Get Out

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JLauSep 27, 2020

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. White girl dates black men/women, takes them home to meet her family but they have their bodies taken over by the aging family friends and then work at the house.… Expand

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strawhashiraJan 16, 2022

The nuanced foreshadowing, immaculate writing and shockingly new chills that shook an uncertain horror audience.

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JJ2FAS4UDec 30, 2021

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Gts08Jun 23, 2022

Peele writes his name into the Big Book of Big Horror Directors with his debut, the best debut I've seen this year, Get Out. The eerie and uncomfortable atmosphere, the feeling of unease, one of the greatest twists I've ever seen in a movie,Peele writes his name into the Big Book of Big Horror Directors with his debut, the best debut I've seen this year, Get Out. The eerie and uncomfortable atmosphere, the feeling of unease, one of the greatest twists I've ever seen in a movie, and a superb cast are the ingredients for an excellent horror. And Get Out is an excellent horror. 8.5… Expand

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siggi104Jul 8, 2022

Really nice narrative driven thriller. Could have definitely have more horror moments. The few glimpses of comedy hit every time, on time. A+ acting! The social commentary is on point as well. Jordan Peele can be proud calling this his firstReally nice narrative driven thriller. Could have definitely have more horror moments. The few glimpses of comedy hit every time, on time. A+ acting! The social commentary is on point as well. Jordan Peele can be proud calling this his first feature length, full fleshed movie.… Expand

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U_J_BoldDec 22, 2022

Really good, original and captivating, but not scary per se. Movie doesn't have an agenda, it is openly about racism from the first second to the last. So stop wining and just be glad you understood something. You don't complain that MarvelReally good, original and captivating, but not scary per se. Movie doesn't have an agenda, it is openly about racism from the first second to the last. So stop wining and just be glad you understood something. You don't complain that Marvel movies are too much about superheroes isn't it? Every red rating is racist.… Expand

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TVJerryFeb 28, 2017

Daniel Kaluuya and Allison Williams make a cute couple: He's black and she's white. When they go to meet her parents, the extremely accommodating family and some weirdly off-kilter help cause concern..and more. Writer/director Jordan PeeleDaniel Kaluuya and Allison Williams make a cute couple: He's black and she's white. When they go to meet her parents, the extremely accommodating family and some weirdly off-kilter help cause concern..and more. Writer/director Jordan Peele has created a slowly mounting sense of fear that's more about racial tension than cinematic scares. Still, the sinister portent builds with steady apprehension that leads to a brutal outcome. While satirical observations on prejudice add humor (and some plot points strain logic), the overall effect is suitably chilling and completely entertaining.… Expand

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zembowerboyMar 5, 2017

While it doesn't quite live up to it's overwhelming acclaim, and the trailers spoil about 90% of it, stripping the film of some of the surprise and suspense it could have had. GET OUT is nonetheless a striking debut for Jordan Peele,While it doesn't quite live up to it's overwhelming acclaim, and the trailers spoil about 90% of it, stripping the film of some of the surprise and suspense it could have had. GET OUT is nonetheless a striking debut for Jordan Peele, balancing humor, weirdness, and a lot of creepy into a hugely original package. The tonal shifts gel instead of clashing. GET OUT is most of all just a lot of fun and never boring.… Expand

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JoeCoolJun 15, 2019

I saw this after "Us", which I found highly overrated, and "Get Out" is a lot better despite it's pretty heavy racist message.

A pretty good, quite creepy, thriller that should be worth your attention. If you can get over the racist tone,I saw this after "Us", which I found highly overrated, and "Get Out" is a lot better despite it's pretty heavy racist message.

A pretty good, quite creepy, thriller that should be worth your attention. If you can get over the racist tone, it's quite good. If you take offense, you might be turned off by it.… 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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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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LeZeeJul 30, 2017

Now you're in the sunken place!

Not all the directional debut sees this kind of welcome from the audience. Yeah, Jordan Peele had written and directed it. It is similar to the 90s style mystery-thrillers. Definitely must see for the 90s, 80sNow you're in the sunken place!

Not all the directional debut sees this kind of welcome from the audience. Yeah, Jordan Peele had written and directed it. It is similar to the 90s style mystery-thrillers. Definitely must see for the 90s, 80s guys. It kind of looked like a black comedy, but I guess that's not they had preferred. Especially that teacup scenes and some of the close up shots, that freaks, yet very funny.

Well, this is the story of an interracial romance. When Chris decides to meet his girlfriend's white family, living outskirt of her hometown, all goes as planned. But he was not sure how her parents take it, that he's a black. Now everything has settled, but his visit started to take a strange turn after a series of weird events. What it is and how he overcomes it is the remaining tale.

The casting was amazing. The story was suspenseful. You would feel you can predict the scenes, but not that easy and when twist happens, you will realise it was simple as that. This is a hit film now, but if it was 20 years ago, surely would have gotten a cult classic status. And yes it is, thinking the future.

When this got out and its pre release, I thought it would disappear without any trace. It is rare a recognition a film like this to get to having a second string cast, debutante director and being a low cost film. I got entertained thoroughly as it delivered as promised. But I think some people are overjoyed and praising it like crazy. That's true if you are not a film fanatic, otherwise it is one of those decent films. Surely not to be missed. One of the best of this year.

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sanyrubNov 13, 2017

I don´t think it is a film we hadn´t seen before and I find the average ratings a little bit exaggerated. I don´t think this should be almost topping some blockbuster-art-pieces (few out there, I know) in these critics opinions to be honest.I don´t think it is a film we hadn´t seen before and I find the average ratings a little bit exaggerated. I don´t think this should be almost topping some blockbuster-art-pieces (few out there, I know) in these critics opinions to be honest. This is not new. It´s very well done thought, that´s its strenght. I liked it a lot and was engaged from start to finish. However the concept is not new or groundbreaking. Still definitey one of the most fun watches of the year. I especially liked the lead actor. And the comedy touches thanks to that character´s best friend were very welcome. Strong 7/10.… Expand

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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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moviemitch96Feb 27, 2017

First off, I was blown away and dumbfounded by this film's 100% rating on Rotten Tomatoes. I immediately thought to myself "There's no way it can be THAT good!" To give you a brief idea, some of the most acclaimed films of all time don't evenFirst off, I was blown away and dumbfounded by this film's 100% rating on Rotten Tomatoes. I immediately thought to myself "There's no way it can be THAT good!" To give you a brief idea, some of the most acclaimed films of all time don't even have this rating ("The Godfather" only has a 99%.) So I went into this while trying not to keep my expectations too high just in case. I'm glad that I did, because this film turned out to be good, but nothing more than good. It had some clever ideas and horror trope twists throughout, as well as some interesting background commentary on race in today's society, but other than that, the film was mostly played out predictably with no real game-changing elements or shocks like I had hoped. Overall, it's undoubtedly a clever and unique film in more ways than not and serves as a worthwhile directorial debut for Jordan Peele, but personally, I'd recommend disregarding that 100%, because simply put, it certainly isn't THAT good!… Expand

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LeonardoAmatoJan 7, 2018

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. An unusual "Black Mirror" like thriller that shows how the ambition and human dullness can be dangerous, conducing to terrible consequences. Shocking twists, well acted and directed, turning anxieties into nightmares.… Expand

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Voodoo123Jan 24, 2018

The cast of Get Out do a wonderful job here delivering memorable character performances. Brilliantly constructed sequences convey differing layers of racism from subtle to overt, combining with paranoia to form a psychological horror themeThe cast of Get Out do a wonderful job here delivering memorable character performances. Brilliantly constructed sequences convey differing layers of racism from subtle to overt, combining with paranoia to form a psychological horror theme with the main character Chris at the central focus through a white suburban nightmare, switching genre between an at times awkward comedy into a jarring horror thriller. After watching the grittier material on offer, I felt there was something a little off with the ending for me, so after finishing I recommend watching the deleted scene ending which, if used, would've pushed my score to 8/10. I would love Jordan Peele to direct more films /tv shows like this!… Expand

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Meth-dudeMar 22, 2019

Visually stunning and supported by an interesting and original story and great acting performances, Get Out is one of the most interesting horror movies out there. While it's not as good as what the critics seem to think, it's stillVisually stunning and supported by an interesting and original story and great acting performances, Get Out is one of the most interesting horror movies out there. While it's not as good as what the critics seem to think, it's still definitely worth a watch.… 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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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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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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Prime_ClarityMar 4, 2017

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I went in expecting the film to have very little depth and to be purely a "white people bad" type of film but was actually pleasantly surprised and entertained. I will say that I wish the film wasn't so based upon race and more about the family's mind control experiments, since this part of the film seemed far more interesting and had some science fiction roots. The slow build was well done by Poole but I felt the last 25 minutes of the film were rushed and didn't leave as much impact as I had hoped. The comic relief is great but sometimes overdone during serious moments of the film. (Rod and Chris in the car after) I felt the film would have won over both political crowds had it not been so focused on the issue of race. don't we get enough politics from the news/social media? I didn't learn anything informative about race while watching the film since stereotypes have always existed and so has racism. The movie has some amazing ideas that remind of past horror films but I believe it race-baits a little too much. Pros: Good pacing, strong lead role (Daniel Kaluuya), interesting use of ideas such as hypnosis and mind control to preserve a family for generations, sparing use of gore (but fantastic when used). Cons: Too focused around politics to win over both crowds, flimsy supporting cast, rushed conclusion. I would give it a 7.5 if I wasn't limited to having to choose full numbers. DISCLAIMER: This is coming from someone who is a Conservative and voted for Trump, and look I didn't give the movie an awful score, would you look at that... P.S The kill with the deer head was fantastic. (Definitely the most important spoiler in my opinion) :D… Expand

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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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sensorglitchJan 9, 2018

The movie wasn't really bad per se. But I don't really see why people think it's one of the top 10 movies of the year. It's an interesting story, but I wouldn't call this movie great.

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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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PracticedMar 5, 2017

We all know the racial tensions going on in our society today and this film does a good job of waking that line. The film, while starred by African Americans and having one that ultimately is the hero, tries to keep an even balance to makeWe all know the racial tensions going on in our society today and this film does a good job of waking that line. The film, while starred by African Americans and having one that ultimately is the hero, tries to keep an even balance to make all audiences happy. As a white male and one that has conservative political views I wouldn't say the film is as racist as some reviewers say. I get it, black people can be racist too. But this film never really came across as racist in any sort of way. For those who aren't happy - is it that bad for there to be a black male who is the star of the film? The main actor was excellent and again he stayed neutral on the whole race thing. Anyways moving past that, this is my first review on here and made an account for this specifically. The film was good but definitely not worth the critical acclaims. It was fun to watch but at times it could be slow. Peele did an alright job and that's why I'm giving this a 7. I feel like the only reason why this was rated so highly on Rotten Tomatoes is because the main actor is African American and Hollywood is showing their liberal bias. Look, he was great but the film itself was not worth the critical acclaim. The supporting cast was sort of lousy which really overshadows his rperformance. This isn't a must-see like it's played up to be but it's a good film to watch. Won't be an all time great.… Expand

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Smartant01Apr 21, 2018

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I liked the movie, and I thought the concept was quite innovative within the horror genre. I did have problems with the movie however - some of the conversations between characters were later inferred to in every case be an act of jealousy, to kind of tie into a major plot twist. I honestly didn't myself receive that information from watching these conversations at all, and I think this could have been communicated more effectively in the scriptwriting. I also felt the protagonist should have been more concerned with the situation - so I had to suspend disbelief at his actions(in fairness this happens alot in horrors). Aside from that I didn't get any strong emotions of fear, danger or creepiness. This is all of course an individual experience that might differ to other people. Other than that I thought the movie was well executed across the board with the actors, setting and the idea behind it was brilliant. 7.2/10, not a massive appreciation for this movie, but i'm glad i watched it.… Expand

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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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MonkiReviewsMar 4, 2018

I mostly enjoyed this movie. The acting was great, everyone in this film played their part excellently. The story was good, it started out slow and was a bit predictable, but I thought it was still suspenseful and fun to watch. The movieI mostly enjoyed this movie. The acting was great, everyone in this film played their part excellently. The story was good, it started out slow and was a bit predictable, but I thought it was still suspenseful and fun to watch. The movie isn’t very scary for the first 2/3 of the movie, but the last part was definitely creepy. The characters were great also, creepy, dramatic, and funny when they needed to be. I would reccomend this movie.… 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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mrdr4gonApr 7, 2018

A good, tense, psychological horror story brimming with satire. Looking forward to more of Peele's work as a director.

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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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Jaredc324May 17, 2019

Get Out is a visceral, meticulous and well-provoked and clued horror flick that's more of a worst nightmare than the thriller it poses to be. But deceiving us as a rom-com in the early goings. Jordan Peele succeeds what he set out to achieve.Get Out is a visceral, meticulous and well-provoked and clued horror flick that's more of a worst nightmare than the thriller it poses to be. But deceiving us as a rom-com in the early goings. Jordan Peele succeeds what he set out to achieve. The movie doesn't beat around any bush, it doesn't mislead or misinform you, it's a film (beat by beat) fueled by purpose and intention, and its intention is so relevant and resonant, it will leave you pondering for days or even weeks.… Expand

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luke100Jan 9, 2018

It gets a bonus point for being socially aware and making a horror movie about black people being afraid of white people, which, let's face it, they have more than enough reasons to be, unfortunately. But it was not scary in the slightest andIt gets a bonus point for being socially aware and making a horror movie about black people being afraid of white people, which, let's face it, they have more than enough reasons to be, unfortunately. But it was not scary in the slightest and the storyline evolved into ridiculous madness. Still, I was engaged for the majority of the movie, and the occasional humor definitely helped.… Expand

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rootsFeb 16, 2018

Intimidating and Suspensful. Successful in terms of creating frightening atmosphere and characterization.

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benskylerhillApr 23, 2018

Perhaps my expectations were too high, but Get Out really is not all that it's cracked up to be, and certainly--in my opinion--is not worthy of most of the Oscar nominations it received.

As a "horror comedy," it tries to be funny and scaryPerhaps my expectations were too high, but Get Out really is not all that it's cracked up to be, and certainly--in my opinion--is not worthy of most of the Oscar nominations it received.

As a "horror comedy," it tries to be funny and scary and it never really seems to succeed at either. The horror relies mostly upon the assumption that the viewer doesn't know what's really going on at this white family's home, but the twist that suddenly gives the "big reveal" is predictable about half way into the film. The humor mostly consists of awkward situations that the main character finds himself in and they certainly don't produce any laughs, but rather just concerned cringe-induced chuckles.

That being said, Daniel Kaluuya gives an incredibly emotion-filled performance as Chris and the dialogue--when it's not attempting at humor--is quick and effective at delivering Jordan Peele's admittedly original but flawed story and emotion involved therein.

Get Out is a predictable but sufficiently engaging thriller that clearly only received the Oscar nominations it got because of its political agenda.

Story: 5
Acting: 8.5
Script: 7.5
Visuals/Sound: 8
Entertainment Value: 5.5

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geewahJan 13, 2021

An enjoyable horror comedy. It is a confrontational look at race in America, but it's strength lies in nuanced comedy rather than the horror/thriller aspect which comes across as pretty weak at times.

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NickTheCritickNov 3, 2021

Chris decides to visit Rose at her family estate. When she meets the girl's parents, she thinks their strange behavior is due to the interracial nature of their relationship and discovers a shocking secret.
Peele makes a great debut film,Chris decides to visit Rose at her family estate. When she meets the girl's parents, she thinks their strange behavior is due to the interracial nature of their relationship and discovers a shocking secret.
Peele makes a great debut film, full of political satire. A film which, through a mix of genres (above all satirical comedy and horror) and through a masterful construction of tension, becomes the emblem of a strong criticism of racism. Original idea and great staging. You can find clear references to Kraner's "Guess who's coming to dinner" and Joe Dante satyrical style.… Expand

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HellHoleHorrorDec 6, 2022

The people I know judge you for your opinions and actions, not how you look or what you enjoy doing. This film doesn’t judge people either, it’s a balanced and engaging story, very well acted with interesting characters. It is not political.The people I know judge you for your opinions and actions, not how you look or what you enjoy doing. This film doesn’t judge people either, it’s a balanced and engaging story, very well acted with interesting characters. It is not political. I didn’t like the cinematography, the mixture of light blue and warm hues seemed pretty janky to me. There was also some warp stabiliser apparent especially for the car scenes. The dialogue quality was a little uneven, mostly on the men sounding a little crackly like hair rubbing on a microphone. The music was memorable although some choices didn’t feel appropriate. Some moments also felt scripted rather than natural. These are minor complaints though and only have a minor negative impact on the film. Get Out reminded me much more of Society (1989) and The Stepford Wives (1975) than Fight for Your Life (1977) which is a good thing as Fight for Your Life is a very obvious film whilst Get Out is more unexpected. There are some truly great moments. Worth watching.… Expand

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liamexeSep 2, 2022

The novel's topic made me think of the Hostel television series and the Skeleton Key movie. However, this film is superior to both. because political sentiments exist. I'd advise it to anyone looking to have a nice time.

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RekiazJul 27, 2022

Buen thriller, buenas tomas, el mensaje sobre el racismo, la forma de la resolución si hizo que pasara de un 9 a un 7.

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batuhanchuAug 25, 2022

The film didn't start out very cliché. Two different topics are combined. Fear and racism. It was different and beautiful, but the progress was very predictable. I can't say I was too scared, but I often felt nervous as I watched. The endingThe film didn't start out very cliché. Two different topics are combined. Fear and racism. It was different and beautiful, but the progress was very predictable. I can't say I was too scared, but I often felt nervous as I watched. The ending was very surprising. I think he deserves a chance.… Expand

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LamontRaymondFeb 24, 2017

As a horror fan, I enjoyed this film, but nothing about it is revolutionary or amazing. I'd take "You're Next" or "It Follows" or "A Horrible Way to Die" or even "The Guest" over this by a landslide. But it's light fun. Certainly betterAs a horror fan, I enjoyed this film, but nothing about it is revolutionary or amazing. I'd take "You're Next" or "It Follows" or "A Horrible Way to Die" or even "The Guest" over this by a landslide. But it's light fun. Certainly better than most of that "The Conjuring 2" nonsense that hollywood is so obsessed with these days. The lead actor is excellent in this, though I can't say much for Williams. EDIT: One of the most overrated films of all-time.… Expand

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wesker2012Mar 20, 2018

I'm a fan of Peele, but this movie was grossly over-rated. I was looking forward to watching it, but it was a very average movie. The first half was engaging and held promise to be a satisfying movie, but in the end, it just felt tooI'm a fan of Peele, but this movie was grossly over-rated. I was looking forward to watching it, but it was a very average movie. The first half was engaging and held promise to be a satisfying movie, but in the end, it just felt too cliche, obvious, and flat. It wasn't particularly scary or funny and I didn't notice much racial/social commentary other than overused cliches.… 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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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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SEROJJul 13, 2018

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I don't think the movie is overrated. The plot was intense and interesting and i liked how it developed. A movie that no paranoid should watch. The racism was a bit too much though (for both sides). I hated that they didn't show what happened to Andre afterwards.… Expand

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JJJDec 16, 2017

The first two thirds of the movie are an intense, taut thriller (with some humor). My heart was pounding and I was actually yelling 'Get Out!' There is a menace hiding under the so-called nice people. The brother character was sufficientlyThe first two thirds of the movie are an intense, taut thriller (with some humor). My heart was pounding and I was actually yelling 'Get Out!' There is a menace hiding under the so-called nice people. The brother character was sufficiently scary, the parents - definitely creepy. Everyone else - WTF is going on? But, what a hugely disappointing ending. The ending resorted to pure trope horror crap. Unique concept = Lost with this un-unique unoriginal ending. Did I switch channels and find the ending to a different movie? Did the same writer who wrote the first 2/3rds write this stupid ending? Did the writer just give up? Did the producers decide they needed chopped body parts and 'fight to the death' scenes and re-write the ending? The writer should have found a much smarter resolution, in keeping with the rest of the movie. Too bad.… Expand

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FranzHcriticMar 9, 2019

I watched this as a school project, and I thought that I would be watching some cliched social commentary. Admittedly, Peele proves he has skill as a director and writer, displaying a surprisingly suspenseful movie. But I could guess the plotI watched this as a school project, and I thought that I would be watching some cliched social commentary. Admittedly, Peele proves he has skill as a director and writer, displaying a surprisingly suspenseful movie. But I could guess the plot about halfway through. And still, 'Get Out's' themes of race are tired and monotonous. Nothing I haven't seen before. The performances were the best thing about the movie, especially Kaluuya and Williams. But I just couldn't really break into the film because it's message has been overdone by so many films in recent era that it taints all of them. It's more 'Meh' than 'Oh, come on!"… Expand

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MaxPayneIsGodJun 13, 2018

With all the hype surrounding this movie I truly expected something ground breaking, that isn't what I got. Its a slow burn with a predictable pay off at the end. The acting is pretty good and the narrative is an interesting idea howeverWith all the hype surrounding this movie I truly expected something ground breaking, that isn't what I got. Its a slow burn with a predictable pay off at the end. The acting is pretty good and the narrative is an interesting idea however nothing about it was relatively "scary" there is no way it should be as praised as it has been.… Expand

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section20mi6Mar 11, 2018

A grotesquely bizarre film that explores race and gender issues with twists that are simply considered uncomfortable to watch for some audiences.

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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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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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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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CriticFerJan 18, 2018

I'm not someone who likes to see horror films but this wasn't that scary or funny. It's fine, the movie's fine but is not a movie that needs to be in the awards seasons. Still, there's great acting, good cinematography, good music, some funnyI'm not someone who likes to see horror films but this wasn't that scary or funny. It's fine, the movie's fine but is not a movie that needs to be in the awards seasons. Still, there's great acting, good cinematography, good music, some funny jokes and decent directing and writing, is just not my thing.… 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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awalJul 30, 2017

It's not that the emperor has no clothes, but he may only be wearing a tshirt and shorts. Part of the problem was certainly due to the fact that I saw this on video after the hype and critical reaction had been built so high that it couldn'tIt's not that the emperor has no clothes, but he may only be wearing a tshirt and shorts. Part of the problem was certainly due to the fact that I saw this on video after the hype and critical reaction had been built so high that it couldn't possibly have lived up to its 87 Metacritic score and 99% Rotten Tomatoes score. If you like your social satire to be "hit-you-over-the head" (repeatedly and literally) obvious, then this might be the movie for you. I guess knowing Jordan Peele's other work, I shouldn't have expected "Guess Who's Coming to Dinner," but I did expect maybe an ounce or two of character development and nuance. This doesn't have that. All the tropes have been done before (did you know that white people play lacrosse and like to ask black people about the NBA?).

That said, there are plenty of things to like about this movie. The acting is pretty solid (with the exception of Catherine Keener). Daniel Kaluuya is fantastic. Allison Williams, despite a pretty weak track record, holds up her role with aplomb. Milton "LilRel" Howery steals the show with his role as the comic relief/truth teller. Peele's direction does a fantastic job with capturing the creepiness inherent in the setup. It's worth a watch when it makes it to HBO or Netflix, but you may be upset if you shell out the $6 or $7 to see it on PPV.… Expand

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CheetahiceFeb 24, 2017

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I think that this film was very strange. At some points I thought to myself "Am I watching a horror movie or a thriller?". The cast did an okay job with the film. The plot line was very similar to A Cure For Wellness. The part with the deer made out of bones was way to weird for my taste.… Expand

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eva3si0nJan 20, 2018

I don't understand why this movie has received such high rating and all add him in TOP-movies of 2017. Maybe I also not up to the end understand the culture of Blacks in the American society, but the movie on myself average. Actors aI don't understand why this movie has received such high rating and all add him in TOP-movies of 2017. Maybe I also not up to the end understand the culture of Blacks in the American society, but the movie on myself average. Actors a monotonous, a plot still right at the beginning. And any it is not the thriller, but rather black comedy. Kind of ironically it didn't sound)… 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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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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AkumaJackAug 8, 2017

Get out is not bad, but neither is good.
It doesn't know what it wants to be. Imo it shines when it tries to be a satirical comedy with horror tints, like one of those trash horror movies that try to convey a message.
Too bad it happensGet out is not bad, but neither is good.
It doesn't know what it wants to be. Imo it shines when it tries to be a satirical comedy with horror tints, like one of those trash horror movies that try to convey a message.
Too bad it happens rarely, most of the time it tries to be scary, without being it. It can't even be a thriller because the director spoiled the "Truth" in the first five minutes of the film, so you don't get the feeling of discovering the bad guys or something like that.

If it was a black (pun intended) humor comedy with horror tints in a slasher way it would've been awesome (every scene with lil rel howery is great), but when they try to sell you this thriller-esque "Who knows whats going on here and if there is something to fear" it is just pointless because you already know.… Expand

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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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DaddyO3Feb 14, 2018

Decent movie. Parents, please don't watch this when kids are around. There is plenty of violence and language that will warp young minds.

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ItsthatboiApr 11, 2018

A decent movie overall but characters were lack luster and not intriguing, this movie does nothing innovative (unless you've only seen 6 horror movies),and is a contender for most overrated movie of the decade. Dear white critics just becauseA decent movie overall but characters were lack luster and not intriguing, this movie does nothing innovative (unless you've only seen 6 horror movies),and is a contender for most overrated movie of the decade. Dear white critics just because you rated a movie about race highly doesn't automatically make you not racist than you.… Expand

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JohnGantJul 25, 2018

Its a litte bit overhyped but still a great movie. starts very intens but the end is a little flat.

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GrachechkovskiAug 10, 2018

The first part of movie is boring: the atmosphere does not escalate the plot even once. However, the second part of movie is dynamical: there are interesting actions but them ends is fast

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SinewsApr 8, 2020

Man, this movie was like Parasite the lesser. No doubt Jordan Peele has some directing chops, and for its time, it had an original and nuanced perspective on racial dynamics. What really bogs the movie down and keeps it from holding up areMan, this movie was like Parasite the lesser. No doubt Jordan Peele has some directing chops, and for its time, it had an original and nuanced perspective on racial dynamics. What really bogs the movie down and keeps it from holding up are its on-the-nose visual metaphors and its lame one-liners and quips that feel more at home in the Marvel Cinematic Universe than they do in a semi-serious black comedy, and serve as some serious mood whiplash. A decent first start, remains to be seen if its good enough to spin a career out of.… Expand

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Willywonka180Apr 10, 2021

While the film isn't awful by any means. I just couldn't stay focused on it for more than one hour, and that hour felt like two hours.

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AlcoholicGoatJul 22, 2022

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. My only real issue is the protagonist. He has a weak arc and barely relates to the theme of the movie. Interesting and weird ideas even if they go a bit too far out of left field for me. I think they're a bunch of crazy rich white people who brainwash/implant memories. I don't subscribe to the literal brain transplant. I'm sorry. That is way too far for me. If the main villain was revealed to be an alien or something then yeah but he's just a normal surgeon. It is a good and important movie but it needed another draft to really hone in the strengths of this movie. This is going to sound mean but I don't think it should have won for best screenplay. It's a bit too kitchen sink at times. I like the commentary and horror, it feels very Shyamalan-esque and I loved the music. It's just the protagonist. He was kind of passive the entire movie. If his backstory was the same except he was put into foster care then that could have given a bit more depth. Maybe he's trying to be whiter for his girlfriend's family because he feels that's the only way to climb the ladder in the world. Maybe it isn't "he wants to be whiter" but rather he was able to become a social chameleon through his upbringing, shifting from home to home. He feels like he has no identity of his own and his girlfriend is an anchor for him. So by that logic he's going to try as hard as he can to fit in. Then he realizes something fishy is going on and he can't stomach being treated like an other. He doesn't actively want anything in the final film and it's hard to connect with him because of that. Yeah he has a sad backstory but it feels undercooked. He should have his own reason for wanting to stay behind. Thematically and narratively, the movie is kind of at odds. I think I have pretty reasonable criticisms, I enjoyed it, I had fun during my first viewing in theaters. I think a 6/10 is still a passing grade and it's better than most debut feature films.… Expand

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AgentLviJul 7, 2023

not bad movie, but not good either. The story is really miss & match, visual is decent, and the voice is also decent

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jgzegerDec 6, 2017

This is one weird movie! I'm not sure if it is a social satire, black comedy, horror film, or all three rolled into one. Unless you really like weird, and I'm not sure that I do, I wouldn't spend time on this film.

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NikolayGMar 2, 2018

A mediocre B horror flick with a dumb ending. Mediocre because lots of stuff thrown into the movie is just a diversion and has nothing whatsoever to do with the plot. It's there only to trick you and is left as a hanging thread neverA mediocre B horror flick with a dumb ending. Mediocre because lots of stuff thrown into the movie is just a diversion and has nothing whatsoever to do with the plot. It's there only to trick you and is left as a hanging thread never explained. And in the end the answer to what's really going on is just ridiculous and kind of cliche. I thought the director was M. Night Shyamalan, that's how bad it is. But it turns out the director is black, and that I suspect explains the positive reviews. It's celebration is about political correctness. And so people conjure grand statements about how the movie is a commentary on racism, when it's nothing more than a mildly entertaining, unoriginal, long drawn out substandard Twilight Zone episode. It makes no sophisticated point about anything, and it doesn't work well as a drama or story. But it will keep you occupied as you empty your bag of popcorn.… 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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sandbornFeb 28, 2017

A lousy set up with a solid and clever last 30 minutes. The first hour is full of cringe-worthy dialogue with every white person acting as a caricature. It drags so much to get to the point, I thought I was going to leave. But when the planA lousy set up with a solid and clever last 30 minutes. The first hour is full of cringe-worthy dialogue with every white person acting as a caricature. It drags so much to get to the point, I thought I was going to leave. But when the plan is revealed and set into motion, it becomes an engrossing thriller. As a first time director, Jordan Peele does a pretty good job; but his screenwriting needs a bit of work.… Expand

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TadzioPazurSep 29, 2021

The concept is workable, but the execution is just bad.

The idea of racist clan conspiring on a young talented black man (with a twist) is something that could be made work, but the director did just a poor job: - pacing (two thirds of theThe concept is workable, but the execution is just bad.

The idea of racist clan conspiring on a young talented black man (with a twist) is something that could be made work, but the director did just a poor job: - pacing (two thirds of the movie is boring, nothing of interest happens) - bland (cliche?) racist tropes - not so grand grand finale - poorly interjected humor (the movie can't decide whether it is serious or tongue-in-cheek) - plot holes

Still, the twist (revealed at the end) is a nice one, so not a total waste of time.… Expand

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BroyaxSep 14, 2018

Un petit thriller qui a fait beaucoup parler de lui parce qu'on y voit un gentil Noir dans une maison de Blancs et comme il le dit lui-même dans le film (le gentil Noir) "quand y a trop de Blancs, je pars en vrille" ou un truc dans leUn petit thriller qui a fait beaucoup parler de lui parce qu'on y voit un gentil Noir dans une maison de Blancs et comme il le dit lui-même dans le film (le gentil Noir) "quand y a trop de Blancs, je pars en vrille" ou un truc dans le genre.

Si un gentil Blanc avait dit ça dans une maison de Noirs, ç'aurait été la lapidation publique. Mais faites comme s'il était toujours noir et remplacez par exemple avec "quand y en a un ça va, c'est quand y en a beaucoup qu'il y a des problèmes" et ça passe crème. Mais attention tout de même à ne pas désigner un lieu trop précis ou une zone géographique trop évidente du genre "on se croirait en Afrique", car il pourrait vous en cuire et vous finiriez lynché en place publique.

Evidemment, la victimisation bat son plein dans Get Out mais elle peut aussi être interprétée comme une sorte de fable allégorique, à savoir la paranoïa permanente des Afro-Américains (toujours la double majuscule, car on ne tient pas au procès public !) qui voient le mal partout, c'est-à-dire les méchants Blancs toujours en train de comploter derrière le dos des gentils Noirs innocents. Hélas, la fin du film efface toute ambiguité à cet égard et c'est certainement une occasion manquée.

Il reste donc un petit thriller qui a du mal à démarrer, puis qui vire dans une sorte de grand guignol carnavalesque dans sa dernière partie : c'est drôle en dépit de son délire ou grâce à lui, on ne sait plus... mais c'est drôle. Puis la fin est très classique, trop classique somme toute ( théorie du méchant Blanc tout au premier degré).

Mais imaginez un instant inverser les couleurs et au lieu d'un noir et blancs, faites-en un blanc et noirs : bonjour la tempête de merde merdo-médiatique qui ferait le buzz sur toute la toile ! non, le film serait carrément interdit ! on serait alors passé de la victimisation à la diabolisation... ou la stigmatisation. Ou un nom en "tion".

Aussi finalement, donnons une note neutre, une note suisse du lac des quatre cantons : un 5 standard et nominal, un milieu arithmétique propret : du gris en somme.… Expand

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arrivistOct 12, 2019

This is a stupid person's idea of what an intelligent film is like. It is fairly entertaining for the most part.

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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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babyfishmouthMar 24, 2018

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Not terrible, but can't see how this is in any way Oscar-worthy. If you're gonna make a movie about brain transplants, you better at least have something interesting to back you up. Oh, the character we immediately introduce as a hypnotist, and the guy who got kidnapped in the first scene, and the hypnotized servants... those are all related? WHAT??? And only an HOUR into the movie we find that all out? Crazy, man! What a twist!! Put this right up there with Citizen Kane! But seriously, the acting is pretty great and the movie's tone does weirdly keep you spellbound, hoping some thrilling twist lies just around the corner. If it did, this would be an awesome flick, but instead we get a dumb plot with a dumb ending that obscures all of the super valid points it was trying to make about race in the first place. Yes, white people are patronizing, yes they appropriate black culture, yes they don't think they are racist when they talk about Tiger Woods or Obama. All perfectly valid points that should get attention. But I don't come to the movies to just "get" the movie. There's more to a movie than just its message, and no excuse for a mind-numbingly inane plot. It would have made a decent 22 minute Twilight Zone, but doesn't have enough for a full feature length film. Unless it's the first movie you've ever seen, it is painfully amateurish and, leaving the "message" aside, the plot is ridiculous, predictable and without any imagination or layers of development. It's a premise, it's not a movie. Should've been called "Get On With It"!… Expand

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OandOFeb 26, 2022

The movie’s only original idea is the overt racial tension, but that’s a fault, because it’s so in your face. The hand wasn’t revealed too early, it was never hidden. If he wanted to make a movie about tensions a blank person might feel whenThe movie’s only original idea is the overt racial tension, but that’s a fault, because it’s so in your face. The hand wasn’t revealed too early, it was never hidden. If he wanted to make a movie about tensions a blank person might feel when visiting a white community, that’s fine. But try not to be so obnoxious about it. I saw very little reason to continue it a little more than halfway through. Don’t buy it, rent it, or torrent it if you know how to.… Expand

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PurekindFeb 2, 2019

I just found it all very average. Take out the political slant that is only getting so much attention and praise because of the zeitgeist of our times, imo, and I think it's doing very little worthy of even talking about. Without that stuff,I just found it all very average. Take out the political slant that is only getting so much attention and praise because of the zeitgeist of our times, imo, and I think it's doing very little worthy of even talking about. Without that stuff, I don't think this film would have even been given a second look by the vast majority of people.… 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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JeanDuchampFeb 8, 2018

A wrong choice again! Seemingly better and a little more sophisticated than any conventional movie about a guest who having come into an apparently welcoming ambiance and finding himself to be up **** creek without a paddle, neverthelessA wrong choice again! Seemingly better and a little more sophisticated than any conventional movie about a guest who having come into an apparently welcoming ambiance and finding himself to be up **** creek without a paddle, nevertheless miraculously escapes skipping from one cliché to another. As it's often the case with the movies of this kind, it gives a lot of expectations at the beginning but doesn't live up to them to the end. "No, no" - I kept telling myself - "it's certainly NOT THIS kind of a movie! It seems too subtle, too intelligent, with all this decent acting, plausible characters, camera work and so on and so on, it seems to be too good to be THIS KIND of a movie. It would be too simple, too stupid if all this is only about that a lovely ambiance is, in fact, not lovely but lethal and all those nice people are not nice at all but, in fact, dangerous maniacs, psychopaths, cannibals, rippers, crazy surgeons an so on..." "No, no" - I kept telling myself when the movie waddled into its second half and some alarming signs began appearing more and more persistently, suggesting that maybe once again I'd put a little more optimism in my anticipations than premises actually required... In short - yes, IT IS this kind of a movie - standard and unimaginative. My recommendation is to stay away from it!… Expand

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DrBo6Feb 14, 2018

This movie's score is so inflated that I decided to create an account to counter it. Overall, this is a very mediocre, if not bad, movie.

The movie has a great cast and is technically well made, but to enjoy either you have to get past aThis movie's score is so inflated that I decided to create an account to counter it. Overall, this is a very mediocre, if not bad, movie.

The movie has a great cast and is technically well made, but to enjoy either you have to get past a ridiculously dumb and incredibly predictable plot. It's listed as a horror movie but it never actually gets scary as the premise is just too far-fetched. For some reason it tries to do jump scares and even gore towards the end but never does it manage to be effective. Sure, the characters create a suspenseful atmosphere but it never manages to create any suspension of disbelief. I read other reviews that mention plot twists but I have no idea what they are talking about. Everything plays out in the most predictable manner.

As far as the social commentary goes, the movie depicts a world in which every white person cannot avoid making racial remarks for one second. I guess it fits the ridiculous premise, but I found it hard to draw any parallels to reality because of how grotesque the narrative is.

While it is watchable, it is very difficult to take seriously. Come on; there's even a scene in which a character summarizes the plot to outsiders and everybody just laughs at him because it is utterly ridiculous.… Expand

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Mooseboy999Feb 26, 2018

Really disappointed. Following glowing reviews from some of my most trusted critics, this left me totally cold. From a very lightweight plot to hammy acting during the final 3rd, I was left genuinely gutted.

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BladeLover2049Sep 11, 2018

You can not trust a horror movie when the main base is a political satire / criticism. It can go in two directions: in an abstract critique of the fear of power, or in a comedy about the imposition of pride on the values of everyday life. InYou can not trust a horror movie when the main base is a political satire / criticism. It can go in two directions: in an abstract critique of the fear of power, or in a comedy about the imposition of pride on the values of everyday life. In the film there is no middle point, not having a defined identity. A disappointment.… Expand

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AleoshaFeb 1, 2019

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. What I learned from this movie:
1) All black people are talented, or at least good natured.
2) All black people must talk like black people and dress like black people. If they don't - they're white inside.
3) All white people are evil. Even if the vote for Obama, they're still evil.
4) Since white people are evil, it's okay to kill them. It's okay to shot a woman in her belly then strangle her. Because, well, she's white… Expand

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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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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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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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JP32Jun 24, 2018

This has to be the most ass-backwards anti-racism movie ever made. It's not a call for understanding, it's a paranoid revenge fantasy, and it made me sick to my stomach.

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ourtimehascomeNov 27, 2017

Get Out is a typical thriller, though it fails to capture honest suspense. Instead, the anxiety is fueled by racist questions like, "Why are there so many white people?" & "Why don't the black people act like obvious black stereotypes?" TheGet Out is a typical thriller, though it fails to capture honest suspense. Instead, the anxiety is fueled by racist questions like, "Why are there so many white people?" & "Why don't the black people act like obvious black stereotypes?" The characters are unfunny and unrelatable, including the fat friend used as comic relief. Jordan Peele chooses to ignore important questions of race, and would rather provide heavy-handed commentary about misappropriation. It's at times trite, ridiculous, and blatantly unoriginal. It's The Stepford Wives with black people. It's Invasion of the Body Snatchers without the fascinating philosophical questions about humanity. And the worst part is, if it didn't talk about black people no one would care about this hackneyed disaster.… Expand

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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.
The reason pleople rated this movie high is because they are afraid to be called racist if they don't...… 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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GittoploDec 11, 2017

Sad and pathetic rip-off of Skeleton Key. Poor acting, predictable plot, little suspense and practically zero scares. Critics clearly had too much tea praising this dud. I am looking at you Mark Kermode.

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mavasquezFeb 20, 2018

Watched “ Get Out “ on tv, just by chance on a Sat afternoon much before the trailers and media hype came out ( 1/18 ?). I had never heard of it, my impression was it was a B suspense movie, I didn’t take it seriously as a piece of art. MuchWatched “ Get Out “ on tv, just by chance on a Sat afternoon much before the trailers and media hype came out ( 1/18 ?). I had never heard of it, my impression was it was a B suspense movie, I didn’t take it seriously as a piece of art. Much to my surprise, I was shocked that it could receive a nomination.… Expand

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sjdebieMar 13, 2018

Yet again another film massively over hyped it was impossible to live up to. Very interesting reveal at the end and good acting but filled with pretentious sjw dribble

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GoPortalMar 25, 2020

A boring movie full of gaps from the beginning to the end. It seems like the directors tried to play a trick to the audience and forgot the movie sense.

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MikefromAngusMar 1, 2017

I loved the trailer! that's why I went to see the movie. But heres the problem, the whole movie is just like the trailer. if you seen the trailer? then you seen the whole movie. theres was ONLY ONE small twist in the whole movie, everythingI loved the trailer! that's why I went to see the movie. But heres the problem, the whole movie is just like the trailer. if you seen the trailer? then you seen the whole movie. theres was ONLY ONE small twist in the whole movie, everything else was predictable. I was looking for more depth in the story. Overall a very big disappointment.… Expand

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