By Chris Kavan - 10/03/18 at 11:51 AM CT
The ratings board has another busy week, but this time around the quantity did not make for much action, as there is just a single wide release (at least with a solid release date) to talk about. It is at least a good one as M. Night Shyamalan followup to Unbreakable and Split comes together in a hopefully satisfying conclusion with Glass. And that is it - though there are plenty of limited release films to peruse should you find yourself with nothing better to do.
I have to admit, I had pretty much written off M. Night Shyamalan after a series of disappointing films, culminating in the absolute travesty that was The Last Airbender. But then, something interesting happened, Shyamalan went back to what made him popular: horror, and it worked. Yes, he still has to throw in that twist he is so well-known for, but it worked in The Visit and then something even better came along: Split. Thanks to excellent casting (James McAvoy is simply perfect) and a surprise cameo from none other than Bruce Willis - the film suddenly turned from a mere excellent thriller into a thriller that is actually part of a trilogy. That's right, Split takes place in the same world as Unbreakable - and everything is going to come together in Glass. All the gang is here: McAvoy, Willis, along with Samuel L. Jackson, Anya Taylor-Joy, Spencer Treat Clark, also including some new faces in Sarah Paulson and Luke Kirby. The first trailer was interesting, with Paulson as a doctor interviewing our three main individuals, which makes it seem like all three are delusional, even Willis - as all three are chained down. The film bills itself as a battle of good vs. evil, with an evil mastermind (in this case Mr. Glass - Jackson) working behind the scenes with a secret that will affect both men. I'm on board, Unbreakable is actually my favorite Shyamalan film to date - and Split is right up there. If Glass can capture that same magic as both of those films, it will be a trilogy to remember. Rated PG-13 for violence including some bloody images, thematic elements, and language.
That's the only wide-release film worthy of extra attention but don't you worry, the full MPAA Ratings Bulletin is below for your browsing pleasure:
22 JULY
Rated R for disturbing violence, graphic images, and language.
ASHER
Rated R for violence and language.
BACKTRACE
Rated R for violence and some language.
BIRDIE
Rated PG for thematic elements.
BOY ERASED
Rated R for sexual content including an assault, some language and brief drug use.
COLD WAR
Rated R for some sexual content, nudity and language.
FEATHERS
Rated PG-13 for thematic elements and some strong language.
GARABANDAL, ONLY GOD KNOWS
Rated PG-13 for brief violence.
GLASS
Rated PG-13 for violence including some bloody images, thematic elements, and language.
MAINE
Rated R for language, some sexual content and graphic nudity.
OTHER SIDE OF THE WIND
Rated R for sexual content, graphic nudity and some language.
PENGUINS
Rated G
SHOPLIFTERS
Rated R for some sexual content and nudity.
TOLKIEN
Rated PG-13 for some sequences of war violence.
UNDERWATER
Rated PG-13 for sci-fi action and terror, and brief strong language.
VIPER CLUB
Rated R for language and some disturbing images.
