Glass
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Glass is a psychological thriller that serves as the third and final installment in a unique superhero narrative, following "Unbreakable" and "Split." The story brings together three individuals with extraordinary abilities: David Dunn, a man with superhuman strength and invulnerability; Elijah Price, a brilliant and manipulative strategist with extremely brittle bones, known as Mr. Glass; and Kevin Wendell Crumb, whose dissociative identity disorder manifests in numerous personalities, including the formidable 'Beast.' These characters find themselves confined in a psychiatric institution, where a doctor attempts to convince them their perceived powers are mere delusions. The film explores themes of identity, belief, and the fine line between reality and delusion in a world where comic book tropes might actually be real. It is intended for a mature audience, primarily teenagers and adults, due to its intense themes and violent sequences.
Things to Consider
Violence
Glass features frequent and intense action violence, including physical beatings, combat with superhuman strength, and several on-screen or implied deaths with visible blood. The violence is a central component of the superhero-villain narrative.
David Dunn engages in vigilante justice, physically confronting and harming criminals. Kevin Wendell Crumb, as 'The Beast,' uses extreme force, crushing a man and implying cannibalism, and is seen squeezing people to death. Elijah Price orchestrates a train crash and other events leading to mass casualties. Characters suffer fatal injuries including being shot in the abdomen, bleeding out, a throat being cut off-screen with visible blood, and drowning.
Scary & Intense Content
The film contains high levels of psychological tension, suspenseful sequences, and frightening elements. The themes of mental illness, trauma, and the unpredictable nature of super-powered individuals contribute to a consistently intense atmosphere.
Disrespect & Rebellion
Key characters demonstrate significant and often violent disrespect and rebellion against authority figures and societal norms, driving major plot points and conflicts within the story.
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Additional Context
Best For Ages
Ages 13 and up. The film is rated PG-13 due to frequent intense violence, mature thematic elements including psychological distress and trauma, and some strong language. Younger viewers may find the psychological complexity, frightening characters, and depictions of peril too intense.
Good to Know
The book 'Glass' is a novelization of the M. Night Shyamalan film. Therefore, content reviews for the movie are directly applicable to the book. The film is part of a trilogy, and themes of trauma, mental illness, and moral ambiguity are central and build upon previous installments. Parents should be aware of the film's darker psychological elements, which distinguish it from typical superhero fare.
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