Glass (Film)

Glass is a psychological thriller with superhero themes and serves as the sequel to American director M. Night Shyamalan’s 2000 film Unbreakable and his 2016 film Split. With this film, Shyamalan unites the characters and narratives from his previous works to create an original cinematic universe. Glass was released in 2019 and is the first crossover film within the duology established by Unbreakable and Split.

The film centers on the reunion of three characters: David Dunn Bruce Willis from Unbreakable, Kevin Wendell Crumb James McAvoy from Split, and Mr. Glass Samuel L. Jackson from Unbreakable. Dunn is an indestructible man who believes he possesses supernatural abilities. Crumb suffers from dissociative identity disorder and is known for his most dangerous alter ego, “The Beast.” Mr. Glass, despite having extremely fragile bones, possesses exceptional intelligence and seeks to create his own superhero mythos. After being institutionalized in a psychiatric hospital, the three characters confront each other and their own identities.

Thematically, Glass questions the concept of superheroism and issues of personal identity. Each character perceives himself as a kind of hero, yet they are tested by the dangerous supernatural powers they represent and the psychological and physical limits they face. Shyamalan designs this film as a “real-world adaptation” offering a fresh perspective on the superhero genre.

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The main roles are played by Bruce Willis, James McAvoy, and Samuel L. Jackson.

• David Dunn, portrayed by Bruce Willis, is a security guard who acts on the belief of his immortality.
• Kevin Wendell Crumb, portrayed by James McAvoy, is a man with 24 distinct personalities and psychological disorders.
• Elijah Price, also known as Mr. Glass, portrayed by Samuel L. Jackson, possesses great intelligence and manipulative skill despite his fragile body.
• Sarah Paulson plays a psychiatrist who treats these characters.

Glass achieved commercial success with a worldwide box office revenue of $247 million. However, it received mixed reviews from critics. While some critics found the film’s ending unsatisfying, others praised Shyamalan’s character-driven storytelling. The film was particularly well received by fans of Unbreakable and Split.

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Golden Trailer Awards (2019)

• Best Thriller Poster – “Glass” (Lindeman & Associates)

Golden Raspberry Awards (2020)

• Worst Supporting Actor – Bruce Willis

Saturn Awards (2019)

• Best Action/Adventure/Thriller Film – “Glass”

Fright Meter Awards (2019)

• Best Supporting Actor – Samuel L. Jackson
• Best Supporting Actor – James McAvoy
• Best Supporting Actress – Sarah Paulson
• Best Director – M. Night Shyamalan
• Best Cast – “Glass”