
Split
2017

Representation Score
Fair
2019
PG-13Director
M. Night Shyamalan
Runtime
129 minutes
Average Rating
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Glass succeeds in deconstructing the superhero genre by centering Black protagonists and offering a nuanced exploration of neurodivergence. These elements challenge typical superhero clichés and provide a richer understanding of identity. However, the film remains limited by a traditional patriarchal structure. It lacks LGBTQ+ representation and confines female characters to supporting roles within institutions. Despite these limitations, the film's strength lies in its critique of systemic authority and its focus on subjective truth.
Category Breakdown
The film does not include any LGBTQ+ characters or explore non-traditional gender identities. The narrative centers on three male protagonists without addressing diverse sexual orientations.
The story follows a traditional patriarchal structure where male characters have significant control over the plot. Female characters are primarily seen in supporting roles such as doctors or police officers.
The film provides meaningful representation by featuring Black protagonists as the main drivers of the story. This breaks the usual trend of casting in superhero movies.
The narrative critiques traditional Western institutions by portraying medical establishments as restrictive forces. It examines the tension between institutional authority and the characters' personal experiences.
The film offers a detailed exploration of neurodivergence through the character of Kevin Wendell Crumb. His complex psychological state drives much of the film's tension and conflict.
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Official Synopsis
In a series of escalating encounters, former security guard David Dunn uses his supernatural abilities to track Kevin Wendell Crumb, a disturbed man who has twenty-four personalities. Meanwhile, the shadowy presence of Elijah Price emerges as an orchestrator who holds secrets critical to both men.

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