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alejandro970May 12, 2019

Peele preserves the magic that show in prima opus Get out. The idea of a evil twin that came from nowhere produce enough shivers until the last minute. A plot inspired on Twilight Zone with an epilogue that tributes the Twilight Zone.

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bennyslenApr 9, 2019

It's almost impossible not to compare with Get Out. It's almost as good as Get Out, but it felt more shallow. The amazing analogies and double meaning actions couldn't hold the hype. Also, amazing soundtrack.

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wevertonaguiiarMay 17, 2019

"Us" é um filme de terror que usa diversos elementos do passado, mas não de forma exagerada. Tem uma história empolgante, um diretor consciente e um elenco fantástico. Tudo isso junto gera um bom filme. As comparações com "Get Out" são"Us" é um filme de terror que usa diversos elementos do passado, mas não de forma exagerada. Tem uma história empolgante, um diretor consciente e um elenco fantástico. Tudo isso junto gera um bom filme. As comparações com "Get Out" são inevitáveis, e preciso admitir: Us não é tão bom quanto Get Out. Mas não precisava ser. É um filme honesto que apresenta bem sua história e sua crítica social.… Expand

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Alsethe2ndMay 28, 2019

I thought this movie was overall great on the first watch, leaving you with lingering thoughts, however the rules of the world were not true set in stone leaving plot holes and seemingly the rules only applied at times where the mainI thought this movie was overall great on the first watch, leaving you with lingering thoughts, however the rules of the world were not true set in stone leaving plot holes and seemingly the rules only applied at times where the main characters needed it. The plot twist was greatly played out, however made some earlier scenes confusing and incorrect (although it may align in a second watch through) other than that the movie was generally good from the eerie music and well thought out camera angles (for most of the film) the movie although not scary brought tension and a sense of curiosity to the watcher. Overall if you are looking for a scary and adrenaline rush film this definitely isn't for you, but if you are looking for an intriguing and tension filled film requiring you to think and figure out what is going on, I definitely recommend you give this one a try.… Expand

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Carol_reviewsApr 23, 2019

US is an excellent slasher with social commentary on the current state of affairs in the US. Do we fear the others as much as our selves? A bit ambiguous on the finer details of its plot, still Peel delivers another intriguing addition to hisUS is an excellent slasher with social commentary on the current state of affairs in the US. Do we fear the others as much as our selves? A bit ambiguous on the finer details of its plot, still Peel delivers another intriguing addition to his own brand of horror.… Expand

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TrevorsViewMar 28, 2019

The United States has always been susceptible to inescapable disasters. We are still recovering from when the World Trade Center was attacked. We are also still recovering from “Hands Across America.” Yeah, that “happy, lively” eventThe United States has always been susceptible to inescapable disasters. We are still recovering from when the World Trade Center was attacked. We are also still recovering from “Hands Across America.” Yeah, that “happy, lively” event advertised through cheesy commercials in truth left a nasty effect on Us. Don’t believe that accusation? Jordan Peele proves so with his newest instant-classic.

Before analyzing its brilliance, here comes a little “tough love” on the film’s poor screenplay, which is packed with coincidences. Several laughs come from the father in a Marvel fashion—that being, inappropriate comic relief thrown into serious moments. There are a couple other slightly offensive jokes that a few audience members could deem pretty dumb. It’s not just the inconsistent humor though that hinders the script’s addressed questions to our existential crisis, but too many crucial details don’t go into enough depth to make sense out of the situations; that particularly goes to the antagonists: doppelgangers of people named “shadows” who call themselves “Americans.” Where did they originally come from? It doesn’t quite explain.

In the world of regular people, little modes of affect upon the mother’s terror don’t reach their intended impact, mostly the frequent use of a man brandishing Jeremiah 11:11 on a handheld sign. It’s not clear how someone trying to play the role of a prophet isn’t warning of an upcoming tragedy that will tear the nation further apart against itself. The role of the media could particularly have been used from that free motif’s advantage to do something besides oppress our progression, but the media instead creates a poor picture of itself to raise our self-esteem, as if it’s reflecting back on those Watergate days of corrupt news outlets.

Okay, enough negativity, everything else about Jordan Peele’s new work of art projects the same disruptive power of Heaven’s Gate. The opening text informs of how North America sits above derelict underground tunnels, some without any known use, leading into a very slow dolly in at a cheerful “Hands Across America” ad on an old TV. Then comes a fearful flashback to justify the mom/protagonist’s trauma, who wanders onto the lightning-lit beach, until stuck in a maze of mirrors after the exit sign. Now, she fears Santa Cruz as her memory is overlapped by buzzing carnival music. Then the opening credits dolly out of a red, furry eye to reveal rabbits caged up to an ominous children’s choir. With the haunting intro to a true experience done with, it sparks back your permanent effects from the nation’s roller coaster history, as if any optimism the 1980s gave to counteract the 1950s-1970s has now dissipated.

The new millennium has already been no stranger to calamity, hence why we must ask ourselves, “What do we have to anticipate in the 2020’s?” Easy: A new decade, a new culture, a whole new set of expectations based on the failures of the 2010’s. The kids in this feature portray that answer, as the son, Jason, mask and magic trick in hand, finds trouble concentrating, but not as much as his sister, Zora, who stays on her phone at all times. This look of submission that the Gen Alpha characters fall victim to turns them susceptible to danger.

The mystery remains subtle enough to make Martin Scorsese proud. At first, a traumatized little girl lines up sandbox toys, then once inside a long, bleak square hallway, why she lines those toys up makes perfect sense.

It displays the media spelling out our doom based on the sound mixers’ perfect song usage. It takes little cheap trends, particularly one stick figure family focused on before the real family, to impress upon our flatness. Frustration through Dad’s humor represents humanity’s whole insecurity comparable to whenever religious groups call hurricane tragedies, “God’s wrath.” Using creepy daylight imagery of a large-scale cult, a wonderful thing turns into something scary, much like how a hurricane turns a bright, tropical vacation into death flooding around at every block.

Yet that metaphorical hurricane was actually a record-breaking fundraiser originally intended to raise up to 100 million for poverty in Africa, but only made 15 million in bank. That’s why it’s high-time Jordan Peele tells the hard truth: despite Hands Across America, “Nobody cares about the end of the world.” That’s why we need to remember that the people’s mindset tops priority over money raised; together, palm in palm, observing our commonalities, so not to relive our shortcomings. It’s incredible how Peele’s hot streak thus far can be either simply enjoyed by the typical moviegoer or thoroughly analyzed by the cinema artists, carrying a deceptive amount of heart in the process of the hilarity and screams. Give this horror film a chance, then you for certain will want to do your part in removing the traps that separate us.… Expand

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Truth_of_PiscesMar 24, 2019

Atmospheric, creepy, scary, and downright tense, "Us" is a great follow-up to Peele's "Get Out" that will leave you sufficiently entertained, and most likely a little disturbed.

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MattyiceMar 29, 2019

While deep in meaning and fantastically acted (particularly by Nyong'o as both Adelaide and her double, Red) with a fantastic first two acts, Us ends up being just a good (not great) sophomore effort by Peele. I liked the perspective ofWhile deep in meaning and fantastically acted (particularly by Nyong'o as both Adelaide and her double, Red) with a fantastic first two acts, Us ends up being just a good (not great) sophomore effort by Peele. I liked the perspective of inequality taken from the film, specifically economic and social class inequality, and some truly thrilling moments. However, the film's third act seems to detour leaving a lot more questions than answers with a lot of unset circumstances that could have been done more eloquently. In addition, the twist was relatively predictable based on the first act setup. Overall, this is a fine sophomore effort from Peele, but doesn't capture the success he found in Get Out. I'm fascinated to see if Peele will break into new genres in the future or end up being typecast as this social horror director.… Expand

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FranzHcriticMar 28, 2019

I found it more enjoyable than 'Get Out' because 'Us' was more full-on horror than social satire. It still holds some social commentary within it, about the separation we as a human race put ourselves through. The ending, however, was tooI found it more enjoyable than 'Get Out' because 'Us' was more full-on horror than social satire. It still holds some social commentary within it, about the separation we as a human race put ourselves through. The ending, however, was too convoluted and ambiguous for my liking. I admire ambiguity when done right, but this didn't feel like it was executed in the best taste. Jordan Peele still shows his talent as a writer and director, and I'm optimistic about his future films. His filmography is only getting better.… Expand

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egoBorderMar 25, 2019

This movie reminds me a lot of the movies of the 80s: wild premise with very good execution. But unlike many movies from that era, the conclusion isn't wrapped up nicely for the audience. Instead it leaves the audience hanging with someThis movie reminds me a lot of the movies of the 80s: wild premise with very good execution. But unlike many movies from that era, the conclusion isn't wrapped up nicely for the audience. Instead it leaves the audience hanging with some questions. And I think this will prove divisive. Personally I found it more haunting than if everything had been explained. But likely some people will not enjoy this and feel like they were teased all along. It really is a story that's begging the viewer to interpret it.

I highly recommend you take a chance on this film. Jordan Peele has really surprised me as a director of horror, but as a fan of the genre I couldn't be happier with his work.… Expand

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Tesseract77Mar 27, 2019

I really wanted to like this. I really, really did. I was super excited for it after the trailer release, but it ended up being something completely and utterly different from what I was expecting. The direction, most of the edit work,I really wanted to like this. I really, really did. I was super excited for it after the trailer release, but it ended up being something completely and utterly different from what I was expecting. The direction, most of the edit work, cinematography, acting, all great. Unfortunately, a great movie also needs a great story, and this is where “Us” falls flat. It looks like Peele just wanted to do too much at once and as a result we are left with a patchwork quilt of a film that isn’t truly horror or thriller or comedy. I don’t want to go into details that would spoil anything, but the plot has massive, stadium-sized holes in it and that’s for the bits the movie actually decides to explain. As for the rest? Well let’s just say that vague, openendedness doesn’t work when there wasn’t even enough to encourage imagination or thought out of the audience. Also, the ending could be seen more than a mile away; there are a couple lines spoken by characters (one in the first 10 or so minutes) that straight up spoonfeed you the final twist. Not great.

Let me preface this other part by getting this out there, as I’m sure many are wondering - No, there really is nothing racial about this film, unless you think having most (not all) major characters played by black people constitutes “racial stuff”, in which case you have other troubling issues that require attention. There aren’t really even any “good” or “bad” people; it’s all relative/subjective based on the situation, which is one of the points of the movie that actually holds up well. Anyway, coming to a related topic, yes, we are now in an era of overcompensation for the historically unjust mistreatment of others, which can lead to certain movies ending up with inflated scores...However, I for one would much rather see this than go back to how it used to be, and seeing the made up nonsense in some of these user reviews, it seems that the people who are upset are exactly the ones you’d think.

So, where does all that leave us? “Us” is worth seeing for its atmosphere and many other positives related to its technical construction, including the actors’ performances. However, don’t go in expecting some intense horror film NOR some super politically charged anti-establishment and/or race relations piece. Jordan Peele will one day probably be one of our greatest directorial voices, he’s just not quite there yet.… Expand

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aannienguyennApr 7, 2019

After Jordan Peele's movie, Get Out, this is a must-see movie in theaters. I'm a big fan of psychological, thriller and horror movies. Us is a movie that gets better when watching it over and over again, in order to understand the hiddenAfter Jordan Peele's movie, Get Out, this is a must-see movie in theaters. I'm a big fan of psychological, thriller and horror movies. Us is a movie that gets better when watching it over and over again, in order to understand the hidden messages. It kept me on the edge of my seat and to make sure I paid full attention. The ending was a surprise for most people and it makes you think deeper. There are several theories and easter eggs. Keep an eye on the tiny clues!… Expand

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cullenmccurryJun 3, 2019

An excellent follow up to "Get Out" from Jordan Peele and full of genuinely suspenseful moments. The cast gave terrific performances across the board, especially Lupita Nyong'o, who effortlessly embodied two distinct characters throughout theAn excellent follow up to "Get Out" from Jordan Peele and full of genuinely suspenseful moments. The cast gave terrific performances across the board, especially Lupita Nyong'o, who effortlessly embodied two distinct characters throughout the film. Although it was not able to strike the same balance between horror and comedy as its predecessor, Peele has shown that he is one of the most promising directors of the horror genre.… Expand