Report Card---"Split"

 Do you like creepy movies?
I don't.
That being said, ''Split" is one of the creepiest movies I have ever seen.
But unlike most creepy movies I have seen, I thought this one was extraordinarily good.
It's basically "Sybil", but a man with nine personalities, who holds several young women hostage underground someplace.
I almost turned it off after about ten minutes, but something told me to stick it out.
And it was worth it.

On to the scoring:   

Is it interesting?

Totally.
A+.

Compelling even?

Overwhelmingly
A+.

Is it a story worth telling?

Anything this interesting is worth telling.
A+.

Is it good storytelling?

Very
A+.

Is it well written?

Very.
A.

Is it well cast? Well played?

The "Sybil" here is James McAvoy, who is astounding.  Betty Buckley is great as his shrink.
A+.

Well shot?

Extremely.  You like claustrophobia?, you'll love this.
A+.

Did the director put such a personal stamp on it so that no one else could have made it?

The director is M. Night Shyamalan.  He seems to have a well deserved reputation for this sort of thing.
A+.

How long does it take to establish the film's locale and time period?

We are deliberately kept in the dark, for the longest time.
A+.

Is it too long? Too short?

Perfect.
A+.

Is it believable? Do you care about the characters?.

I suppose, and totally.
A+.

Is it predictable?

Very, but it doesn't matter.
A.

Do you think about it after you've seen it?

Only how I never like this kind of movie, but this time I did.
A.

Is it funny?

It doesn't really go for humor.  Nor is it needed.
No rating.

Would it have been worth the thirteen bucks it would have cost to see it in the movies?

I never would have, but if you like them creepy movies, the theater is probably the best place to see it.
A.

Is it impressive?

Incredibly.
A+

Overall grade: A+.

Have an open mind about this one.

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