The one thing that stands out for me, above all else, in this film is James McAvoy's superb acting. I don't know when the last time is (if ever) that I felt so incredibly impressed by someone's acting while watching a film. If McAvoy has not won any awards for his role in this film, that would be a tragedy. As for the film itself, it's a breath of fresh air in the horror genre in that it's not quite your yawn-inducing, typical horror film. It is clever and original and entertaining. Anya Taylor-Joy's acting in this film is also outstanding. Her expressions, everything. There was just something very believable about her to such an extent that it generated my empathy for her and the bizarre situation she found herself in. Indeed, she is not just a pretty face. She is also an amazing actor and one that is very believable and convincing. I would love to see McAvoy in more dynamic roles such as this one, as it's quite clear that he is an incredibly talented actor (and I feel like the word "incredible" is an understatement here). We have yet to watch the follow-up (?) film, "Glass," but perhaps we will watch it tomorrow. I definitely look forward to seeing him play more of this same character. :)
Review of Split
