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sanyamJul 29, 2017

Saw the trailer and thought they spoiled the movie by showing too much but boy was I wrong. This is a classic. Movie takes you in, makes you wonder what's gonna come next and then throws you out with the shocking twist that connects all theSaw the trailer and thought they spoiled the movie by showing too much but boy was I wrong. This is a classic. Movie takes you in, makes you wonder what's gonna come next and then throws you out with the shocking twist that connects all the pieces together. Some scenes might not make sense at first (Running of groundskeeper) but when you watch it again it will explain it all.
P.S.: A scene form trailer was not shown in the movie.… Expand

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FrenziedPandaH2Jul 26, 2017

Marvelous piece of acting, combined with a history about racism, and despite beeing sometimes hard to believe has a heartbraking history that makes me wanna get inside the movie to help the main character getting out that house

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MuffinManDruryJul 22, 2017

Get Out is refreshingly unorthodox and cleverly satirical, though it struggles to reconcile its horror and comedic elements effectively. Jordan Peele delivers a technically sound debut with a brilliantly unnerving score and a unique, albeitGet Out is refreshingly unorthodox and cleverly satirical, though it struggles to reconcile its horror and comedic elements effectively. Jordan Peele delivers a technically sound debut with a brilliantly unnerving score and a unique, albeit absurd, narrative. Daniel Kaluuya is also most prominent among an array of splendid acting performances. Despite the hurried final act and frustrating tonal imbalance, Get Out is an achievement in film; socially relevant and competent in its designated horror genre.… Expand

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WaelJul 24, 2017

One of the best thriller/horror movies of the year, 'Get Out' does exactly what it sets out to do. It's creepy, and weird, and for the most part, during its first 45-50 minutes or so, you won't be understanding what the hell is even going on.One of the best thriller/horror movies of the year, 'Get Out' does exactly what it sets out to do. It's creepy, and weird, and for the most part, during its first 45-50 minutes or so, you won't be understanding what the hell is even going on. When details start to untangle, a horrific, and disturbing concept is presented, and it's ought to make you feel very uncomfortable and on the edge of your seat, right until the ending that provides great closure. The (pseudo-)action sequences at the end are brutal and very well-made. The acting from the cast is on point. I loved this film a lot. It will deliver the creeps right down to the bottom of your spine.… Expand

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PeterAlexanderJul 18, 2017

Get Out is mysterious, tense and at times downright haunting. Aside from the political commentary that it is, Get Out is simply a great film. One scene involving the game of bingo was particularly chilling and represents the true creepinessGet Out is mysterious, tense and at times downright haunting. Aside from the political commentary that it is, Get Out is simply a great film. One scene involving the game of bingo was particularly chilling and represents the true creepiness of the film. Don't expect to watch this and have a fun time.… Expand

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TheNeedleDropsJul 18, 2017

Being central-right myself I am completely disgusted by these user reviews. What is this endless need to find racism in everything. The family most likely doesn't like black people although they never express it in words. Can someone nowBeing central-right myself I am completely disgusted by these user reviews. What is this endless need to find racism in everything. The family most likely doesn't like black people although they never express it in words. Can someone now explain to me how this makes the movie racist towards all white people? Stop making everything about race and just enjoy this amazing thriller.… Expand

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JazGalaxyJul 14, 2017

Get out is brilliant in it's ability to show audiences something they have never quite seen before. Even the few who will predict the "what" will likely never be able to predict the "why". And the "how" is incredibly entertaining to watch.Get out is brilliant in it's ability to show audiences something they have never quite seen before. Even the few who will predict the "what" will likely never be able to predict the "why". And the "how" is incredibly entertaining to watch. Peele manages to hinge the film on not one reveal, but multiple, which teases the fun out over the run time of the film. The only thing that keeps me from giving Get Out a "10" is that once the reveals are done with, the movie began to drag for me. This encompasses the last 15 minutes, or so, of the film.… Expand

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bfoore90Jul 8, 2017

Tense, gripping and thought-provoking. I definitely slept on "Get Out" for the longest time, its incredibly well acted considering its comprised of relatively unknown actors but a select few and its directed and written almost masterfully byTense, gripping and thought-provoking. I definitely slept on "Get Out" for the longest time, its incredibly well acted considering its comprised of relatively unknown actors but a select few and its directed and written almost masterfully by Jordan Peel.… Expand

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Tony1984Jul 2, 2017

Firstly this is a misclassified as a horror,it's a mystery and it begins very very well like M Night Shyamalan at his best.The 'Guess who's coming to dinner with foreboding vibe' is a novel touch The middle third was M Night at his not soFirstly this is a misclassified as a horror,it's a mystery and it begins very very well like M Night Shyamalan at his best.The 'Guess who's coming to dinner with foreboding vibe' is a novel touch The middle third was M Night at his not so best. A weird 'Stepford Wifish' party of upper class whites micro-aggressing like no tomorrow. The last third let the whole movie down. I could have written it better myself on the back of an envelope on my home on the subway. Pity, this had potential.… Expand

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bertusJun 29, 2017

Superb movie that deals with prejudices towards both black and white people in a groundbraking way. The cumulative hallucinatory sequences gives thought to the grotesque way how society is still racial devided. A must see movie that shakesSuperb movie that deals with prejudices towards both black and white people in a groundbraking way. The cumulative hallucinatory sequences gives thought to the grotesque way how society is still racial devided. A must see movie that shakes your foundation.… Expand

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TheQuietGamerJun 29, 2017

Jordan Peele's directorial debut?! A work this polished and well-executed is something many directors who have been in the game for years fail to achieve. The performances are incredible. If Daniel Kaluuya does not get on Oscar for hisJordan Peele's directorial debut?! A work this polished and well-executed is something many directors who have been in the game for years fail to achieve. The performances are incredible. If Daniel Kaluuya does not get on Oscar for his performance here then something has gone horribly wrong. His performance as a guy who is just trying to make the best of an awkward scenario, but slowly losing his ability to as things get progressively stranger is nothing short of absolutely believable. The rest of the cast is game as well. They're manipulation and bizarre behavior set you on edge in ways few other movies can. The scenes are lovingly crafted and the choice in music that accompanies them is spot on.

It's the originality that ultimately wins the day. First time director Peele toys with your expectations in interesting ways. He's done so since before the movie even came out. The social-commentary in regards to racial tensions is something that stirred up a lot of controversy. There are people who won't even give the movie a shot as a result. Their loss. The satire not only shines light on some significant social issues, but is excellently weaved into the plot as a reason to make the main character uncomfortable with meeting his girlfriend's parents in the first place. Needless to day, partially because so many others have said it, it's not racist. Not some middle finger to white people or anything like that. But, whatever. Not gonna bother talking about it any further. People have already made up their minds on what they think this is about.

If the movie has one flaw it's that you can kind of pick out the twists before they happen. Don't get me wrong, there are still surprises in store. It's just that the big reveal as to why exactly all of this is happening is evident right before it is revealed. It was too well telegraphed to not become immediately obvious. Then there's the bit that has to do with a significant character to the plot. It was obvious what was going to happen there from the trailers. Still, plenty of weirdness and questions you'll find yourself asking (which will get answered).

The movie is essentially an awkward introduction to being introduced to the parents of a significant other. The difference from this and, say, the Ben Stiller comedy "Meet the Parents" is the horror angle. Instead of increasingly upping the humor, Get Out ups the mystery, tension, and uncomfortable nature of the events. Speaking of the humor, it's worth noting just how surprisingly funny the movie is. Most of it comes from Lil Rel Howery, the main character's best friend. He serves as the comic relief and is given some absolutely hilarious lines that are well acted. Simply put, Get Out is one heck of a horror-comedy and a stunning directorial debut from Jordan Peele. I can't get over how talented the cast is, the unique and well-shot scenes, the clever ways it plays with expectations, and just all around uniqueness. Get Out proves to be a standout in the ever crowded horror genre. It's rare these days to see a movie in this genre so well made. It's becoming more common, but still far too infrequent. The movie is simply a breath of fresh air and a clear contender for best movie of the year.

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chicconate95Jun 29, 2017

Well, it must be named as cult. "get out" is simply one of the most complete and underrated movies in the last period. Suspance in the key word for this movie's success. Horror? Thriller? No, it doesn't. It is simply "Get Out". Well done.

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avr50Jun 28, 2017

Get out is a good Black Mirror episode. It´s strange in the good way and sometimes you´re excited to see what happens, but the movie itself is predictable so the surprises are little. It´s a movie that in the end won´t scared you but it mightGet out is a good Black Mirror episode. It´s strange in the good way and sometimes you´re excited to see what happens, but the movie itself is predictable so the surprises are little. It´s a movie that in the end won´t scared you but it might intrigue you.… Expand

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ajgseriesJun 28, 2017

This film fulfills its purpose, it keeps the audience with a constant fear. The performances are very good. This movie goes beyond the horror genre. I loved it!

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chrisjee1234Jun 25, 2017

What a fantastic directorial debut. Get Out is a great film, building up suspense from the very beginning and never letting you go until the very end.

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mrmonsterJun 24, 2017

A very good movie. There are two reasons why this movie stands out; 1) it perfectly blends horror and comedy, something most movies fail to do and 2) the music was perfect. Definitely one of the better horror movies of recent years.

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jbrown8989Jun 18, 2017

I went in with high expectations which is probably why I ended up rating it low. The movie started out slow but picked up towards the end. The writing was good but I felt that Daniel Kaluuya mumbled in certain scenes. My recommendation is toI went in with high expectations which is probably why I ended up rating it low. The movie started out slow but picked up towards the end. The writing was good but I felt that Daniel Kaluuya mumbled in certain scenes. My recommendation is to go in with no expectation and you will enjoy it.… Expand

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VsantosJun 17, 2017

This movie it is original, different and special.. i love everything about this movie.. It is my favorite horror movie ever... In 20 years people will use this movie like exemple to diffrent great movies.

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joscslJun 16, 2017

One of the most amazing satires/horror films I've ever seen! Amazing direction from Peele and terrific performances. It would make for amazing coments in the future

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jacob4Jun 15, 2017

Get Out is a mind-blowing interesting thrill ride. The movie doesn't really focus on the horror side but more psychological mind games. It has a gripping story filled with twists and moments that'll get you hooked, interesting characters,Get Out is a mind-blowing interesting thrill ride. The movie doesn't really focus on the horror side but more psychological mind games. It has a gripping story filled with twists and moments that'll get you hooked, interesting characters, deep hidden morals and messages, and it all amounts up to a movie that'll become a cult-classic.… Expand

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EludiumQ36Jun 13, 2017

I am so sick of all the shill reviews on this site and for this film. What the @#$% was that I just watched? The first 2/3 of the film was a Lifetime interracial romance and the final third was all M Night S'lan! Deceptively pitched as aI am so sick of all the shill reviews on this site and for this film. What the @#$% was that I just watched? The first 2/3 of the film was a Lifetime interracial romance and the final third was all M Night S'lan! Deceptively pitched as a horror film, it was a mostly boring mystery - not thriller - mystery. Jordan Peele ("Key and Peele"), who wrote/directed, got to live out his racial-retribution fantasy, good for him, but it's disgusting racism just the same. And no it's not satire, but anti-white racism, what is wrong with you people?! This should be shamed and pilloried not glorified. Again, what is WRONG with you?!… Expand

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FromKangaMay 27, 2017

This is one of the best horror-thriller movies I've seen in a long time.
The story is really good, they give you more and more reveals as the movie goes along, Jordan Peele has a lot to say about race but he says all this commentary withoutThis is one of the best horror-thriller movies I've seen in a long time.
The story is really good, they give you more and more reveals as the movie goes along, Jordan Peele has a lot to say about race but he says all this commentary without sounding pretentious or preachy, it's a movie you should know nothing about and watch it directly.

The characters were fantastic, they were all interesting and entertaining to watch and that's because the acting was perfect, the main character wasn't stupid which is a problem I have with horror movies, here he was calm and logical.

I really recommend it, the only con I have is that the ending goes a bit too far, I won't spoil anything, but it did become ridiculous to a certain point, I know it's an exageration to prove the movie's point but it was a bit distracting.… Expand

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Muskrat147Jun 10, 2017

Unsettling, funny, and above all creepy, Get Out is the perfect example of a directorial debut done right, and its amazing performances, well-rounded direction, and impeccable story help it stand out in the over-crowded mess that is horror/comedy.

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dicent_kiaJun 7, 2017

"get out" was a movie which critics with the usual "don't watch it alone!" sentence. but should u take that advice seriously?
the script was not good at all you could understand it from the opening sequence when the black guy say what ever"get out" was a movie which critics with the usual "don't watch it alone!" sentence. but should u take that advice seriously?
the script was not good at all you could understand it from the opening sequence when the black guy say what ever he's doin! and there are a lot of wholes in it like why the girl keeps the pic of her ex-boyfriends so unsecured? and there is no convincing reason why they hunt down black people?! beside the script the acting was so amateur. Daniel Kaluuya is like flirting all the time in the movie because of the way he looks other actors.
the lighting and the colors which used in the movie was more of a rom-com lighting than a horror movie. all those pale blue and soft sunshine was not scary at all. the whole time you watching the movie the director is telling u there is something bad gonna happen for the main character and guess what?? it will! what I'm saying is there is absolutely no suspension. many may say this movie was good because it was different and there were no ghosts, monsters or other stuffs and it was all with every day objects. okay it was but, duh! not any real thing is scary! I mean look at the "it follows". the great underrated movie of 2014. or even "don't breath". these are different too. but the thing that made "get out" so special for critics and overrated was the fact that, get out was about BLACK PEOPLE and RACISM.
in the end "get out" is not a movie which you would talk about it with your friends to tell them how brave you are!… Expand

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Ashwin36905Jun 4, 2017

It's funny, it's scary, it's clever and it's incredibly unique. Daniel Kaluuya finally gets the large stage to match his talent and Jordan Peele effectively delivers an important message embedded in a very good horror. It makes you laugh andIt's funny, it's scary, it's clever and it's incredibly unique. Daniel Kaluuya finally gets the large stage to match his talent and Jordan Peele effectively delivers an important message embedded in a very good horror. It makes you laugh and gives you goosebumps and it works! 7.4/10… Expand

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RagnarokMikeJun 3, 2017

Excellent film. A proper suspense thriller, not relying solely on jump scares. Great performances all around, but Daniel Kaluuya particularly excels in his role. It's completely ridiculous in the best of ways. A perfect satire of casualExcellent film. A proper suspense thriller, not relying solely on jump scares. Great performances all around, but Daniel Kaluuya particularly excels in his role. It's completely ridiculous in the best of ways. A perfect satire of casual racism, and just remember people, saying there are evil white people, isn't the same as saying white people are evil. One of the best movies of it's kind this decade (and more), an instant classic.… Expand

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gogogo21Jun 3, 2017

Contrary to the many takes and reviews that this movie has received, this movie is neither enlightening, fresh or most importantly, entertaining as a whole. The most dissappointing aspect of the movie is that the director actually succeeds inContrary to the many takes and reviews that this movie has received, this movie is neither enlightening, fresh or most importantly, entertaining as a whole. The most dissappointing aspect of the movie is that the director actually succeeds in capturing the proper mood of eeriness that hooks the interest of the audience when watching a movie of this category. Unfortunately, the movie crashes and burns when all the pieces start coming together - or rather does NOT come together. The symbolism comes hard and heavy, and many audiences will already know the racial undertones that the plot conveys. It is actually solidly acted with all the actors going full bore into their respective characters, and the story creates the mood of off kilter discomfort very well when it comes to the interactions between the straight laced protagonist and the surrounding cast.

However the movie devolves into a series of illogical missteps that completely undermines the intent of the movie. Nothing is more dissapointing than seeing a movie start off with great promise and anticipation for a satisfying conclusion, than to see it totally fall apart at the wheels no sooner than the start of the second act, and this is precisely when this movie loses its appeal completely.

Serious, possibly thought provoking situations foreshadowed at the start of the movie break down into outright buffoonery more akin to a Wayans brothers Scary Movie plot. One particular development is a shark-jumping moment that makes the movie go from psychological thriller to full on science fiction. Many of these twists and the direction that the movie goes into seem to have been to make a symbolic or overt social commentary, something I understand is a point the film is attempting to create. However, the method is clumsy and ridiculously heavy handed. The most disappointing part is that the commentary is on point - but the sacrifice made to story, plot and logic is so insulting to the audience that the imagery is dulled to an afterthought. Many guides to the hidden meanings of this film exist, but as a movie watcher, should we really need to have a guide book to a story in order for it to make any semblance of sense?

I am fairly harsh on this movie because it is one of those films where the initial plot is interesting enough to capture you, you invest your time to learn more, and the result is a slap in the face. You feel cheaply tricked by the time the end credits roll. Most importantly, the subject matter that this movie explores deserves quite a bit more than this schlock.… Expand

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alejandro970May 31, 2017

One of best ideas for horror genre. Unbeatable debut of director Peele; who achieves an brilliant story about hidden racism, supported by unexpected, ingenious turns from comedy to thriller, thriller to horror. Whitford and Keener remarks asOne of best ideas for horror genre. Unbeatable debut of director Peele; who achieves an brilliant story about hidden racism, supported by unexpected, ingenious turns from comedy to thriller, thriller to horror. Whitford and Keener remarks as the parents of evil.… Expand

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MrMoonshineMay 29, 2017

This film had so many flaws and so much nonsense that it would be hard to even know where to begin. I watched based on the good reviews. So, not my bad. Your bad! You know who you are! :o)

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Patrique_BrazilMay 24, 2017

The best work of Jordan Peele. Georgina is the best caracter on this movie. Love it! Watch a brazilian critic on my youtube channel:
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ianbenoirMay 24, 2017

Good acting but won't change the main fact: the story is really really bad, laughable. You wont even get jump scares, because its a stupid movie. In other words, If you try to tell the story of this movie to a friend in few words, you'llGood acting but won't change the main fact: the story is really really bad, laughable. You wont even get jump scares, because its a stupid movie. In other words, If you try to tell the story of this movie to a friend in few words, you'll understand how ridiculous it will sound. Get out and stay away from this movie.… Expand

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flylexMay 22, 2017

Jordan Peele really was a great director in his first production, showing abilities that many others older in the branch have not been able to do with so mastery. The film in itself is a great criticism to the racism in the United States andJordan Peele really was a great director in his first production, showing abilities that many others older in the branch have not been able to do with so mastery. The film in itself is a great criticism to the racism in the United States and the people that pemosam that not Are racist because they voted for obama or have a black friend. The first act is normal a little cliche but it is not tedious, in a short time the movie shows that something is wrong and since then the inquetación does not stop, the soundtrack helps a lot in that set She passes everything that a horror soundtrack has to have.the second act is very good it increases a lot the self theories that probably will not be certain the third act really closes in an integral way frightening and courageous together the film is great there are no execessos Daniel Kaluuya, the humor works even in this genre and the plot is Very well told and closes perfectly.note 93… Expand

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RafaSchmittMay 21, 2017

Agora estou realmente fazendo um teste. Preciso entender como funciona este sistema, pois estou achando interessante. Pode ser que eu realmente goste.

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lanceeyyMay 20, 2017

I. LOVE. this movie. I was skeptical of it at first, since I knew the director was Jordan Peele, I thought "Oh this is going to be a comedy" or something. I WAS WRONG. The movie starts off with a light tone, and in the middle of it all itI. LOVE. this movie. I was skeptical of it at first, since I knew the director was Jordan Peele, I thought "Oh this is going to be a comedy" or something. I WAS WRONG. The movie starts off with a light tone, and in the middle of it all it just gives out a feeling of discomfort. A feeling of awkwardness. It's a good feeling because that's what the movie sets out to achieve. The feeling of impending racism, of being stereotyped. The movie sets out to give us a feeling that we are not welcome here.

Coming into the cinema, I really had no clue what this movie was about, apart from what they divulged in the trailer, and the trailers even added to my confusion.

The movie does a great job of setting the overall eerie-ness of the atmosphere. The soundtrack does wonders to it as well! Although this movie isn't a comedy, it had some really funny scenes that you can tell Jordan Peele just couldn't help himself. The timing of the comedy, and the scarcity of it, is why this film is gold to me. The comedy comes at such a time where we're just coming off a heavy, intense scene, and the director just wants us to take a breather. A little comic relief. And it is effective! It is well timed. I applaud them for that.

I don't have anything to say about the acting other than, it was good, not great. What I will say though, is the movie is unoriginal. When I found out the real reason for everything at the end, I felt as if I've already seen this plot twist somewhere else before. A lo and behold, I remembered the movie "The Skeleton Key". It's not that old of a movie, but it had a similar plot. That's the only part where I felt this movie did weakly. The lack of originality. But where they lacked in originality, they made up for in execution! Bravo.… Expand

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TabhaMay 20, 2017

Straw man revenge masturbation. Comedy bits were good, though. Jordan Peele knows how to tell a joke but using racial tension to create suspense probably isn't good for the national zeitgeist. It's no Putney Swope.

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badgerryan19May 19, 2017

Fantastic film. What a gripping and compelling plot. What a refreshing horror/thriller movie in February when we usually get crap.The movie was incredibly well acted and it kept you on edge the entire time. The movie was surprisingly veryFantastic film. What a gripping and compelling plot. What a refreshing horror/thriller movie in February when we usually get crap.The movie was incredibly well acted and it kept you on edge the entire time. The movie was surprisingly very funny as well. Jordan Peele does a fantastic job on his first big film.… Expand

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shanetac1May 18, 2017

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The movie was interesting but figured out what was going on right at the beginning. Made the mistake of saying this out loud to my girlfriend and ruined it for her aswell. It is pretty obvious though very early on if you have watched alot of movies. I have seen the movie skelton key and this was just like that.
When the father says about his parents being sick and the gardener and maid being the two that took care of them it was 100% obvious, plus it then confirms this by showing the grandpa/gardener running like an Olympic athlete (the father had also mentioned his father had been an Olympic runner just before then). I did enjoy watching Chris getting even though and some of the more subtle items in the film were very well done it was just everything was completely predictable, even the meeting with the blind man it was obvious what it was leading to. I did get an uneasy feeling watching some of the scenes but didn't find it the least bit scary. Chris' friend did provide good comic relief as well. It was okay, not deserving of all the praise though as not anything that hasn't been done before.
The acting was very good.
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joskeprotMay 17, 2017

This was a long and boring movie. Every 'scary scene' was predictable. The midpoint didn't build anything up to the climax, the climax was just a few scenes with a lot of blood.
The reason pleople rated this movie high is because they areThis was a long and boring movie. Every 'scary scene' was predictable. The midpoint didn't build anything up to the climax, the climax was just a few scenes with a lot of blood.
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FuturedirectorMay 15, 2017

Even if Get Out may look offensive for colored viewers, it is predictable, entertainning and truly satisfying enough to hardcore the audience that pay for watching a great thriller.

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AuthorityMay 14, 2017

Get Out is a wonderful little horror film with a dash of comedy. Its stranger in a strange land premise is grounded enough in reality that the "that's odd" moments don't make you think the main characters must be intentionally stupid to moveGet Out is a wonderful little horror film with a dash of comedy. Its stranger in a strange land premise is grounded enough in reality that the "that's odd" moments don't make you think the main characters must be intentionally stupid to move the plot along. Much of the charm of this movie is derived in a Joss Whedon like way by playing against the tropes we have been conditioned to expect. Get Out deserves more than the 8 I gave it, but my tastes tend more towards the blockbuster spectacle. For the smaller more atmospheric movie that it is, it probably should be a 9. Either way it is well worth your time to give it a look.… Expand

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Jess_HillMay 10, 2017

This is a brilliantly inventive thriller that expertly exploits horror tropes, delivering a masterful commentary on the fear of minorities in America writ into an original story that is utterly compelling. The very best horror films exploitThis is a brilliantly inventive thriller that expertly exploits horror tropes, delivering a masterful commentary on the fear of minorities in America writ into an original story that is utterly compelling. The very best horror films exploit the anxieties of an era, becoming emblematic of their time, and Peele's sharp and oftentimes hilarious take on the complexities of black and white experiences against the backdrop of a classic cabin-in-the-woods setup is sure to become an instant classic. The pacing is careful, the soundtrack is excellent, and whilst there is some minimal gore, this is not a blood soaked slash fest, and the majority of the film is played as a tense and captivating thriller. 8.69/10… Expand

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voxottoMay 11, 2017

It's a Surprise horror movie, you go in not expecting much but the quality is really good, the acting is good and the plot is good. Even though you mostly know whats going to happen, don't you ''know that's going to happen'' about all theIt's a Surprise horror movie, you go in not expecting much but the quality is really good, the acting is good and the plot is good. Even though you mostly know whats going to happen, don't you ''know that's going to happen'' about all the movies? Even if you think you know whats going to happen, you haven't seen something exactly like this.
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RelaxedmikeMay 8, 2017

Simply put..A movie either holds your attention or it doesn't. This one does. I kinda liked the interracial thing..thinking it was going to another place. But this little sweetheart was serving only one master...a nicely deranged family. MySimply put..A movie either holds your attention or it doesn't. This one does. I kinda liked the interracial thing..thinking it was going to another place. But this little sweetheart was serving only one master...a nicely deranged family. My wife and I ate the entire extra large bucket of popcorn too!!!… Expand

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TurbodowgMay 8, 2017

A very well made film with a decent plot and twist. Not as remarkable as made out by the critics but still worth a watch. Well acted, funny in places and at times disturbing. The subject of race is dealt with maturely without it becoming theA very well made film with a decent plot and twist. Not as remarkable as made out by the critics but still worth a watch. Well acted, funny in places and at times disturbing. The subject of race is dealt with maturely without it becoming the usual hating on white people nonsense. There are some deep themes juxtaposed against an over-the-top narrative. I'm looking forward to the next film the director makes.… Expand

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MiqhtMay 7, 2017

Jordan Peele took his time with this one. Probably the first horror movie that was actually realistic, no jump scares, no scary little demon girls, just really really edgy stuff that kept you biting your nails the whole time. Not to mentionJordan Peele took his time with this one. Probably the first horror movie that was actually realistic, no jump scares, no scary little demon girls, just really really edgy stuff that kept you biting your nails the whole time. Not to mention hilarious. In my humble opinion, the greatest HORROR movie I have seen.… Expand

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cachouMay 7, 2017

The worst film I have seen in a long time. Slow, boring, predictable, and the violence at the end is simply disgusting. It didn't give me any thrill (not like the subtle, psychological violence in Black Swans, for instance). Just made me wantThe worst film I have seen in a long time. Slow, boring, predictable, and the violence at the end is simply disgusting. It didn't give me any thrill (not like the subtle, psychological violence in Black Swans, for instance). Just made me want to leave the theater. I felt cheated of my $15. My husband and our friend felt the same. This film is transparently symbolic: how alien a black guy feels in the middle of white people, how much violence there is in society, how the white people have the power, control the blacks, and entertain clichés about them, and so on. Guess who's coming for dinner was so much more subtle! And it was fun. Nowadays it looks like a young filmmaker needs to put violence in his film to be noticed because people got desensitized. I agree with the reviews which say that this film got excellent reviews from the critics simply because they were afraid of being called racist.… Expand

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shoulderoforionApr 24, 2017

meh. after all the hype surrounding this movie, i was thoroughly expecting to get wowed, throw in "cabin in the woods" alum bradley whitford & the thirst was real. i was seriously underwhelmed by this movie, and other that 80's/90's whitemeh. after all the hype surrounding this movie, i was thoroughly expecting to get wowed, throw in "cabin in the woods" alum bradley whitford & the thirst was real. i was seriously underwhelmed by this movie, and other that 80's/90's white horror homage with the quirky best friend, this flick left me flat. No idea why it made as much money as it did, but glad some people enjoyed it.… Expand

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zedzdedMay 3, 2017

This has to be one of the most overrated movies of all time. It's got an identity crisis, it doesn't know if it wants to be a horror or a comedy or a racial commentary and it fails in all three.

The horror isn't very scary, the comedy isThis has to be one of the most overrated movies of all time. It's got an identity crisis, it doesn't know if it wants to be a horror or a comedy or a racial commentary and it fails in all three.

The horror isn't very scary, the comedy is sparse and the racial commentary amounts to 'man, white people say dumb **** over and over and over again.

The major premise of the white people's motivation doesn't add up and as others have said it takes over an hour before it's revealed what the plot of the movie is.

If, like me, you're not from the US, you're going to find this agonizing over the correct way to behave to black people really tiresome too.

In it's favour, some of the acting is pretty good. I recommend to avoid.… Expand

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red_ninja_9May 3, 2017

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. How is this movie have such high rating, it sucked. I like Jordan Peel, but he should stick to making skits. This is a weird, stepford wives wannabe that is littered with racial stereotypes that makes no sense. These older guys are buying young black men's body to transcend via brain transplant (okay??) so they can live longer yada yada. Pass!… Expand

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johnem95May 3, 2017

Get Out impressed me, especially with it being Jordan Peele's directorial debut. It's a confident, smart, and well-paced film with some great surprises up its sleeve to go along with a crowd-pleasing finale.

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zhuwangpMay 2, 2017

When I went on Rotten Tomatoes, the rating on Get Out honestly shocked me: 99%? And 100% with top critics!!! I don’t like to use rotten tomatoes to evaluate movies but damn! This is crazy. So I went to see it and… it is pretty good. Good forWhen I went on Rotten Tomatoes, the rating on Get Out honestly shocked me: 99%? And 100% with top critics!!! I don’t like to use rotten tomatoes to evaluate movies but damn! This is crazy. So I went to see it and… it is pretty good. Good for comedy, but horror?

Let me get it straight first: I think it is a very good movie! It is smart, well-shot and original. I think it tangled a very taboo subject and successfully. It asked the question: are really comfortable with racial differences. Unlike 90% of the movies today that treated way too seriously than it is, it poked fun of it by showing some of the social awkwardness. They would keep on saying things like “black is the new white” and “I would vote for Obama a third time” but on the other hand gave the main character with a strange eye. Admitted we all have it once in a while when we first meet diversity. It poked fun of people’s political correctness yet ignorance on the inside. I find it funny and refreshing. However, the problem is this kept on repeating and feel very unrealistic. I felt like I was watching an M Night Shyamalan. Speaking of which, at times I even wondered if the film directed by him because there were so many similarities to his styles, such as the awkward dialogues, constant and random close ups and most importantly, very out of nowhere twist which I won’t spoil.

I did like the cinematography. I liked the set. The house looked like familiar yet unique. It looks like somewhere your neighbor lives but to me it also felt like one of those southern cotton farm in the old times. It gave me a sense of uncomfartability but it doesn’t creep me out, which I would expect from an horror film. I think the problem is that everything is way too well polished. By that I meant that every things looked way too clean and it felt the budget was way bigger than it was (5 mil). Split on the other hand, had a slightly bigger budget but it had a more indie look, which helped to raise the suspense and dread. One thing I did like is the sunken place. I won’t spoil it, because it is hard to describe anyways, but just watch…..

The big problem is that the comedy went too far, especially from the actor Lil Rel Howery. He is very good and very likable, but his section is so over-the-top that it clashes with the tone of the movie. Long story short, I liked it as a social commentary rather than a thriller or horror film. I felt the advertising is very misleading. There were many plot holes, which again, I don’t want to spoil. Good Movie, but great, not really!!… Expand

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reermcMay 1, 2017

Very good thriller!!! Race stuff aside... the plot works, it's suspenseful, greatly acted, original and creepy. Jordan Peele has some future ahead of him. Good.

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dashtagMay 1, 2017

With an outstanding cast, a great director, and amazing writing, "get Out" is to please. It has many messages about preventing as well as helping racial discrimination, and white people using racism to support black people. I found it veryWith an outstanding cast, a great director, and amazing writing, "get Out" is to please. It has many messages about preventing as well as helping racial discrimination, and white people using racism to support black people. I found it very interesting, and the twists we're fantastic. I highly enjoyed this, and the ending was good, as well as the soundtrack. Nothing really built my suspense to stay with me, but it's still great.… Expand

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mikemccallisterApr 30, 2017

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I'm a big horror/thriller fan so I intentionally avoided reading anything about "Get Out" prior to watching because I like to be totally surprised.

From the very first scene of the movie it pile-drives the viewer with racial tensions so heavily, with no nuance, that for the first twenty minutes I was expecting a really clever twist later in the film. I figured it was all misdirection for a huge plot twist. However, after about 45 minutes I started realizing that maybe it wasn't trying to be clever and was simply playing it straight. Although I held out hope for a major twist it became obvious that the "twist" was going to be that the girlfriend was part of the family cult, and I was very disappointed to be right.

"Get Out" reveals itself to be, in the final analysis, just a middling thriller. I was shocked to discover that it had received almost universal acclaim. In my honest opinion, this film is only receiving high marks because of either blind racial solidarity or the fear of being labeled a racist by writing a less-than-glowing review. It's a competent production - it looks great and has a cool soundtrack - but the actual plot is so flimsy that its attempts at satire are weak. I can't imagine why anyone honestly thinks that this film is anything other than a mediocre popcorn-muncher that just so happens to include a hot-button political issue in its premise.

Daniel Kaluuya gives a great performance as does LilRel Howery. If it wasn't for them, this movie wouldn't even have been worth watching. I was disappointed in Catherine Keener's performance; I've admired her past work but here she just phones it in. The rest of the cast was so boring they're not even worth mentioning.

My favorite part of the movie was when Walter, the groundskeeper, came running out of the darkness at Chris. It was so strange and off-putting that it made the hair on my arms stand up! That's the kind of stuff you hope for in a horror film but sadly those moments were in short supply. The other parts that were supposed to be "odd" were just forced and cringe-worthy (for instance: Georgina's near-meltdown when her and Chris have their one-on-one conversation).

"Get Out" is too hollow to be considered profound and too self-indulgent to be considered good entertainment. However, I think that the director has the talent to someday make a film that lives up to his vision.… Expand

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LordFAFAApr 29, 2017

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Acting and casting is pretty good but the whole racist thing isn't necessary at all. Have the idea that they did that just to create a buzz. They could've done the story without the racial issue and then it would've been less predictable and better IMO. At one moment I had the feeling I was watching a comedy ("Get em grandpa!") The maiden was scary AF though.… Expand

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XxBenoOApr 27, 2017

這部電影特色，把很平常的題材，每一步穿插點幽默，每一步透漏點懸疑，每一步隱藏點刺激，亦利用正反向的手法，微妙暗示種族議題。PS:I like the plump guy. XD

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qamasterApr 26, 2017

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Pretty mediocre movie. In the beginning it was a little intriguing, and then the intrigue began to be gradually delayed until I got bored. But most of all I was disappointed by the ending. What kind of doctor is this - he already cut the patient's head and threw half of his skull into the rubbish bin, while the donor was still watching TV in the other room.… Expand

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MaXiMuS_54Apr 25, 2017

"The Stepford Wives" in a different coat of multiculturalism. I thought this was going to be original. Can't believe anyone is praising it because it's far from original.

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chidimeApr 24, 2017

This movie could have gotten a 10/10 from me if not for 2 things: 1) the transplanting brains stuff. I mean, they could have stopped it at just selling slaves and the movie would have made sense. Transplanting brains and consciousness wasThis movie could have gotten a 10/10 from me if not for 2 things: 1) the transplanting brains stuff. I mean, they could have stopped it at just selling slaves and the movie would have made sense. Transplanting brains and consciousness was just too much. 2)How did the friend arrive in the police cruiser? I mean, come on....

Overall, good movie. First horror movie that actually scared me, and really original too. But those two parts I mentioned messed it up for me.… Expand

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christiangoettApr 23, 2017

Als ich den Trailer sah, war ich nicht wirklich überzeugt, bin aber dennoch heute in die Vorpremiere gegangen und muss sagen, dass der Film mich sehr positiv überrascht hat. Am besten fand ich allerdings den Humor des Films. Im Kinosaal wurdeAls ich den Trailer sah, war ich nicht wirklich überzeugt, bin aber dennoch heute in die Vorpremiere gegangen und muss sagen, dass der Film mich sehr positiv überrascht hat. Am besten fand ich allerdings den Humor des Films. Im Kinosaal wurde öfter gelacht als in mancher Komödie. Was ich auch für Erwähnenswert halte, ist die Tatsache, dass der Film sehr lange braucht um wirklich Fahrt aufzunehmen.
Was mich allerdings wirklich gestört hat, ist die Tatsache, dass der Trailer schon viel zu viel von der Story zeigt und jetzt wo ich den Film gesehen habe, habe ich mir den Trailer noch mal angesehen. Leider zeigt der Trailer sogar schon den Plottwist. Das ist ne Sache, die geht meiner Meinung nach gar nicht. Gut, dass mir das damals als ich den Trailer sah nicht aufgefallen ist.
Dennoch alles in allem ein sehr guter Film bei dem sich der Gang ins Kino wirklich gelohnt hat.… Expand

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DirigiblePulpApr 22, 2017

A near master class in tonal balance. Every scene can be viewed through a lens of either horror or comedy and it works; this is truly exceptional. A great reactionary performance from Daniel Kaluuya, full of responsive eye twitches andA near master class in tonal balance. Every scene can be viewed through a lens of either horror or comedy and it works; this is truly exceptional. A great reactionary performance from Daniel Kaluuya, full of responsive eye twitches and half-smirks that speak volumes.

The social satire cuts deep, especially in its revelation of a white liberal racism outside the stereotypical redneck variety, but the film relents a bit in the final act. Same goes for the horror elements; the finale is a bit of a stretch (even if it is fittingly cathartic) and the movie doesn't reach for the extreme hard enough to justify its more out-there elements (Behold the Coagula). It kind of falls awkwardly in the middle; a half measure.… Expand

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max1cApr 22, 2017

A fairly mediocre racist propaganda film. It's not a bad film per se but there's almost nothing good about it either. If you want to watch a good thriller/horror film I would recommend watching The Guest instead of this.

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43in2014Apr 21, 2017

The short verdict: It's a weird, shocking and surprising thriller that puts a new spin on race relations in the US. It's a must-see! >
Related media: I am not aware of any. >
What's it like?: (All in trailer!) Caucasian girl invites AfricanThe short verdict: It's a weird, shocking and surprising thriller that puts a new spin on race relations in the US. It's a must-see! >
Related media: I am not aware of any. >
What's it like?: (All in trailer!) Caucasian girl invites African American boyfriend to see her parents in the suburbs for the first time, but everything feels weird from the beginning, including the closet-racist parents, robot-like maid and groundsman (both African American), etc. In the end, the two of them need to 'Get Out' of that suburb. It's a weird, shocking and surprising thriller that puts a new spin on race relations in the US.
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1. The film gives a weird vibe from the very beginning to the very end, making me tense the whole time.
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2. There are many shocking and surprising instances that made me jump out of my seat! They are intelligent thrills not cheap ones.
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3. The film reminds the viewers of the race relations in the US, that despite the prohibition of slavery in the 1860s and the Civil Rights Act of the 1960s, still create uneasiness among Americans. It then goes further to suggest that nothing has really changed.
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1. There is the usual cliche of people not moving fast enough to Get Out! Why are some people so complacent despite them being smart people and with all the warnings available? Ha ha...
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2. There are some medical procedures portrayed that should not be feasible at this time. The author has taken this film into science fiction territory, when he need not do so.
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3. What had happened to the maid and the groundsman doesn't make sense. Why choose them for that purpose? >
How would the different age groups rate it?
Children: (The film is not rated for them.)
Teenagers: For those who can see this R-rated film, it’s an Excellent. Young adults: Excellent
Medium age adults: Excellent
Old adults: Excellent
My rating: 5/5 (no half scores). Pay to watch it in the cinema and then buy the DVD.… Expand

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VanetaApr 15, 2017

See Get Out multiple times to discover some of the myriad meticulous details that layer the film with African American history and social analysis enhanced by Peele's direction and Abels' music. All the actors are wonderful but DanielSee Get Out multiple times to discover some of the myriad meticulous details that layer the film with African American history and social analysis enhanced by Peele's direction and Abels' music. All the actors are wonderful but Daniel Kaluuya's emotional range is breathtaking and olympian.… Expand

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Critic_MeisterApr 13, 2017

Get Out is an almost perfect movie. Jordan Peele showed that he is one of the best directors in the world right now, the cast was well selected and the acting was great and the script and plot were also really well written. As of now, Get OutGet Out is an almost perfect movie. Jordan Peele showed that he is one of the best directors in the world right now, the cast was well selected and the acting was great and the script and plot were also really well written. As of now, Get Out is my second favorite movie of all time, just behind Christopher Nolan's Dark Knight (the second film in the dark knight trilogy).… Expand

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bkristmanApr 11, 2017

Interesting and different black comedy/horror film . Starts out slowly with a few cliche horror movie scenes and works its way into kind of an awkward racial social drama .
After that it morphs into a cult horror film.
It's fun watching ourInteresting and different black comedy/horror film . Starts out slowly with a few cliche horror movie scenes and works its way into kind of an awkward racial social drama .
After that it morphs into a cult horror film.
It's fun watching our hero go thru the various phases. The sledgehammer ending scene kind of seemed out of place with the rest of the film's subtleties but i guess they had gone as far as they could with the concept in 2 hours. Well worth seeing .No real rewatch value though.… Expand

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CineAutoctonoApr 6, 2017

"Get Out" was an incredible movie, and of all the things I can reward, this one has been intriguing, you feel that you need to get out of a serious problem like that of the protagonist of the film, and this movie is going to grab you from the chair.

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moviecritic68Apr 2, 2017

Screenplay was cleverly written to scare the crap out of you suddenly & at different scenes interject street humor. Better than your run of a mill horror film. A few racial uncomfortable overtones mixed in. Overall my attending audience &Screenplay was cleverly written to scare the crap out of you suddenly & at different scenes interject street humor. Better than your run of a mill horror film. A few racial uncomfortable overtones mixed in. Overall my attending audience & myself enjoyed it.… Expand

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ericdee15Mar 28, 2017

Awful movie! Not scary stupid plot line! Honestly have no idea why this film was so highly rated. Other than his buddy that worked for the TSA nothing else was entertaining whatsoever about this about this movie. The racial aspect was nothingAwful movie! Not scary stupid plot line! Honestly have no idea why this film was so highly rated. Other than his buddy that worked for the TSA nothing else was entertaining whatsoever about this about this movie. The racial aspect was nothing special!… Expand

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GerardistheWayMar 26, 2017

Jordan Peele's first outing as a writer (co-writer, actually) on a major Hollywood production brought us the 2016 action-comedy "Keanu", a movie that was much better than it had any right to be given its absurd premise. Now, not only writingJordan Peele's first outing as a writer (co-writer, actually) on a major Hollywood production brought us the 2016 action-comedy "Keanu", a movie that was much better than it had any right to be given its absurd premise. Now, not only writing solo, Peele finds himself in the director's chair with "Get Out", a film that hundreds or even thousands of aspiring directors and screenwriters would kill to have as their first. Promised a race-savvy mix of comedy and horror going in, I can say first-hand that this movie does not disappoint. Peele has truly achieved something great here.

For those of you who haven't seen the trailers or have no friends who have gone to see it already (I would recommend moving out from under the rock beneath which you reside, in either circumstance), allow me to bring you up to speed with the rest of the viewing world. Chris Washington (Daniel Kaluuya) is preparing for the milestone of all milestones in dating: meeting the parents of his girlfriend Rose Armitage (Allison Williams), Missy and Dean (Catherine Keener and Bradley Whitford, respectively). Now, this would be stressful enough as is, but the fact that Chris is black and Rose is white makes things even worse in the mind of the former. She implores him not to worry--Dean would have voted for Obama a third time if he could have, Chris (and the audience) are informed--but once they arrive, things take a turn away from the usual nervous, eager-to-impress overreactions into situations that are increasingly absurd and disturbing in equal measure. The growth in the number of older white people interested in him (Stephen Root), the strange behavior of the only other black people on the property (Betty Gabriel, Marcus Henderson, LaKeith Stanfield), and a seeming universally mutual desire to keep him cut off from his friends in the outside world (Lil Rey Howery) all lead Chris to believe that he has been brought to the Armitages' remote lake house for different purposes entirely (I don't think it's too much of a spoiler to say that yes, he has).

This could easily have been another forgettable, run-of-the-mill horror thriller that pits blacks against whites in the name of some cheap thrills and big box office returns. Luckily for Peele, he demonstrates immense skill as a writer, employing a sort of "less is more" strategy and simply putting together the pieces that he has assembled into a structure that audiences will understand as it is but contains other, more subtle ideas and meanings for them to discover with the use of a little brainpower. He's also careful not to give away too much too fast (as many others in the genre often do), and as the film first creeps and then full-on sprints towards its unbelievable conclusion, a twist better than any seen in horror in the last two decades--better even than the one in "Don't Breathe", or the hokey but effective 'the killer was the corpse in the bathroom' bit from "Saw"--is likely to have you on the edge of your seat, scared out of your wits but practically begging for more. Additionally, Peele works the horror-comedy angle effectively to provide much-needed comic relief when things start getting too serious, and the pitch-black humor thrown into some scenes (one that comes to mind is a time towards the beginning when, after learning of a car accident Chris and Rose were in because of a deer, Dean comments that he wants to "kill them all" because there are "just too many of them", unsettling his daughter's boyfriend) makes them all the sweeter for their unmatchable comic timing perfected on "Key and Peele". Perhaps best of all is--and hold on to your hats for this one, people--there is some real depth and complexity of character here beyond what is immediately obvious (*chorus of shocked gasps*). The white people in the film are not socially backwards, ultra-violent neo-Nazis. They are upper-middle class liberals, and they do what they do not because they hate blacks but, in a bit of a surprise reversal, because they adore them. As one character puts it, "Black is in style."

It's great to me that Peele had such an amazing collection of talent, both in front of the camera and behind it, working to help his vision become what it was truly meant to be. The score by Michael Abels in particular stands out to me for its successful return of abrupt, screeching violin to horror movie soundtracks for the purposes of suspense creation (I could've sworn I was watching a John Carpenter film), and classic songs like "Run Rabbit Run" are used to hilariously frightening effect. Kaluuya is likable and even fascinating in some bits as the protagonist, Whitford is so friendly and charming as Dean that you hope and pray he doesn't turn out evil, and while I can't say too much without some major spoilers, Williams is effective in unexpected ways as Rose. The end result is utterly immaculate, and deservedly so.

I have only two things left to say. "Bravo!" is one. "More, please!" is the other. 10/10… Expand

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Tss5078Mar 26, 2017

It's the new movie everyone is talking about and critics are raving about, as for me, I couldn't wait to get out...of the theater. Guess who's coming to dinner? It's a black man coming home to a rich suburban white families house for theIt's the new movie everyone is talking about and critics are raving about, as for me, I couldn't wait to get out...of the theater. Guess who's coming to dinner? It's a black man coming home to a rich suburban white families house for the weekend, and despite their black servants, they're extremely nice to their daughters new boyfriend, too nice, something weird is going on. Yes, something weird is going on, only Chris Washington (Daniel Kaluuya) is too stupid to realize it! He's so deeply in love with his girlfriend of all of four months, that not only can't he see what's going on right in front of his face, but he doesn't try to talk to her about it, he doesn't try to investigate any of it, he just sort of goes with the flow. People are raving about this noir thriller, when it is one of the most poorly written films I've seen in a while. Major plot holes aside for the moment, there is absolutely no character development, no chemistry between the actors, and worst of all they don't even reveal the main plot until twenty minutes before the thing is over! Yes, it's weird, yes, something is going on, but the writers don't even hint at what that is! They don't even give us a chance to figure out what it could possibly be. At first it was interesting and I was hoping there would be clues to help us figure out what might be going on, that maybe Chris would find evidence or over hear something, but no such luck. Maybe there could have been a scene without him, that gave us some insight, there was absolutely nothing until the very end, when it was all thrust into our faces and even then it really didn't make a whole lot of sense. Without giving anything away, they never answer the fundamental question, why black people? I never liked traditional noir, but at least most of the time the acting is good and you have some idea of what's going on. This film is just one big circle of confusion and to be honest with you, aside from some terrific comic relief, I hated every minute of it.… Expand

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foxgroveMar 25, 2017

Although suspenseful and nicely paced for the most part, this suffers from having a hurriedly staged finale and a few too many loose ends. One is left wondering just how the black victim will explain the incredible events that he hasAlthough suspenseful and nicely paced for the most part, this suffers from having a hurriedly staged finale and a few too many loose ends. One is left wondering just how the black victim will explain the incredible events that he has uncovered. Also the story arc involving the investigating friend lacks credibility and causes suspension of disbelief to just keep mounting. Still, the big reveal when it arrives is a good one and there is a compelling performance by Allison Williams which nurtures the interest.… Expand

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Rebecca31Mar 24, 2017

All you film fans out there get yourselves to a cinema and see Get Out. I was completely blown away by this truly tremendous horror/thriller. It has you from the moment it starts, gradually reeling you in further and further all the whileAll you film fans out there get yourselves to a cinema and see Get Out. I was completely blown away by this truly tremendous horror/thriller. It has you from the moment it starts, gradually reeling you in further and further all the while becoming more tense, sinister and shocking. Horror movies in recent years have been seriously lacking in quality and originality so hats off to Jordan Peele for this absolute gift of a movie. He really knows how to construct a horror movie and frighten the life out of you. Highest recommendation I can possibly give.… Expand

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Compi24Mar 22, 2017

"Get Out" is not only a strong debut for writer/director/comedian extraordinaire Jordan Peele, it's as much a scathingly satirical glance at the dangers of eugenicist thought as it is at racist thought. It's a study in how long a filmmaker"Get Out" is not only a strong debut for writer/director/comedian extraordinaire Jordan Peele, it's as much a scathingly satirical glance at the dangers of eugenicist thought as it is at racist thought. It's a study in how long a filmmaker can effectively hold an audience within the gray area between "awkwardness" and "fear." And it's also an effective, star-making showcase of the up-and-coming talent at the center of this film - Mr. Daniel Kaluuya himself. Indeed, the upward-trending drum of modern horror beats on with this film, yet another win for the genre and Blumhouse Productions in particular.… Expand

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BladeBitMar 22, 2017

What a **** film, everything was entirely predictable. Nobody I saw this with was as impressed as all the critics are saying. How this film is unique enough to garner all this praise is beyond me. Apart from it's "muh racism" message it isWhat a **** film, everything was entirely predictable. Nobody I saw this with was as impressed as all the critics are saying. How this film is unique enough to garner all this praise is beyond me. Apart from it's "muh racism" message it is completely forgettable.… Expand

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DOUGKMar 21, 2017

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. It isn't a very good comedy but it is dark and it is well made and well acted. As usual, many things don't make sense especially some of the twists but that doesn't matter much. The distrust between the races theme is extremely well done even if it is extreme. The story isn't great but the direction and photography are excellent. Most white people have a lot of fear of black men and this film may shock people into some serious thinking about the other side of the coin. Until the 60s, black men could be killed and black women could be raped in the South and sometimes elsewhere with very little chance that the perpetrators would face justice. And many innocent blacks were prosecuted and sentenced throughout our history for all sorts of crimes. Bravo for the people who made this film.… Expand

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KaptenVideoMar 20, 2017

Oh yeah: a horror movie that is actually good. A rare bird, this, no? You could predict the quality – or at least freshness – from the trailers but nothing will quite prepare you for this joyride which is a contender for the best horror movieOh yeah: a horror movie that is actually good. A rare bird, this, no? You could predict the quality – or at least freshness – from the trailers but nothing will quite prepare you for this joyride which is a contender for the best horror movie of recent times, and crafty enough to satisfy also those who don’t really care about horror movies. Such as me.

Brother (Daniel Kaluuya) dating a white girl (Allison Williams) is dragged to her family estate for the weekend. But something is off from the very start of the journey, and it gets stranger by the minute. There’s a variety of cool cats in smaller supporting roles and you will probably not know them by name, but I will list them anyway: Bradley Whitford and Catherine Keener as the mother and father, Caleb Landry Jones as the brother, Betty Gabriel as the house maid, LilRel Howery as one of the funniest cases of black guy acting like Hollywood comedy black guy I can remember. IMDb claims he is a rising stand-up comedy star, and he’s surely an instant crowd-pleaser here. You will love every precious minute the guy gets to grace the screen.

But back to the movie at hand. „Get Out“ is an effective horror piece but director-screenwriter Jordan Peele’s ambitions are decidedly wider than that, and he can meet the high standards that he has set. If I have to to summarize his biggest accomplishment, then I would say that Peele proves to be a master storyteller. There’s a surprising diversity and depth to material. It can be followed as social commentary (what it’s like to be different; how covertly racist the modern society can be), classic horror story (adventurer braving the lands unknown) and a crafty cat-and-mouse thriller where the joy of watching rises from following how every "chess piece" is moved and how the others react.

In addition, there’s an unexpected comic relief going on, mainly acted out by LilRey Howrey as mentioned above. And last but not least, the movie makers have really taken their time with the characters and the setting to build an natural, convincing atmosphere which can stand on its own and doesn’t have to rely on cheap horror tactics as sudden horrifying noises and movements. Peele actually uses some of those too, but in a way that doesn’t feel exploitative; these help to strenghten the oppressive atmosphere and further show how the main character feels.

If I may nitpick a little, the central hero deserves to have some more individuality because he mostly gets to react to awkward and/or unpleasant situations like in black version of „Curb Your Enthusiasm“ or something. This one-note-performance by Kaluuya honestly gets a bit monotone before the action-filled final act.

But all in all, the chosen approach is understandable because „Get Out“ is only 103 minutes long and has a lot happening. And to credit the cast one more time, everybody’s offering a top-quality work, even the people in smallest roles. Considering how much their faces are shown up-close, it’s no mean feat. I’d even call it one of the most memorable ensemble movies of recent times.

There are also some pacing issues, mostly during the end which would be more hard-hitting if played out faster, especially as some major turns are not that hard to figure out by the middle. Of course, that would require attentive watching and not checking your phone all the time, as many youngsters do these days. Also, horror fans would probably like to see more gore but this is not a problem in itself. So the movie’s not near perfect but what is, eh?

„Get Out“ is that rare kind of horror movie that really deserves some major-ass awards or nominations. Maybe Oscar noms for original screenplay, directing, and several possible picks from supporting cast (Betty Gabriel, Bradley Whitford, LilRel Howery if I can pick three). If you liked this little gem that deserves to be called born classic, then you will be pleased to know that it’s been already popular in cinemas. It only cost 4.5 million USD and has already brought 113 mil from the U.S. box office alone.

"Get Out" is the best movie of 2017 I’ve seen yet. And I have seen ten! Get off your ass and run towards the cinemas!… Expand

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VeldkampPhilipMar 20, 2017

Amazing movie that everyone should watch. The movie sets up the main characters brilliantly in the first half of the movie and then proceeds to flip everything on its head. Amazing plot twist that really shocked me. The horror aspects areAmazing movie that everyone should watch. The movie sets up the main characters brilliantly in the first half of the movie and then proceeds to flip everything on its head. Amazing plot twist that really shocked me. The horror aspects are quality and the acting is supreme. The whole movie made me want to see more and intrigued me greatly. Furthermore, the underlying theme is powerful.… Expand

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EdeltraudMar 19, 2017

Modern & interesting enough, but not really anything scary, if that's what your looking for. Even the psychological stuff could have been amped up. I enjoyed it -- but not a fan of Allison Williams, she's cardboard-y in all her roles. It'sModern & interesting enough, but not really anything scary, if that's what your looking for. Even the psychological stuff could have been amped up. I enjoyed it -- but not a fan of Allison Williams, she's cardboard-y in all her roles. It's too bad the movie didn't make better use of Chris' jujitsu skills at least once & it seemed like a big deal was made about the family's racist son/brother but then the character was basically dropped except for a plot device. Some original takes & the TSA angle is a lot of fun. It's worth a watch, definitely when it gets to netflix.… Expand

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MooseCoopsMar 19, 2017

A fresh new movie with a lot of unpredictable plot elements. Has a lot of hidden gems that improve the movie the second time. Not a horror movie, much more of a thriller with humor sprinkled throughout. Highly recommended.

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Matthewb13Mar 18, 2017

Get out is directed, written,and produced by critically acclaimed comedian Jordan Peele. I loved this movie, it was so refreshing to watch. The main character played by Daniel Kaluuya is excelent, throughout the runtime of this film he isGet out is directed, written,and produced by critically acclaimed comedian Jordan Peele. I loved this movie, it was so refreshing to watch. The main character played by Daniel Kaluuya is excelent, throughout the runtime of this film he is always curious about everything that is going on around him. It was so nice to see a smart lead character who you can root for and not scream while watching "WHAT ARE YOU DOING!!!". He always makes the decisions that you want him to make. The whole plot of the story was so original that you could never guess what was coming even if you thought you did. The comedy aspect was mostly given by Lilrey Howery and was sooo funny and always showed up at the right time. The main flaw i have with this film is that i think it sometimes doesn't know when to be a horror or a comedy and i wish they could of done a little better with that element of the film. Overall i liked Get Out quite a bit and ill give it a B+… Expand

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FTWOblivionMar 17, 2017

Like the shining meets resident evil meets a Black Mirror episode....awesome

One of the more anxious films Iv seen in a long time. Would definitely see again

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JackOurslerMar 16, 2017

This movie surprised me. After seeing jordan's last move "Keanu", i expected verily little from this. But i was wrong. The way the move is shot is superb. The acting is amazing. And i thought the way jordan found away to show racism in aThis movie surprised me. After seeing jordan's last move "Keanu", i expected verily little from this. But i was wrong. The way the move is shot is superb. The acting is amazing. And i thought the way jordan found away to show racism in a horror movie was great. This movie is amazing and i highly suggest seeing it straight away if you havent yet.… Expand

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jkendra585Mar 16, 2017

This is my first ever horror film, I just don't care for the genre. Saw this because it was getting such raves. Agree with someone else that this was more of a "psychological thriller shrouded in social commentary" which IS right up myThis is my first ever horror film, I just don't care for the genre. Saw this because it was getting such raves. Agree with someone else that this was more of a "psychological thriller shrouded in social commentary" which IS right up my ally. I'm giving it a "10" not because it is perfect, but because it breaks new ground, showing race from the outsider point of view. I thoroughly felt Chris' unease every step of the way. After you watch it, go to BuzzFeed for the 22 things you probably missed. The film is loaded with symbolism, most of which I DID miss. I think that's what elevates the film above pure horror--the directer was extremely crafty. And witty to boot. Kudus! i look forward to his next....… Expand

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hicholesterolMar 15, 2017

This movie is not about white hate. I'm sure this is what black people actually feel like when meeting a white family for the first time. But this first time run at making a movie by Jordan Peele was a hit. The anxiety in the movie is so wellThis movie is not about white hate. I'm sure this is what black people actually feel like when meeting a white family for the first time. But this first time run at making a movie by Jordan Peele was a hit. The anxiety in the movie is so well acted that the whole audience was holding their breathes in the theater. If you're looking for a perfect thriller to keep you on edge, this is the movie for you.… Expand

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coatoan90Mar 14, 2017

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. What do you get when you mix Body Snatchers+The Stepford Wives+Racial tension? Get out. The film as you can guess is pretty unoriginal in it's attempt to be a story. I really don't have much positive to say about the movie, I wasn't scared, I wasn't in "Suspense". The premise of the movie is that it leads you to believe that "These perfect white liberals are kidnapping black people to turn them into sex slaves". And like an M night shyamalan twist, it turns out they are actually "Body Snatching" black people. I say rent it when it comes out on DvD, I mean it's an "Ok" movie, but nothing to really get out and go to theaters about.… Expand

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marcmyworksMar 14, 2017

Get Out is probably one of the smartest and most creative horror films of the 21st Century. Focusing not only on racial discrimination but also with its overall creepy vibe. I was so amazed with Jordan Peele's ability to break trend from hisGet Out is probably one of the smartest and most creative horror films of the 21st Century. Focusing not only on racial discrimination but also with its overall creepy vibe. I was so amazed with Jordan Peele's ability to break trend from his hilarious comedic roots to write and direct such a poignant and well thought out thriller.… Expand

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nsquires76Mar 14, 2017

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This is a film, unlike anything we've seen in recent memory. First time director and skit comedy legend Jordan Peele delivers a thrilling, suspenseful, and thought-provoking piece of artwork for his debut film. Whether it is the soulful moody music of Donald Glover's Redbone that help set the scene, to the emblematic awkwardness of meeting your significant other's parents for the first time. This artwork explores how our most vulnerable past experiences have shaped who we are, how cultural disconnect in race can make even the simplest of interactions more complicated than needed. But most importantly how we view black in America. This film challenges you to think about what your sunken place is because it is different everyone. Because Chris' sunken place only looked liked he was watching tv because in the most helpless point of his life Chris was watching tv. So if you want a film that isn't afraid to push to you to the edge and make you feel a little uncomfortable then 'Get Out' might the film for you.… Expand

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EGCriticMar 14, 2017

Wow, this movie has a great cast and the plot is intricately woven to maintain one's interest in the movie and to relate to it on an individual basis. As a Black male I can actually picture something like this taking place.

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JWYSSMar 13, 2017

Not Impressed.
Racist and Stupid.
Add the plot has been done before many times over in a hundred ways. If you saw the trailer you saw the whole movie.

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jdiazMar 12, 2017

"I'm T, S, **** A. We handle **** That's what we do."

I wholeheartedly hope Get Out gets nominated for Best Original Score. This is Michael Abels' first movie score and he absolutely kills it. Bringing back violins to horror movies was"I'm T, S, **** A. We handle **** That's what we do."

I wholeheartedly hope Get Out gets nominated for Best Original Score. This is Michael Abels' first movie score and he absolutely kills it. Bringing back violins to horror movies was genius.

Watch this movie with an audience. It really improves the experience.… Expand

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jaybob2kMar 12, 2017

It wasn't funny. It wasn't scary. It just wasn't. I'm not sure what the critics were watching. The racist innuendos were typical and overused similar to "One of my best friends is black." Don't waste your money.

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Brent_MarchantMar 12, 2017

Despite some occasional pacing issues during the first hour, this satirical sci-fi thriller described as "Guess Who's Coming to Dinner?" meets "The Stepford Wives" delivers hefty laughs, ample suspense and biting social commentary that mightDespite some occasional pacing issues during the first hour, this satirical sci-fi thriller described as "Guess Who's Coming to Dinner?" meets "The Stepford Wives" delivers hefty laughs, ample suspense and biting social commentary that might make even the most self-avowed open-minded viewers squirm. Writer-director Jordan Peele hits a home run in his debut feature, making a mark that one can only hope is a sign of things to come. Those who enjoy thought-provoking cinema with unexpected plot twists are sure to like just about everything this release has to offer.… Expand

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AxeTMar 11, 2017

It's too bad this goes where it does, because it starts off well creating a sense of underlying expectant tension made by people familiar with the genre doing what they can to abide by it yet also subvert it. The writer/director understandsIt's too bad this goes where it does, because it starts off well creating a sense of underlying expectant tension made by people familiar with the genre doing what they can to abide by it yet also subvert it. The writer/director understands moviemaking craft better than many given a shot and shows some promise. Unfortunately it completely dissolves into sheer ridiculous contrived silly nonsense and tries to go black humor which while understandable undermines the thriller aspect.
Good thriller or horror movies have the very difficult task of being original and impactful yet not going too over-the-top, something the great majority of these kind of flicks fail at nowadays and most now making them probably don't even care, which is why they aren't really any good! While at the same time the bar has maybe never been lower with the youth audience just eating the junk up not knowing how good it once was or could be.… Expand

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whitmorgan7Mar 10, 2017

Let’s talk about the best movie of 2017 for a little bit. No, seriously, this will be the number one movie of 2017 no doubt. It’s already earned a number 1 spot on my top 10 list of 2017, and its only March. Jordan Peele is a genius. ThisLet’s talk about the best movie of 2017 for a little bit. No, seriously, this will be the number one movie of 2017 no doubt. It’s already earned a number 1 spot on my top 10 list of 2017, and its only March. Jordan Peele is a genius. This movie is genius and it deserves all of the awards and praise.

Most people are chalking this up as a movie about racism, but don’t let that deter you from seeing it(if you’re that kind of person that is). From the beginning of the movie right up until the final moments, I was sitting, quite literally, on the edge of my seat. It will be a movie that will not only entertain you, but make you think as well. It’s got a lot of a Stepford Wives feel, and a little bit of an old school horror flick feel. So basically, it is awesome. The moments leading up the end will have you not wanting to blink, there’s a slight twist which most people will see coming, but some may not. Either way, it was satisfying.

Let’s talk about how this was Jordan Peele’s directing debut! I cannot believe we have not seen more from him before this. He’s a creative genius, and now that I know he has four more movies in the works I cannot wait. I will be supporting him until the end of my life. Perhaps one of the best directed movies I have ever seen. I love the fact he teamed up with Jason Blum, as we all know is another one of my favorites. From the cinematography to the story to the actors he chose and the blunt focus on racism, it was all perfect. He wrote a story that people need to see, and one that will frighten you honestly. Hand claps for Peele! He deserves it, and if he doesn’t get nominated and WIN some sort of award for this movie, we’ll all know it’s rigged.

The actors he chose for the characters couldn’t have been better chosen. From Allison Williams as the perfect daughter, to Bradley Whitford as the caring father, to LilRel Howery as the comedic relief and awesome best friend, to our main character Daniel Kaluuya, it was all perfect.… Expand

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giovannilarcettMar 10, 2017

I really loved the movie. I thought it was going to be your typical jump scare horror film. What I did not expect was the psychological thriller that it ended up being. This movie also brought with it a great blend of horror and comedy. WhichI really loved the movie. I thought it was going to be your typical jump scare horror film. What I did not expect was the psychological thriller that it ended up being. This movie also brought with it a great blend of horror and comedy. Which makes it quite unique compared to other movies in the genre. I highly recommend Get Out.… Expand

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ArianEMar 9, 2017

So many lines and scenes from this movie stick out to me time after time! I hope Jordan Peele keeps making great unique movies like this. If you don't know who Jordan Peele is, he's the director and he's a mixed race man who has been aSo many lines and scenes from this movie stick out to me time after time! I hope Jordan Peele keeps making great unique movies like this. If you don't know who Jordan Peele is, he's the director and he's a mixed race man who has been a comedian for a long time and knows about race issues from a special perspective. Even if you don't care about race issues or think you know all about it already, watch this movie.… Expand

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fknratMar 8, 2017

An unconventional thriller/horror that favors the perspective of a black man, which is rare in this genre. Do yourself a favor and avoid any and all trailers for this film, as they are inexplicably edited to give away key beats from the plot.An unconventional thriller/horror that favors the perspective of a black man, which is rare in this genre. Do yourself a favor and avoid any and all trailers for this film, as they are inexplicably edited to give away key beats from the plot. Go into the film clean and with no prior knowledge or expectations. Fine performances and a perfectly eerie, unsettling atmosphere throughout. One of the best thrillers/horror films I've seen in a while, putting it up there with It Follows and The Witch in terms of great horror/horror-ish movies with a subtle build, relying on atmosphere and performance over spectacle and gore.… Expand

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SpangleMar 7, 2017

Think about color. I do not mean race, just color. White, throughout cinema and life as a whole, has taken on a holy connotation. People are safe when they are in the light. Horror movies find their greatest tension at night, not the day.Think about color. I do not mean race, just color. White, throughout cinema and life as a whole, has taken on a holy connotation. People are safe when they are in the light. Horror movies find their greatest tension at night, not the day. Things do not go bump in the broad daylight. The light shows the truth, whereas darkness hides it and obscures it turning it into the unknown. White is safety. White lights envelope characters in a hidden suit of armor. On the other side of things, black has come to be seen as death and has a far more sinister connotation. The grim reaper wears black, witches wear black, the term black magic, and the darkness itself is black. Black is, more often than not, evil. But, it is through horror movies that these preconceived notions have always been challenged. In the tremendous horror film Psycho by Alfred Hitchcock, Marion Crane (Janet Leigh) is at her greatest danger in the light. Hitchcock, knowing that people equate white with safety, dumps his protagonist in a bright, white-lit bathroom where she quickly succumbs to the violence of Norman Bates. While horror films today still rely upon people's thoughts regarding white and black, Psycho and many other films saw an opportunity to subvert expectations and show audiences that the daylight is hardly the armor they once perceived it to be. George A. Romero's Night of the Living Dead took it even a step further and it is that film that serves as the greatest influence of Jordan Peele's Get Out.

In that film, Ben (Duane Jones) is the only black character and he is also the protagonist. Alongside him are exclusively white zombies and the catatonic white girl Barbra. These portrayals served as the basis for Richard Dyer's brilliant series of essays entitled, White. In these pieces, Dyer argued that white and black came to mean something entirely different in Romero's film. While beforehand, white had always meant pure and holy, whereas black was the exact opposite, Night of the Living Dead changed the talking points. In the film, white came to mean death. It represented order and rigidity. White was lifelessness and, as a result, white people had become zombies. Meanwhile, black was the presence of life. No longer was black the absence of color (life), it was instead the very embodiment of it with it standing it contrast to the zombie-like portrayal of whites. That said, Dyer also asserts that we can only see this dichotomy when whites and blacks are portrayed together. In films with exclusively white casts, such as Sam Mendes' American Beauty, audiences are blind to the whiteness of the characters. The whiteness is simply who they are and audiences miss just how much the characters in films such as that resemble the same lifelessness and rigidity of the zombies in Night of the Living Dead. However, by presenting whites and blacks in contrast to one another, Get Out is able to explore the relationship between the two colors in an entirely racial context.

As is readily apparent in the film, the whites are zombies. They are hypnotized and robotic, they are the pure embodiment of order and rigidity. When Chris (Daniel Kaluuya) is in their presence, they all uniformly look at him and stare him down. Their manner of speech is very structured, their commentary predictable (I knew INSERT BLACK ATHLETE or the Obama comments), and their seemingly positive reception towards Chris feels pre-coded. Everything is artificial in this environment and while the film shows it in a humorous light, the lifelessness of this gathering of people is astounding. When the Armitage family throws their yearly party, which is on the same day every year, the entirety of the guests pull up at the same exact time. When they play bingo, everybody wins. While these people may not be zombies, they certainly act like mindless zombies who simply go through the motions of living and are merely watching themselves life.

This, of course, is why the Armitages and other white families utilize blacks. Kidnapping them or roping them in via Rose (Alison Williams), the people of this suburb use black people as vessels for life. Whether it is to live again, to see, or any number of reasons, the whites in the film recognize that the blacks have something they do not: life. Chris is the very embodiment of life. He is energetic and, though cautious about meeting her parents, in love with Rose. He is living life to the fullest at this point in his life and looking positively towards the future. Even better, he is black. Per Dyer, black represents life and this is very much the case in Get Out. His friend Rod (Lil Rey Howery) is boisterous and loud, spitting out comical lines at the speed of light. Compared to every white character in the film, this duo of black characters are full of energy. Every white character, aside from when they put up a facade to trick blacks, just float by.… Expand

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ProsmoothMar 7, 2017

Clever, funny, smart, scary, gross, thought provoking, sickening, saddening, and in your face. Get Out made me leave the theater exhilarated as a fan of film, and quite depressed about certain things that really matter. I can't recommend it enough.

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