Move over Sybil, there's a new schitzo in town and his name is Kevin / Barry / Patricia / Hedwig / Dennis, etc. Overall there are 23 different personalities within this lunatic's head. Now imagine being trapped in a basement by this freak and each time you see him he has changed from one person to another. Sounds like a fun game to me! The story unfolds as three young girls are kidnapped and taken to some sort of home made underground chamber meeting each of the personalities one by one. One girl has some demons of her own that may just help her get through this ordeal, but where does she go from here. The story is very well done and keeps you in suspense in true Shyamalan fashion. McAvoy is outstanding constantly changing accents, mannerisms, expressions, and tones to really have the viewer thinking your watching separate people. The only down side to me was the backstory of one of the girls. I wanted to know more and was hoping for a stronger outcome. I loved this movie and there are some tie ins with other M. Night movies. I would suggest watching this one and pay attention, there may be more to it than you think.
FYI: Joaquin Phoenix almost had this lead roll! Thank God!
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I can't wait to watch this three more times. Maybe 23?
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