsy horror flicks are on their way in.

As for the Hollywood BS ratings, this was a breath of fresh air. The opening scene worried me, but everything works out. There are no political agendas shoved into the plot, only some philosophical themes left up to interpretation. The only reason I gave it ½ a misandry point was because of the strong female protagonists fighting against the evil man, but this seemed merely coincidental. Don’t worry, no feminist crap, just women using realistic means to protect themselves throughout.

Also, great script and chemistry between the cast so you fall in love with the characters and are unsure who to root for, like with the Hannibal TV series.  Although, some of the supporting cast acted in a peculiar way, so I was unable to tell if it was amateur or intentional in order to keep the audience questioning everyone’s sanity. Either way the final performances accomplished their goal… well, except for Jessica Sula. Great eye candy, but not the best at emoting. :/
Now, if you kept up with the Pizzagate investigation, this movie will freak you out for its premise alone. Do yourself a favor and watch the documentary, “Who Took Johnny” and watch some interviews with Kim Noble before seeing Split. The similarities will make your skin crawl because Shyamalan clearly did his research on Dissociative Identity Disorder before working on the script. And regardless of how skeptical you are of Pizzagate claims, doing research on D.I.D. victims and being aware of the grotesque/harsh reality of our underworld will amplify your movie going experience tenfold. For better or for worse…

On a lighter note, this movie triggered SJW’s for its portrayal of crazy people and trannies. For that reason alone, you should throw your money at M. Night. 😉