M. Night Shyamalan’s Glass is coming to theaters this Friday, and critics haven’t been too kind about the film starring Samuel L. Jackson, Bruce Willis and James McAvoy. However, a fan screening of Glass that included a marathon of Unbreakable and Split has fans coming out happy. It looks like there’s definitely a disconnect between fans and critics.
Here are some examples of critics not fond of the film:
Brandon Katz of Observer said, “It’s great that Glass strives for deeper meaning. However, by throwing so much at the audience so quickly, it unravels its own goal.”
Chris Nashawaty of Entertainment Weekly said, “Put into comic-book terms, Glass takes too long to get from one panel to the next.”
Rosie Knight of IGN Movies said, “Never sure whether it’s a heroic superhero story or a psychological thriller, Glass feels more than a little scattered and with its uneven and disappointing third act, ultimately unsatisfying.”
Eric Eisenberg of CinemaBlend said, “The conclusion of this film is a worse disaster than Eastrail 177.” Anyone reading this actually watched Eastrail 177?
Chris Evangelista of Slashfilm said, “Like Superman exposed to kryptonite, directing Glass has robbed Shyamalan of his powers.”
However, there are a few critics who did enjoy the movie, and it’s interesting to see that these are popular YouTube reviewers. Mark Ellis of Schmoes Know said, “Glass feels the most like Unbreakable. It’s such a well-made thing, and Shyamalan didn’t disappoint me.”
Kristian Harloff, also from Schmoes Know, said, “A very well-done movie, it comes down to whether or not you like the ending…a good movie, with a bit disappointing payoff.”
Dan Murrell of Screen Junkies said, “Glass is the absolute natural progression to the trilogy that M. Night Shyamalan set up with Unbreakable and with Split.”
As for the fan reactions, they are mostly positive. Shyamalan, who directed Glass, appeared during a marathon. He thanked the fans and was very excited to share the film with them.
Just finished the @drafthouse q&a with fans in Brooklyn. They are watching @GlassMovie right now. They were so sweet. And man watching all three films back to back. I don’t know what to say. Amazing! Thank you to all involved.
— M. Night Shyamalan (@MNightShyamalan) January 12, 2019
This fan really liked how the trilogy ended.
The #Shyamalanathon had to be the best possible way to see #Glass. A satisfying conclusion to a really grounded, realistic superhero saga. I enjoyed it. People are going to struggle with the ending a bit, I fear. But I really dug it and if you're a fan, I think you will too. pic.twitter.com/05piGcB7tC
— Nate Anderson (@xander6981) January 13, 2019
I was lucky enough to see an advanced screening of #Glass today at the #Shyamalanathon and let me tell you, it was PHENOMENAL. @MNightShyamalan is brilliant, and the actors were superb. So good!
— Simeon Turner (@SimeonJTurner) January 13, 2019
The only way people can appreciate @MNightShyamalan 's #Glass is if you watch Unbreakable, Split, and then Glass. Everything comes together and the emotional impact really hits home. And I got to break my Shyamalan cherry at #SHYAMALANaTHON
— I'M YOUR SPOOP
(@sarahmusnicky) January 13, 2019
Really loved seeing all movies back to back to back today. I really enjoyed Glass despite bad reviews. This is really a fantastic trilogy. Hats off to @MNightShyamalan I think you’re a great storyteller and filmmaker.#glass #unbreakable #split #Shyamalanathon pic.twitter.com/eEfjgYt3Mi
— Ryan McGaughey (@ryno_mcgooey) January 13, 2019
Okay, so #Glass is pretty rad. I have some nitpicking but overall it was fun, and really cool to see all those characters interact. And Mr. Glass is still my favorite @SamuelLJackson character.@alamodrafthouse #Shyamalanathon
— Larry (@TheDS) January 13, 2019
Big thanks to @alamodrafthouse for a wonderful #Shyamalanathon event @GlassMovie. The film is terrific @MNightShyamalan pic.twitter.com/mPtnx9277m
— Michelle Hannett (@ohman4) January 13, 2019
Aside from My #Cowboys losing. I went to a screening of a #Shyamalanathon which showed #Unbreakable #Split & #Glass , and let me just say Glass was Suberb. DO NOT Listen to the "Critics".
— Luis Angel Rodriguez (@LuisDallas9) January 13, 2019
Lauren Cox, who’s the senior news & entertainment editor at Bustle’s Romper, attended the screening and thought it was great.
Really enjoyed the #Shyamalanathon today. Especially seeing #Unbreakable again which is such an emotional, incredible film. & #Glass is great – def not what I expected though!
— Lauren Cox (@Iaurencox) January 13, 2019
Of course, not all the fans who attended liked the movie. He mentioned that he would rather do something else than watch this film. Ouch.
Saw @GlassMovie tonight during the #Shyamalanathon …
If only I could go back in time and choose to do anything else…
I did not like Split or Glass. Not going to bash the movies
I just have personal reasons to dislike these films for their depictions of mental illness— Andrew Lawyer Baxter (@_ThisIsAndrew) January 13, 2019
Glass is definitely one of the few films that shows a divide between critics and audiences. However, there are other films that show that both can enjoy the same films; for example, Avengers: Infinity War, Deadpool, Black Panther, Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse, and Bumblebee, just to name a few.
Glass hits theaters Friday, January 18, 2019.
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