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ahmedaiman1999Jul 21, 2019

"A Modern Horror Classic" ـــ There are no better words to describe this!

(9/10)

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GrachechkovskiJul 15, 2019

Great second work by Peele. Fascinating story, a little predictable and impressive end twist and master role of woman from the rich family

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erolsabadoshJul 15, 2019

A huge step down from Get Out. Us looks good and has an amazing central performance by Lupita Nyong'o but the story is extremely banal and the whole film unravels into silliness as it ambles towards a conclusion, eschewing true horror forA huge step down from Get Out. Us looks good and has an amazing central performance by Lupita Nyong'o but the story is extremely banal and the whole film unravels into silliness as it ambles towards a conclusion, eschewing true horror for cheesy satirical humor and meta parody. Maybe I wasn't in the right mood but I was really disappointed by this and didn't find it worth the watch.… Expand

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Mugiwara0010Jul 13, 2019

Jordan Peele es el nuevo maestro del terror. Su mezcla de sátira social y horror es única y refrescante.

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CinemaCrushJul 10, 2019

I usually write longer reviews, but I can keep this one short and simple. Jordan Peele as given this genre a MUCH needed makeover. It's not going to be like 'Get Out'. This film is more centered around jump-scares in the true purest horrorI usually write longer reviews, but I can keep this one short and simple. Jordan Peele as given this genre a MUCH needed makeover. It's not going to be like 'Get Out'. This film is more centered around jump-scares in the true purest horror form, and nails it so well. Not only does this film disprove Peele as a fluke, it actually tops his last work in my opinion.… Expand

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ILoveBF1Jul 6, 2019

It is a convoluted mess. It has a lot of inconsistencies and holes that are unexplained like how are the people above making the below copy their movements? What is the purpose of the bunny? Do they really need to drag it that far just toIt is a convoluted mess. It has a lot of inconsistencies and holes that are unexplained like how are the people above making the below copy their movements? What is the purpose of the bunny? Do they really need to drag it that far just to give it focus and leave it as a "mystery". Pretentious. Why did the shadows attack there counterparts when they could've attack the government which are the reason why they are suffering. There are a lot of P.I.S/P.T.S.D in the movie. Illogical decisions that are so eyerolling to watch. This movie is overrated.… Expand

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Moviebuff44Jul 6, 2019

Absolute trash. DO NOT Burn 2 hours of your life on this dumpster fire.
Message to Peele:
No coherent plot, no logical actions by leads, no thwist a 7th grader couldn’t see coming. I thought you were better than this.

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fiRsTcLAiMsJul 3, 2019

Lmaoooo! This movie is horrible. These critics are loco.. how can they rate this movie so high? It sucked bad. The last time I rated anything on this site was years ago. But with this movie, I just had to.

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LamashtarJun 30, 2019

I can't believe how boring this film is. I've seen films with great atmosphere and subtle symbolism. This is not one of those. It's obvious and clunky with the hamfisted messaging. Apparently politics is the only thing necessary to get a goodI can't believe how boring this film is. I've seen films with great atmosphere and subtle symbolism. This is not one of those. It's obvious and clunky with the hamfisted messaging. Apparently politics is the only thing necessary to get a good rating these days. If film lovers decry the rise of stupid movies, let them look at what they hold upas great instead… Expand

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imthenoobJun 25, 2019

I thought the cast did a fantastic job in their dual roles and Peele did a fine job directing. My only issues with the movie are that the comedy felt very out of place and the twist was predictable fairly early on, Especially if you paidI thought the cast did a fantastic job in their dual roles and Peele did a fine job directing. My only issues with the movie are that the comedy felt very out of place and the twist was predictable fairly early on, Especially if you paid attention. Other than that, I liked it a lot more than Get Out but I still felt it could have been better.… Expand

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PRAJEEJun 25, 2019

BLACKROSE REVIEWER

US MOVIE

DIRECTION IS AWESOME STORY MAKE U THINK AND GRIp U U TILL END

ALROUND AN EXCELLENT mOVIE WITH RICH VISUALS and awesome scenes

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goggomobileMay 29, 2019

W T H did I just watch! This movie is utter rubbish and why the hell does it have such a high rating! The high rating is not doing anyone any favours, it's an injustice in fact to all the great movie makers and their masterpieces, get realW T H did I just watch! This movie is utter rubbish and why the hell does it have such a high rating! The high rating is not doing anyone any favours, it's an injustice in fact to all the great movie makers and their masterpieces, get real and be honest people!… Expand

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bataguilaJun 24, 2019

Empieza muy bien, pero la peli se cae a pedazos confirme avanza, tiene un monton de huecos en la historia, deja el suspenso por perseguir una idea. El final es predecible.

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RottenMoviesJun 23, 2019

WOW ! The Only thing Scary about US was how this movie got ever made and was ever taken seriously. This movie is great for the 1st 5 minutes. It rapidly declines in both direction and acting, even ridiculous story line like a rock down aWOW ! The Only thing Scary about US was how this movie got ever made and was ever taken seriously. This movie is great for the 1st 5 minutes. It rapidly declines in both direction and acting, even ridiculous story line like a rock down a cliff. What is frightening is how so many critics saw this garbage and put it on film-goers plate. US is Classic B Movie Garbage. I genuinely was eagerly looking at my watch frequently wondering when its going to end. Never have I seen so many good actors act so poorly.… Expand

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MacheteDontTextJun 19, 2019

What was this bantherpiss?? I expected a great movie after Get Out, this was straight trash. The way it plays out you expect things to start to make sense at some point but it just never happens, more pointless bollocks is whats coming...whatWhat was this bantherpiss?? I expected a great movie after Get Out, this was straight trash. The way it plays out you expect things to start to make sense at some point but it just never happens, more pointless bollocks is whats coming...what a fking letdown.… Expand

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AlinzparkJun 17, 2019

Us’, the sophomore effort of the comedian-turned filmmaker Jordan Peele (who directs, writes and produces the film), is a slasher-thriller about a family who, when they go to visit Santa Cruz, are terrorized by grotesque, misshapen clones ofUs’, the sophomore effort of the comedian-turned filmmaker Jordan Peele (who directs, writes and produces the film), is a slasher-thriller about a family who, when they go to visit Santa Cruz, are terrorized by grotesque, misshapen clones of themselves. For only being Peele’s second film, the director has remarkably already found his voice. The camerawork is subtle; never drawing attention to itself, but still technically proficient. Cinematographer Mike Gioulakis (It Follows, Glass) proves to be instrumental to the film as much of the tension and unease developed is done thanks to his understated, methodical camerawork.
Speaking of which, the tone is easily the strongest part of the movie. Peele channels David Lynch in this movie by creating a feeling of unease and peril that emanates out of every frame. This is largely helped along by the nervy, string-driven soundtrack by Michael Abels, who scored Peele’s previous film ‘Get Out’. While all performances in the film are great, the standout by far is Lupita Nyong’o (12 Years a Slave); whose clone serves as the matriarchal leader for the doubles. Her performance is spasmodic and inhuman and considering the minimalistic makeup on her, the terror inspired by the character relies solely on Nyong’o’s charisma.
The film does have its fair share of flaws, though, and though the script is largely well done, there are a couple of distracting plot-holes and unnecessary twists that end up being more head-scratching than engaging. Also, during the third act of the film, the terror set up in the first two acts are largely lost in favour of tension. Some may also be disappointed if they are expecting the layered, satire of 2017’s ‘Get Out’ as this film is fairly surface-level in its message.
None of these flaws are fatal, though, and as when one considers how filmmakers have performed in the past whilst trying to follow up their breakout hits, ‘Us’ is a rare, pleasant surprise in the sense that the drop in quality between films is nearly invisible. Jordan Peele is slowly proving himself to be one of the most exciting filmmakers to surface in the last few years and he certainly has ‘us’ engaged.… Expand

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AndremaxJun 17, 2019

Us is still a good movie, despite one or another mistake. Will of remaining in cine's room until the end of session to know what else can happen on plot is bigger than anything. The fact film being clever, funny, intriguing, tense andUs is still a good movie, despite one or another mistake. Will of remaining in cine's room until the end of session to know what else can happen on plot is bigger than anything. The fact film being clever, funny, intriguing, tense and imprevisible makes it worthwhile all time spent.… Expand

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HimikotogaJun 16, 2019

The worst movie I've ever seen I like horror movies I wanna find something that's actually scary this movie was so boring nothing f##king happens. Every person in this movie that's an adult is a pu$$y. Plus the story is trash nothing goodThe worst movie I've ever seen I like horror movies I wanna find something that's actually scary this movie was so boring nothing f##king happens. Every person in this movie that's an adult is a pu$$y. Plus the story is trash nothing good about this movie. Made an account just to warn people.… Expand

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WestenderJun 15, 2019

Wow this movie was really really terrible. Probably the most disappointed I've ever been after watching a movie. This is a certified sophomore slump!

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JoeCoolJun 13, 2019

Wow, I never thought I'd be downright bored watching and 80+ scored horror-comedy movie. I don't know what the critics saw in this movie that I didn't, but it certainly wasn't anything worth my time. I guess it's because "Oh that must have aWow, I never thought I'd be downright bored watching and 80+ scored horror-comedy movie. I don't know what the critics saw in this movie that I didn't, but it certainly wasn't anything worth my time. I guess it's because "Oh that must have a deeper meaning that I don't get, and that probably too, and Oh my, I probably just don't get that either. Hmmm, I'd better pretend to like it or others will think I'm stupid." While in truth it was just a boring movie that didn't make any sense at all.… Expand

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JPKJun 14, 2019

Slightly Disappointing
Us should’ve been a masterpiece and it shows masterpiece like tendencies at times, but it still should’ve been better.

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JenWrightBrownJun 12, 2019

Lazy character development and the outcomes were too easily reached. Overrated.

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JonTheCynicJun 8, 2019

While a refreshing attempt at modern horror, Us tries to be everything and say everything. Even though it doesn't really know what it's doing or what it's trying to say. As a result it ends up being nothing and doesn't say much.

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faisalnaseer82Jun 5, 2019

Disappointing movie. It appears that the critics were desperate to please the director by giving it high ratings.

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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

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GLADIADORJun 3, 2019

Divertido, muito engraçado e vai deixa você tenso pela familia. A unica parte "fraca" desse filme é o terror, que nem me deu susto e nem me deixou com medo, mas vale muito a pena pela diversão

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mumblesJun 2, 2019

I was pretty disappointed by Us. Get Out is a much superior film. You've gotta suspend your disbelief much more than Get Out.

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RajoJun 2, 2019

A mediocre slasher film with a very weak premise that seems to put symbolism ahead of believability. It's an interesting idea poorly executed. A disappointing follow-up to a great film, Get Out.

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imDerekJun 2, 2019

this movie has elements of horror,it isn't a horror movie,sometimes it has a comedy episodes of the movie
This film has genre - horror,but it isn't a horror movie,so 6.

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SryRealJun 2, 2019

Jordon Peele strikes another home run with another great horror thriller. Great characters and story concept. UNDERATED

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weskergamerJun 1, 2019

Una película con una muy buena atmósfera y q mezcla muy bien horror y comedia y una trama muy bien desarrollada. Muy recomendable

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qbaseMay 28, 2019

Αν το έκανε με λιγότερο κραυγαλέο και πιο αυστηρό κινηματογραφικά τρόπο δεν θα είχε πραγματικά τίποτα να ζηλέψει από τα κορυφαία δείγματα του είδους.Αν το έκανε με λιγότερο κραυγαλέο και πιο αυστηρό κινηματογραφικά τρόπο δεν θα είχε πραγματικά τίποτα να ζηλέψει από τα κορυφαία δείγματα του είδους.

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ascjnetoMay 28, 2019

Don't do like me, set your expectations low, otherwise you are going to be disappointed. The are good ideas in place but it doesn't live up to what get out accomplished. Too many inconsistencies and lack of humor makes it an uninteresting movie.

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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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OlivierPielMay 26, 2019

That so many critics adore this very bad copy of hundred better horror movies is a sad statement about the level of self-censorship that is gripping the American mass media. If this movie had been made by a white director, it would have beenThat so many critics adore this very bad copy of hundred better horror movies is a sad statement about the level of self-censorship that is gripping the American mass media. If this movie had been made by a white director, it would have been scorned by all.
Right and Left. Madness in America.… Expand

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evanotmendezMay 26, 2019

I wouldn't usually bother reviewing a movie but this was SO BAD that I had to. I love horror movies of all kinds...this was not a horror movie. It was more of a comedy, and not even a good one at that. Terrible story that made no sense andI wouldn't usually bother reviewing a movie but this was SO BAD that I had to. I love horror movies of all kinds...this was not a horror movie. It was more of a comedy, and not even a good one at that. Terrible story that made no sense and dragged on for way too long...I feel like Jordan Peele was trying to make some comment on society but completely missed the mark. The doppelgangers were laughable and not scary at all. There was no depth to any of the characters and they made jokes at the weirdest times. Humour does work in horror movies but in this movie, they got it very wrong. Honestly I'm so glad I didn't pay money to watch this movie because it's one of the worst things I've seen - EVER. Do not waste your time on this trash masquerading as a masterpiece.… Expand

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Wavy_YeezyMay 26, 2019

I can't believe how low the user scores are. This was a amazing movie. Lupita Nyong'o was amazing acting wise and the plot is great.

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aproposMay 26, 2019

After having seen "Get Out", I wanted to like this movie and I tried my hardest to judge "Us" with an even peele. The movie feels rather slow and even cheesy at times, keeping you watching by not answering the lingering questions you may haveAfter having seen "Get Out", I wanted to like this movie and I tried my hardest to judge "Us" with an even peele. The movie feels rather slow and even cheesy at times, keeping you watching by not answering the lingering questions you may have had from the beginning; only hinting at potential answers during various scenes. However, the film fails to fully commit to any overarching meaning it seems to be reaching for. Instead, the meaning generated by the answers to those lingering questions remains contained within the limited context of the world within the movie; basically insignificant, once the movie ends.… Expand

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yoshi594May 24, 2019

This is not a horror movie! 0 scares.

As soon as the premise of the movie is revealed, I already had a feeling we were going to get a "it only comes at night" type of movie where it's about the journey and not the what/who are theThis is not a horror movie! 0 scares.

As soon as the premise of the movie is revealed, I already had a feeling we were going to get a "it only comes at night" type of movie where it's about the journey and not the what/who are the creature(s). This is movie much much worse! There's a limit to one's suspension of belief, this was just too much! it felt like it was either originally written as a children's "horror" book or not much attention was paid to it.

There's a good story that could have been made, it's a pity the execution was poor.… Expand

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im_so_metaMay 24, 2019

Decent production and acting. But the plot is skin deep, with large amounts of inconsistencies. Its laughable, how many critics are trying to assert deeper meanings in the script that just aren't there.

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mainstreamkidMay 24, 2019

Oh, I get it! 'Cause, like, America.

And gosh, give the dude who scores Peele's films an Oscar already.

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ChancethrashMay 24, 2019

If you take out the "did you notice this!" Throughtout the flim it's just a family running to point a to point b etc.

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dontjimmymejulzMay 23, 2019

An indulgent, nonsensical mess of a movie made by a director who's successfully travelled so far up his own anus he thinks he's made a Kubrickian masterpiece replete with political and social commentary - alas, it's a stupid film that's notAn indulgent, nonsensical mess of a movie made by a director who's successfully travelled so far up his own anus he thinks he's made a Kubrickian masterpiece replete with political and social commentary - alas, it's a stupid film that's not scary, not funny and definitely not clever... it's just, well, stupid.… Expand

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N1ggashe1nMay 21, 2019

it's stupid how this movie has better reviews than avengers endgame. Just cause they black.

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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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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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XV_May 11, 2019

The premise is interesting but the film manages to transform it in a tortuous, un-cohesive and boring ride filled with a lot of cliches. The performances are good, but the passing didn't work at all and it also has a serious problem of tone,The premise is interesting but the film manages to transform it in a tortuous, un-cohesive and boring ride filled with a lot of cliches. The performances are good, but the passing didn't work at all and it also has a serious problem of tone, the 1st half is like a slasher film with all the suspense and jump scares, as for the 2nd half the thing is more like a dark comedy and neither is really well done. There are a lot of symbolism and things that will make you have a second thought about the plots and things within this movie but that's it.

I will never recommend it but I also think that maybe this will be the cup of tea of some other.… Expand

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Lu_StrangerMar 30, 2019

Being a fan of the horror genre, I was looking forward to seeing this based upon all of the "reviews." This movie was fun at first and there were a few moments of suspense, but then it just turned Stupid, Seriously. All the comments of theBeing a fan of the horror genre, I was looking forward to seeing this based upon all of the "reviews." This movie was fun at first and there were a few moments of suspense, but then it just turned Stupid, Seriously. All the comments of the Great acting, Everyone was fine, but there was barely anything to act out. I'm perplexed, What is this world coming to? Good Grief.… Expand

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BweadApr 28, 2019

The only film I've ever been to where people have walked out the cinema. That's not because it was terrifying. It was just down right awful. No tension, no scares, no emotion. The doppelgangers where more laughable than scary. If this was aThe only film I've ever been to where people have walked out the cinema. That's not because it was terrifying. It was just down right awful. No tension, no scares, no emotion. The doppelgangers where more laughable than scary. If this was a comedy I probably would give it a higher score.… Expand

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Imaad48Apr 26, 2019

Aaah, the film was OK as the actor were spot on p and were pretty good at acting. Except the whole plot is a little pointless and it just an avereage film.

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Bertaut1Mar 31, 2019

An effective socio-political thriller looking at issues of class and privilege

There's a detail to be found in writer/director Jordan Peele's second feature, Us, which gives you a good idea of the amount of thought that has gone into theAn effective socio-political thriller looking at issues of class and privilege

There's a detail to be found in writer/director Jordan Peele's second feature, Us, which gives you a good idea of the amount of thought that has gone into the film. In the opening scene, set in 1986, a young girl walks into a hall of mirrors, with a sign outside proclaiming "Find yourself", and a picture of a Native American above the door. Later in the film, now in the present day, the same hall of mirrors is seen, the same "Find yourself" is seen, but now the picture of the Native American has been replaced with a wizard. This change represents a meaningless and superficial attempt to tackle society's discomfort with its violent history, and this, in turn, speaks directly to one of the film's most salient themes - the US (or us) is a country built on violence, racism, and oppression, but as long as such things are swept under the carpet and no one talks about them, then there's no need to worry. Peele very much wants people to start talking about them.

The film tells the story of the Wilson family - Adelaide (an astounding Lupita Nyong'o), Gabe (Winston Duke), Zora (Shahadi Wright Joseph) and Jason (Evan Alex) - who one night whilst vacationing in Santa Cruz are confronted by their violent doppelgängers.

One of the problems with parsing the film is that so many of the socio-political themes are tied to who the doppelgängers are and what they want, that it's difficult to discuss them without spoilers. So, small spoiler ahead - the doppelgängers are called the Tethered; essentially, they are an underground-dwelling race of lookalikes. Through no fault of their own, they are deprived of the opportunities those above the surface have access to. The allegorical dimension couldn't be clearer; the film is a parable about class division. The Wilsons represent a middle-class all-American family; the Tethered represent the underclass, those without access to privileges, despite possessing the same capacity for happiness and success. This similarity is driven home when Adelaide asks Red (her Tethered) who they are, and Red answers (truthfully), "we're Americans."

In this sense, the film is very much about marginalisation. And this speaks to perhaps the film's most important point - the destitute and discriminated against can succeed just as much as everyone else if only they're given the opportunity to do so. This is also alluded to in the powerful final shot, which reveals that the Tethered have accomplished something which the surface dwellers once attempted but failed. The Tethered are the ignored, those swept under the rug of society, just like the alteration to the picture above the hall of mirrors. True, the deeper Peele explores the Tethered, the more insurmountable logistical problems are thrown up, and the further he strains credibility. However, this is not as detrimental as it may sound.

Even more so than Get Out, Us is aesthetically gorgeous, with Mike Gioulakis's cinematography especially impressive. An illustrative scene features the rare use of a split diopter, a tool favoured by Brian De Palma that allows both foreground and background subjects to stay in focus simultaneously. Using it in a crucial scene towards the end of the film, it is the only time we see Adelaide and Red's faces in the same shot at the same time, with Red shot in BCU, facing away from Adelaide, who stands behind her.

In terms of acting, Nyong'o's nuanced work as Adelaide and Red is a clinic in contrasts. Apart from their appearance, nothing about the two is similar; their posture, their facial expressions, how they talk, how they walk, how they react to things around them, how they use their hands. Adelaide, a former ballet dancer, is graceful and elegant, whereas Red is automaton-like, her movements almost staccato.

As for problems, there are a few. Aside from the insurmountable practical issues with the Tethered, my biggest issue was that every time the Tethered want to kill someone, they do so immediately. However, they pass up multiple opportunities to kill the Wilsons, which is an irritating inconsistency. Additionally, the final twist doesn't really work, feeling like something of a twist for twist's sake that was never fully integrated into the narrative.

These small problems notwithstanding, Us is an impressive film that improves on Get Out in almost every way, and which serves as a more complete artistic statement. The Tethers are monsters because they have been left with little choice other than to become monsters, imprisoned by a system they had no part in creating and in which they are not allowed to participate. In Get Out, Peele took a story of bodily possession and moulded it into a story of black/white relations. In Us, he demonstrates that oppression can easily cross racial boundaries. And the real horror of this is to be found in humanity's inhumanity to one another.… Expand

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MattBrady99Apr 23, 2019

"If you wanna get crazy, we can get crazy.."

That moment when you trying to sound tough, but come across as doing a Christopher Walken impression. Anywhere… ‘US’ is no horror masterpiece, but does not waste an excellent concept in terms of"If you wanna get crazy, we can get crazy.."

That moment when you trying to sound tough, but come across as doing a Christopher Walken impression.

Anywhere…

‘US’ is no horror masterpiece, but does not waste an excellent concept in terms of execution and the talent involved. The film creeps into your thoughts long after leaving the cinema and already that’s an achievement. This is Jordan Peele’s second feature movie that takes a horror trope of a family in peril and goes “but what if...”. While the movie dose stick with you long after it’s done, you slowly reflect on things that don’t make sense when given some thought. However, I will take original concepts any day.

Lupita Nyong'o is absolutely terrific as the troubled mother with a mysterious past and the unnerving doppelganger Red. The differences in her performance with facial, vocal, movement and how she carried herself throughout the movie looked effortless. Toni Collette delivered the best performance of last year with ‘Hereditary’, and this year is Lupita. I also make this comparison as the sad reality that Lupita will likely be overlooked by the Academy Awards the same as the Collette, because the labeled genre horror - damn shame.

The child actors (Shahadi Wright Joseph and Evan Alex) were both pretty good, especially during the scenes when they looked terrified and how they both played the doppelgangers. I find it amusing to see Winston Duke playing the comedic relief compared to his past roles so far, which I got most of the chuckles from.

The score was very unique to say the least. The mixture on modern, classics and original compose music resulted in a fascinating approach that manage to elevate the intensity even more. The cinematography is visually striking with the use of shadows and colors that models the film’s presence.

Jordan Peele manages to juggle so many ideas with social commentary, themes, horror, trauma, America, ect. I can’t progress how peculiar Peele’s career has shifted and suddenly becoming the most promising voice in horror, if he chooses to continue with this genre or explore different things. I just hope we don’t have another M. Night Shyamalan situation where frame goes to one’s head.

For issues: I wish the film was more ambiguous and didn’t explain itself towards the end, especially the last shot. Some of the humor deflates the tension in inappropriate segments that stopped me from scared. As I said before, the film juggles so many ideas, although at times feels like it’s saying too little.

Other than that, I still think this is a strong follow up to ‘Get Out’ and I’ll see Peele’s next movie no matter what.

Overall rating: Watch yourself.… Expand

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sethstuartApr 23, 2019

Jordan Peele often walks a tight rope between having something to say and pretension, and I am not sure this film is as balanced between the two as he had intended. That being said, Us is meticulously crafted and touts a fantastic performanceJordan Peele often walks a tight rope between having something to say and pretension, and I am not sure this film is as balanced between the two as he had intended. That being said, Us is meticulously crafted and touts a fantastic performance from Lupita Nyong'o. It’s layered with commentary on class-ism and race but is nowhere near as prevalent as Peele’s other work (Get Out). This is not a horror movie. Don’t let the marketing fool you.… 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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SteveSandbergApr 21, 2019

Strongly held my involvement like a 9- or 10-rated movie up to the critical moment at which the scale of the situation is radically expanded. From that point onward it has too many dots to connect, and the last few minutes of explanationStrongly held my involvement like a 9- or 10-rated movie up to the critical moment at which the scale of the situation is radically expanded. From that point onward it has too many dots to connect, and the last few minutes of explanation stretch your willing indulgence beyond the breaking point. In my opinion it would have worked better if it had been kept frankly at the level of horrific moral metaphor. That's what it feels like it started out as anyway, with the big reveal grafted on, rather than flowing naturally out of the premise.… Expand

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AlexyaaayApr 19, 2019

How the hell did this movie get the score it received? Even the 'User' score is generous. I just want to say for the record that my rating of '1' is accurate and i am not just giving it because the film is bad. It was DREADFUL. I am talkingHow the hell did this movie get the score it received? Even the 'User' score is generous. I just want to say for the record that my rating of '1' is accurate and i am not just giving it because the film is bad. It was DREADFUL. I am talking probably the worst film i have every watched. I am sitting here trying to think of any films i have watched that were worse but i think this one takes the cake. While the film was obviously trying to keep its audience mind blown with the plot and twists i was too busy being mind blown how this movie kept taking itself to new levels of **** the more i watched it. The film started out promising but takes a turn for the worst. Did Jordan Peele even watch his own film? I wish i could get my god damn money back, i nearly walked out but stayed hoping for an ending that might justify buying the ticket only to be disappointed by the predictable twist that a **** film like this would take. Every minute i was baffled by the direction of the film, just saying why the hell...? I liked the characters but that was about it. Other than that it was a poorly constructed film. God damn was it painful to watch.… Expand

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jpegmafiaApr 16, 2019

This movie is bloody amazing. Every second had me captivated, from the beginning to the end. The plot, message, acting, writing, music, sound design, cinematography, everything was stunning. Jordan Peele is a genius.

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Blakebrown1Apr 16, 2019

A film that may divide audiences based on its logical plot holes, uncomfortably weird scenes, and missing the message most of the time until you re-watch it several times, Us is far from a Masterpiece. However, It's masterfully suspensefulA film that may divide audiences based on its logical plot holes, uncomfortably weird scenes, and missing the message most of the time until you re-watch it several times, Us is far from a Masterpiece. However, It's masterfully suspenseful scenes, Jordan Peele’s Directing/Writing/Producing for the entire movie, pacing, and it’s Mystery with a strong message when you realize it, nearly make up for its flaws and place it on the edge of being one of the best Films of 2019.… Expand

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drambuie_Apr 14, 2019

it's for sure not at the same level as "get out". The plot has some holes and the direction didn't blew me away. But Lupita was marvelous, the plot twist VERY well played and the thing that i definetely won't forget from this movie is THE MUSIC!!

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kstud1Apr 13, 2019

This movie is too deep for most, had to watch a youtube video explaining the ending to fully understand it.

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artardmosheaApr 13, 2019

This movie has still has a bit of edge but it is definitely more of a trope reliant traditional horror movie than Get Out.

Not really scary, more strange than anything, strange can be good but I don't think they leaned into it enough toThis movie has still has a bit of edge but it is definitely more of a trope reliant traditional horror movie than Get Out.

Not really scary, more strange than anything, strange can be good but I don't think they leaned into it enough to payoff.

Lots of laughing by the audience at things that probably weren't meant to be funny.

The "twist" was kind of lame, you can see it coming a mile away; it begs questions that have no good answers and it adds nothing to the movie, would have been much better had they just not addressed it at all.… Expand

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dharmaApr 12, 2019

Jordan Peele's sophomore effort maintains his reputation as an auteur, a comedian turned thriller maestro. Us cements that reputation with a stupendous 'dual' performance by Lupita Nyongo and her cast mates. Suffice to say, I can't revealJordan Peele's sophomore effort maintains his reputation as an auteur, a comedian turned thriller maestro. Us cements that reputation with a stupendous 'dual' performance by Lupita Nyongo and her cast mates. Suffice to say, I can't reveal the plot too much, but it is also its strength and its biggest weakness. It is more focused on 'the concept' than the 'how'.... and many audiences will say..hey those are big, glaring 'plot holes'. Peele is more focused on the symbolism and themes of the story, and they are quite potent. Hey, we can't have everything folks. I am grateful that at least one filmmaker attempts to be original at all times.… Expand

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Mia_JohnsonApr 11, 2019

Not maybe up to the standard of Get Out but hard to imagine what it is these days people want from a film. Perfect character analysis, perfect pacing, incredible cinematography....Us does the job. The acting is first rate, it looks great andNot maybe up to the standard of Get Out but hard to imagine what it is these days people want from a film. Perfect character analysis, perfect pacing, incredible cinematography....Us does the job. The acting is first rate, it looks great and genuinely manages to be both scary and funny. Not on the same level as American Werewolf in London maybe, but then the quality of films in general has to go down as there are so damn many of them. This reviewer enjoyed it enormously.… Expand

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cfthervnestrunzApr 10, 2019

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JumpCut_OnlineApr 9, 2019

Us is monumental for the horror genre, a piece of film making that understands itself down to the cells in its core. It’s bigger than anything we’ve seen the genre do for a long time, and inarguably not as universally pleasing as Peele’sUs is monumental for the horror genre, a piece of film making that understands itself down to the cells in its core. It’s bigger than anything we’ve seen the genre do for a long time, and inarguably not as universally pleasing as Peele’s prior feature. And yet, this is what makes Us such an immensely satisfying work. This is a fresh-faced director returning from an unmitigated triumph, proving to us he has more complex, challenging ideas behind him. Us lacks the surprise of Get Out, but makes up for it by being a denser, more ambitious feature. Comparing the two already feels like a losing battle. With Get Out, Peele showed up in this world and knocked us for six. With Us, he’s proved that he’s here to stay.… Expand

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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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LouesApr 8, 2019

Us is very versatile being a horror, terror, thriller, comedy and head movie. It can definetly make some people leave the cinema confused, but it carries a great message and critic of the world we live.

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donnyjeppApr 8, 2019

While above the (admittedly low) bar for Western horror/thriller offerings and by no means a sign of Peele falling off as a director, Us is likely to disappoint fans of Get Out hoping to see another masterful blend of social commentary andWhile above the (admittedly low) bar for Western horror/thriller offerings and by no means a sign of Peele falling off as a director, Us is likely to disappoint fans of Get Out hoping to see another masterful blend of social commentary and terror. Stellar acting is hampered by deliberate character ambiguity regarding the motives of the doubles; the movie flip flops between musing over the humanism of these "monsters" and elsewhere reducing them to mindless zombies. Unfortunately, this insistence on both having and eating the cake comes at a cost to the otherwise very compelling metaphor underpinning the film, and turns what should be a jaw-dropping final twist into a brow-furrowing moment of discontent. Peele's social commentary is at times outstanding, and Us also has plenty of truly excellent horror moments, but these two things as a rule never occur in the same scene. Us hits all the bases for modern Western psychological horror (regretfully, even the "enormous unexplained plot holes" base) but the ambition of Peele's concept is held back by his inability to execute it gracefully. The same movie would be much better without amateurish hallmarks like ham-fisted dad jokes, ambiguous sci-fi cop-outs, and immersion-breaking monologues explaining enormous portions of plot.… Expand

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Wolfenstein51Apr 8, 2019

What a letdown. I love mindf*** movies, but this one misses the mark. Jordan Peele tried to create a psychological thriller, but the plot is not very interesting. The characters are one dimensional and you never really care what is goingWhat a letdown. I love mindf*** movies, but this one misses the mark. Jordan Peele tried to create a psychological thriller, but the plot is not very interesting. The characters are one dimensional and you never really care what is going to happen. The twist at the end was ok, but could have been more impactful. Save your money.… Expand

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ThePluckyBritApr 8, 2019

Although initially quite engaging with a likeable female lead, the movie ultimately deteriorates into pretentious tripe.

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dafragstaApr 7, 2019

Where Get Out was unique and the story was solid, Us only leaves you with questions after a very predictable ending. There are so many more creative ways he could've answered "why" any of the things in the story were taking place and it seemsWhere Get Out was unique and the story was solid, Us only leaves you with questions after a very predictable ending. There are so many more creative ways he could've answered "why" any of the things in the story were taking place and it seems like he took the least inspired route. It's not a terrible movie, but it really frustrates me when people make this movie out to be an instant classic, because the last one obviously was.

Literally nothing makes sense or pays off in a satisfying way. I love Tim Heidecker, but his presence only adds to the feel that this could've easily been a feature length Tim & Eric's Bedtime Stories, and would've met all expectations.

The story is not compelling, which is what I think most people would've expected most after Get Out, which at no point felt confusing or random. This movie is the exact opposite of that. It never commits to either an ideological or story driven concept except "There are mirror people" and I can't say anything else without spoiling the movies, but the reasons for _why_ there are mirror people never really pays off, though it is explained. It's just not a very satisfying conclusion.

So if the ending is weak, what's left? Not a lot of good laughs. uniquely good scary moments, or even memorable moments. It's not a movie you're going to want to watch twice.

Anyone giving this movie a 10 is pushing an agenda or is working for the guerrilla marketing campaign that badly upsold this movie. Anyone using words like "thought provoking" or "genre defining" or "richly layered, deftly nuanced" are absolutely lying to your face. There is nothing thought provoking about this movie. There is no moral message in this movie.… 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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alegzApr 7, 2019

It was so dissapointing that I even registered here to write a review. First of all - script. I looks like the author start writing horror script but in the middle of doing it changed his mind and continued writing trash comedy. Hotestly, inIt was so dissapointing that I even registered here to write a review. First of all - script. I looks like the author start writing horror script but in the middle of doing it changed his mind and continued writing trash comedy. Hotestly, in the beginning it was horror but afterwards you cannot scare a 5 year old child with this! The script is flat and full of holes, but it is unrealistic even for a low budget horror (which is not, by the way). Again - you cannot compassionate with characters at all because everything happening around them is so stupid that it becomes fun, and after some time you get bored. But, hold on - in the end you get such a terrible twist in the tale that you will not believe your eyes. Somebody here wrote it was obvious. No. I also thought while watching this, that it may end up like this, but was sure it is too much even for this movie. No, it was not. The director really did it. You get the most stupid conclusion and kind of open ending. I simply do not understand high critics score. These high-browed educated intellectuals cumulitavely gave 42 to Glass movie and 81 to Us. What is wrong with you??? The good things here are cameraman work, light, young actors are good too.… Expand

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WaelApr 6, 2019

With an amazing screenplay and a great plot, "Us" is a very stressful ride, filled with substance and creepy content, and not just cheap jump-scares. Lupita Nyong'o carries out her role (or shall I say, roles?) in complete perfection, whichWith an amazing screenplay and a great plot, "Us" is a very stressful ride, filled with substance and creepy content, and not just cheap jump-scares. Lupita Nyong'o carries out her role (or shall I say, roles?) in complete perfection, which adds flavor to the eccentric film. A must-watch, you'll walk out of the theater with more questions than answers.… Expand

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ChapyyApr 6, 2019

I can understand how certain people might give this movie a low score, but once you understand what type of movie it'S meant to be, you'll see that Peele did a tremendous job! The actors play was almost flawless, especially Lupita Nyong'o.I can understand how certain people might give this movie a low score, but once you understand what type of movie it'S meant to be, you'll see that Peele did a tremendous job! The actors play was almost flawless, especially Lupita Nyong'o. The way this movie makes you discuss about it with your friends later, the way it makes you think and rethink about it, It's probably one of my favourite movie of the year so far. I think it's a movie you have to watch. 9/10… Expand

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gavinsmith987Apr 5, 2019

There was some funny scenes, but overall the plot was stupid and the climax points were uninteresting. Do not recommend. Stay away. I warned you. Youre welcome.

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ZumbacinoApr 5, 2019

A wonderful example of how horror movies can be a vehicle for social commentary. With US director Jordan Peel has tapped into our anxiety for the other. Be it aliens from across the border or some other unknown phantom threat. The movie isA wonderful example of how horror movies can be a vehicle for social commentary. With US director Jordan Peel has tapped into our anxiety for the other. Be it aliens from across the border or some other unknown phantom threat. The movie is like a mirror and makes us look at our selves. We are our own worst enemy. So far so good. What bogs the film down a bit is the complexity of plot details to make it al work as one coherent story. It’s still good but I preferred the more minimalistic approach Peel utilized in his previous film Get Out. Here the details are some times confusing, however these are small blemishes on a otherwise creative and smart take on the slasher genre.… Expand

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JGL274Apr 5, 2019

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I felt it fitting that my first ever review of a movie be this one. I simply could not let it lie the disappointment I felt once the credits began to roll. Although the relief was equally welcomed. What makes it worse is the disparity in review scores between your average movie goer and the "professional" critics. There seems to be a clear delusion that I can only assume is influenced by other external factors as opposed to sheer honesty and merit. This film holds its own, briefly, at the beginning. A small prologue of events paves the way for several minutes of mystery and curiosity of what is to come. This very quickly leads forward to the scene, everyone has seen in the trailers, where there "is a family on the driveway". From then onwards it spirals into a tornado of flawed plot holes and complete identity crisis. I sincerely felt as if the film had a complete meltdown and had no idea what it wanted to give to me. The characters fall short of providing any form of adrenaline inducing horror and, on more than several occasions, become laughable. Caveman noises, and screeching like dinosaurs, is about as odd as it gets. If I had shut my eyes, I would have been convinced I had gone back to 1993 to watch Jurassic Park for the first time. I specifically remember the part where Winston Dukes character has a tumble with his shadowy counterpart, pulls himself out of the lake onto his boat, and stops with just one foot dangling into the murky abyss thus allowing his attacker to leap from the water and carry on his assault (Surprise!) .... The comedic gasp from the movie screen echoed as if to say, "Are you kidding me with this cliché rubbish that has been done to absolute death". From that point I felt the audience, in unison, switched off. I certainly did.

The stronger performances were overshadowed by the flat storyline which struggles to gain any traction for the best part of 80% of the movie. This ultimately leads onto the most glaringly obvious “twist” I have ever witnessed. You wouldn’t need Holmes along for the ride to figure this one out. A lot was left unexplained and not in a good way, in the way where you think “what was the point”. Plenty could have been sacrificed to offer a more reinforced backstory and offer the depth this tale so desperately needed. I genuinely had high hopes for this movie. I really wanted to like it and love it. And I persevered throughout but the inevitable white flag moment came and, once the movie ended, I was happy to surrender back to reality, somewhat deflated at the missed opportunity.
The cast deserved much more from the narrative, and direction, to support and showcase their skills but unfortunately it was not meant to be. I seriously doubt I would watch this a second time as I feel there is nothing more that can be offered. If you are on your way to watch this then I recommend you lower your expectations to allow for a modicum of enjoyment, otherwise choose something else.… Expand

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43in2014Apr 5, 2019

The short review: A good, not great, horror/thriller that did not fully succeed due to the lack of plausibility (for me). Related media: There's no related media to this film (but I have seen the excellent Get Out).

What's it like?: TheThe short review: A good, not great, horror/thriller that did not fully succeed due to the lack of plausibility (for me). Related media: There's no related media to this film (but I have seen the excellent Get Out).

What's it like?: The film asks what would happen if there is doppelganger out there for each of us that wants to kill us to take over our lives.

Positives:

1) As with Get Out, this film is an edge-fo-the-seat horror/thriller that has an interesting plot. 2)The twist at the end is good stuff.

Negatives: 1) However, the twist at the end does not match up with how Lupita's character had been behaving for some parts of the story. A main question is, why did she have a holiday home, or allow her husband to buy a holiday home in Santa Cruz, considering what she knows, and I am referring to the twist?

2) Several questions on the creation of the clones, such as who, why and how, need to be explained to make the plot plausible.

3) More questions on why the clones are so murderous, how did they know where to find their doppelgangers (the 'real' people), as well as what they are doing at the end of the film needs answering.

How would the different age groups rate it?

Children: (Not rated for kids)

Teens: Excellent

Young adults: Excellent Medium age adults: Good

Old adults: Good Rating: 4/5 (no half scores). It is worth it to watch it in the cinema.… Expand

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evjohndreApr 4, 2019

This movie piqued my interest in the beginning, but it devolved about halfway into act 2 of 3, and continued to spiral out into an utter mess of nonsense.

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GuapoGrandeApr 4, 2019

Dull, inept, and pandering. Peele has clearly found his niche of inject warmed-over social justice pablum into horror movies (traditionally the most amateurish genre, with the least-discerning fans) and it's working for him financially, butDull, inept, and pandering. Peele has clearly found his niche of inject warmed-over social justice pablum into horror movies (traditionally the most amateurish genre, with the least-discerning fans) and it's working for him financially, but this is the kind of on-the-nose movie people will be embarrassed about once the current #woke fad is just a painful memory in a few years' time.… Expand

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Creeper3455Apr 4, 2019

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. BLACK MANTA AND STARFIRE FROM TITANS ARE A COUPLE IN THIS MOVIE. WHAT? But then again… Nakia and M'Baku are also a couple in this one,so…
Also,Spoilers,I think?

What can be said that has already been said? (Since 2017,again…) Coming from a genuine comedian,Us is the second hit in a row for Writer/Director Jordan Peele,even if that means he’s upping the ante for this one. Big locations,big scope,no more limits for screenwriting,and actors/actresses get the chance to play themselves,but so rigid and over-the-top at the same time. It’s all ambitious and amazing to look at...Maybe a little too ambitious…
There are a lot of comparisons you can make with Get Out,actually. For example the “main character/-s move to a new place,only to find out something’s wrong”,or the insane 3rd Act Plot Twist mumbo jumbo.
The Sound Mix on this thing is also amazing. Being done in Dolby Atmos,it’s predictable,but oh hell,if this is one spacious,dynamic and aggressive mix. For a Horror Movie,at that! Easily going to be a showcase when it comes out on Blu-Ray.
The Doppelgangers part of the movie are a threatening presence without being threatening,but just calm and insane,to the point to where one of the kids is a pet to them. They have a motivation,but it's sort of a weird one. Oh,and did I mention that the kids in this are really solid? No annoying kids shtick,at last!
The main cast is also great,but that's to be expected from a star-studded cast with Lupita Nyong'o and Winston Duke,who's basically me,but black. I loved him in this movie so much...
But the Screenplay and Story are just great. Not amazing… Like Get Out,it shares the same problem where it's this movie that narrates a pretty good story with an interesting message and some intense sequences,but wait,it's also a Horror,so they'll throw some scary scenes that work on so many levels. (Or maybe I'm not really one for Horror movies…)
And also sometimes,all of a sudden,it's a Marvel Movie. Do you know in those movies where the comedy is also sprinkled in moments where it's not supposed to happen? Well,get ready for a truckload of those in this movie! The Comedy is,sometimes,all over the place,and while it's super funny,it's kind of distracting from the main picture. And no,I didn't get the 3rd Act villain motivation. That's the part where the Screenplay felt too ambitious. Same thing for the Shyamalan-ific Plot Twist at the end. What was all of that?
Plot twists aside,Us is still a great time at the movies. It's a horror on a grander scale (with $10 Million+) that is really impressive until the 3rd Act.
Definitely go see it,but beware of the plot twists,I think?… Expand

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RetroDibblerApr 4, 2019

Jordan Peele made a movie which is horror, comedy and drama with the great social comment. "Us" is something really extraordinary and of course it's not the movie for everybody, if someone want to watch just another horror, where doesn't haveJordan Peele made a movie which is horror, comedy and drama with the great social comment. "Us" is something really extraordinary and of course it's not the movie for everybody, if someone want to watch just another horror, where doesn't have to think, well... it's not that kind of movie. Nonetheless everybody should give it a chance. Plus acting and music is something out of this world.… Expand

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minhyh0987Apr 4, 2019

This movie isn't so good as Get Out, but it's still very wonderful. In ten years' time, maybe we will see about 8 more wonderful movie from Jordan Peele than this one!

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NShep53Apr 4, 2019

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The film is filled with amazing performances (especially Lupita Nyong'o as Red) and the twist was amazing. But the more you think about the history and "mythology" behind the tethered, the more the movie falls apart.… Expand

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drlowdonApr 4, 2019

Having previously experienced a traumatic incident at the same location as a child Adelaide heads off to her family's beach house in Santa Cruz with her husband and their two children. Unfortunately for them her past is about to come back toHaving previously experienced a traumatic incident at the same location as a child Adelaide heads off to her family's beach house in Santa Cruz with her husband and their two children. Unfortunately for them her past is about to come back to haunt them...

Us is a decent horror movie that provided plenty of chilling scenes, and even a few laughs, but compared to Jordan Peele's debut 'Get Out' it feels a little unoriginal and the intended social commentary isn't as effective.… Expand

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bkristmanApr 2, 2019

Interesting film but as with his last film there is a radical turn in the second half of the film when he switches from psychological horror to more of a sci-fi genre fit.
I suppose he left this open for a sequel with many questions left unanswered.

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ghostofebertApr 2, 2019

Peele did a great job of mixing both horror and misdirection in Get Out. You thought one way, the movie went another way revealed the trick of where you assumed wrong like a magician. The low budget didn't spoil its cleverness and fun. InPeele did a great job of mixing both horror and misdirection in Get Out. You thought one way, the movie went another way revealed the trick of where you assumed wrong like a magician. The low budget didn't spoil its cleverness and fun. In comes "Us" with an even creepier atmosphere but also features stronger political imagery. Sadly, while there are big points for a creepy style, visuals and a terrific performance by Lyong'o, the story is too clever for itself. It leads you into misdirection from the beginning and completely forgetting that it's supposed to resolve why you thought right and the film swung left. The big reveal does not resolve at all. It laughs in the face of the viewer trying to make sense of why anyone would act the way they would if you knew from the movie's outset. The answer is that the actions of the characters are based upon false assumptions. And this is why you'll see so many dislike and are frustrated by this movie.

Case in point without spoilers. Why would a family stand still, without movement, for a long time in the driveway of a family's home? A: Because that's what all low budget creepy crappy slasher films do in order to create "an atmosphere" of terror. And the film's reveal about who the victims are in this film are just as wooden, hollow and phony. Had this film been less a vehicle of praise by liberal reviewers (who are clearly terrified to say anything critical about a certain niche of directors and actors), this film would have received a 5 at best for a great atmosphere, great Lyong'o, and a lousy, illogical, sloppy, lazy script by a director who had a certain class of people and nationalities to blame and let social media loose with its insipid insinuations. The number of plot holes and illogic is literally in the dozens and it's very disappointing that it's all style with no substance or consistency. My review - fun to watch the first 2/3, a frustrating reveal and not a movie you'll watch again.… Expand

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JNavasApr 2, 2019

Flashes of excellence aren't enough to make up for an illogical, disjointed narrative that too often falls into mindless gore (slasherdom) for its own sake. Very disappointing—I was a big fan of Get Out.

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bnathanApr 2, 2019

I dont get what all they hype is about.... The script on this one is terrible. There is so many mistakes and plot holes its just bad. Visually the movie is quiet good but my friends and I who went to see this found it hard to sit through dueI dont get what all they hype is about.... The script on this one is terrible. There is so many mistakes and plot holes its just bad. Visually the movie is quiet good but my friends and I who went to see this found it hard to sit through due to the awful story. I truely believe its cool to like anything Jordan Peele releases now because this is neither scary or worth the good reviews its getting.… Expand

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Sugoi_boiApr 2, 2019

Corny dialogue, a half baked plot, sub-par suspense. While this movie isn't terrible it certainly isn't great. It's a so-so outing that isn't very memorable.

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tibzoidApr 2, 2019

Not scary. Barely coherent. Not even close to the level of accomplishment of Get Out.

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lxpeterzApr 1, 2019

"US" & "THEM"
Hailing from MADtv and veering off into the critically acclaimed series, Key&Peele, Jordan Peele loves a good story. More than that, he loves getting his hands dirty writing a good thriller. Unfortunately, to his quiet"US" & "THEM"
Hailing from MADtv and veering off into the critically acclaimed series, Key&Peele, Jordan Peele loves a good story. More than that, he loves getting his hands dirty writing a good thriller. Unfortunately, to his quiet desperation all grapes of concept have been stomped and pressed in ways that only with ‘sleight of pen-in-hand’ will another writer be able to work around a plagiaristic endeavor … kind of, unnoticed.Then again, not quite, for plagiarism of concept for just about everything is inevitable resulting in triggering our recall compatibility and overwhelming déjà vu sense of familiarity. “Haven’t we all been in here before?”

Needless to say, it has hardly ever stopped the long arm of the shoplifter which extends beyond that of the law. And it did not stop Peele from lifting off the concept of “THE INVITATION” two years prior to his 2017 release ; WHITE boyfriend with BLACK girlfriend driving along to an invitation that turns out to be a cult gathering. On the way they crash into a deer (jump scare thrown in for good measure) and kill it.

However, in Peele’s “GET OUT” the genders are reversed ; BLACK boyfriend with WHITE girlfriend driving along to an invitation that turns out to be a cult gathering. On the way they crash into a deer (jump scare thrown in for good measure) and kill it.

By the way, did I mention this is a rip-off?

Yet with all that glaring similarity in plain sight little did we stop to sense the blast wave of déjà vu but proceeded to carry the director on our shoulders with the victory chant of originality. That said, Peele’s gone and done it again with his 2019 release, “Us”. He had subtly-blatantly plagiarized the concept of “THE OTHERS” (Nicole Kidman, 2001) with more emphasis on jump scares to make up for the lack of intellectual content, complete with a supposed, but highly implausible twist at the end.

His title, “Us” being a derivation of the ‘Us and Them’ phrase is a dead giveaway in the parallel storyline of “THE OTHERS”. Case in point of ‘sleight of hand’ writing is having substituted the title, “THE OTHERS” … with “Us”. The result is a hybrid of New York arty-farty, pretentious avant-garde and “WALKING DEAD” theatrics glazed over with the idiotrics of Shyamalan’s epic foiled “THE HAPPENING”.

This is nothing but a been-there-done-that flick which is survived solely by Michael Abels’ thunderous soundtrack. Jordan’s gargantuan persona shaped and gained by the mastery of shocking socio-racial content in “GET OUT” has reduced and relegated him back to the quirky comedian [horror-director-wannabe] which is Key&Peele.

Good acting? Lupita Nyongo (though some of her parts under Jordan Peele’s over-the-top direction may have made her look stupid)

Bad acting? Get that father and son, Winston Duke & Evan Alex off the set!

Highlights of movie: Every single time Michael Abels score comes on. And, oh yes … the clear high voice of Brian Wilson accompanied by the iconic Hammond organ when “Good Vibration” is played.

Enjoyable part of movie experience: Trailer of "PET SEMATARY" before the movie started.… Expand

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TheRealReviewerApr 1, 2019

Not scary at all. Almost fell asleep. Boring. Overhyped. I really thought it was going to be good. Very disappointed. I think the producer got really cheap with this movie.

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savagelaApr 1, 2019

This movie is much deeper than the critics and audience are seeing. To judge it as a genre film is to miss the point. It is the poetry of the symbols that make this movie great. Think what it means that they look exactly like us. Why? AndThis movie is much deeper than the critics and audience are seeing. To judge it as a genre film is to miss the point. It is the poetry of the symbols that make this movie great. Think what it means that they look exactly like us. Why? And why: All in red, prison uniforms, underground, barely speak, act weird and wrong, aggrieved and violent, say they're "Americans", cut the nation in half. Are they the tortured soul of black folks? Of America? Of outer vs inner self? of our current politics? All of these meanings shimmer and shift, like in a poem, and don't resolve. It's about the soul of America in 2019 the way "Waiting for Godot" was about the soul of Europe in the 20th Century. Judging this film by the scares or thrills or mythology is to miss the good stuff.… Expand

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thatdannerApr 1, 2019

I am not quite sure why everyone seems to love this movie. I was a huge fan of Get Out, so I had to go see this, naturally, assuming it would be just as good as its predecessor. I was unfortunately hit with a movie that garnered more laughsI am not quite sure why everyone seems to love this movie. I was a huge fan of Get Out, so I had to go see this, naturally, assuming it would be just as good as its predecessor. I was unfortunately hit with a movie that garnered more laughs from the audience than scares. The plot was more of a mockery, like Scream or Scary Movie and that's not at all what Peele intended it to be. The performances were good (Particularly from Nyong'o) and the soundtrack was stellar, just like Get Out. Sadly, this can't make up for a boring, unoriginal plot. The movie was not very engaging, but it had its memorable moments and it wasn't absolutely awful. Honestly, Annihilation is a similar but much better movie than this, so I recommend watching that instead.… Expand

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JamkasApr 1, 2019

The whole plot is pointless and the film fails completely every time it tries to explain it. It is also funny too many times at the wrong times, breaking completely any kind of tension build up that could happen. I am not sure if all theThe whole plot is pointless and the film fails completely every time it tries to explain it. It is also funny too many times at the wrong times, breaking completely any kind of tension build up that could happen. I am not sure if all the funny moments are done in purpose either... I would consider this film more a comedy than a horror film really. First third of the film was watchable, the rest was quite boring. I think the actors did a good job overall and that's why I don't give it a 0. I can't blame them for the plot/script.… Expand

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sentient_sonApr 1, 2019

Left the cinema 30-40 mins in. Bad script, gaping plot holes, lots of questionable moments. Total cringefest! People should get off of Jordan's Piel. (South African slang afrikaans word for dick is piel). ^_^

I enjoyed Escape Room more thanLeft the cinema 30-40 mins in. Bad script, gaping plot holes, lots of questionable moments. Total cringefest! People should get off of Jordan's Piel. (South African slang afrikaans word for dick is piel). ^_^

I enjoyed Escape Room more than US - that's telling!… Expand

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vmurMar 30, 2019

I've never written a review, but this movie was so awful and the critics so wrong, I felt morally obligated to save people from wasting their money. I really liked Get Out & was hoping this would be as good, but it was one of the worst moviesI've never written a review, but this movie was so awful and the critics so wrong, I felt morally obligated to save people from wasting their money. I really liked Get Out & was hoping this would be as good, but it was one of the worst movies I've ever seen. There were so many fundamental plot holes I couldn't stop thinking of them for hours. Spoilers ahead, so don't read this if you want to see this movie, but I suggest you do not. Who created all the duplicates and where did they go? How, exactly are the duplicates controlling the actions and thoughts of people. If the duplicates can control every movement of humans than why did they need to go up to the surface and kill them? They could make them commit suicide or murder each other. They could make humans torture themselves from a comfortable distance. What was the purpose of controlling human's every tiny action and thought? They didn't seem to be doing anything particularly meaningful with this power. How would the millions of them shown holding hands across America fit in the basement of that building? Why were they standing holding hands anyway? Is that as far as their master plan takes them? I'm trying to imagine Nyong'o's character talking the duplicates into doing this--"Hey, lets get revenge on the people we are controlling by murdering them with scissors and then stand holding hands across America" (What?!) Why did they suddenly stop killing people? There were clearly more humans to kill (somebody was flying those helicopters at the end). Had American law enforcement and military capabilities deteriorated to the point they couldn't kill duplicates with scissors? Had all the guns in the U.S. disappeared? Where did they get all those scissors and those silly red jump suits anyway? There was nothing to eat but rabbits for the duplicates in the basement...but who was feeding the rabbits and where did they get the food for them? Why were the rabbits there in the first place? Where is all the rabbit poop? Why would the Nyong'o struggle to get a fireplace poker to break the coffee table she was handcuffed to? It's a coffee table-it's not bolted to the floor-just slide it over. The "surprise ending" occurred to me at the beginning of the movie. Speaking of the surprise ending, how are we supposed to believe the duplicate Nyong'o would have repressed her memory of being a duplicate? Repressed memories and PTSD occur after traumatic circumstances. Her switching places to enter a much better world would be something to celebrate--there's no reason for amnesia. To be fair, there were moments when the cinematography was very good (ie. the shot of the shadows walking on the beach--yes, I got the symbolism). The beginning was suspenseful, I couldn't be surprised or afraid after about 20-30 minutes, though, because the ridiculous plot quickly became so distracting. I can't figure out why anyone could rate this movie highly.… Expand

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TheQuietGamerMar 31, 2019

Jordan Peele's Get Out is one of the most immaculately crafted directorial debuts of all time. It's a first-rate horror film that tackles relevant social and political issues in a manner that allows it to be both deep and entertaining. ThoseJordan Peele's Get Out is one of the most immaculately crafted directorial debuts of all time. It's a first-rate horror film that tackles relevant social and political issues in a manner that allows it to be both deep and entertaining. Those hoping to find the same kind of thematic timeliness here are not likely to be disappointed. They may, however, take issue with the delivery. Peele clearly has a lot on his mind and spreads himself too thin trying to cram it all into one movie. Us is littered with so many symbolic possibilities such as classism, race, and the dual hidden nature of humanity (among so much more) that it's hard to pull any sort of cohesive message from it at all. He manages to briefly touch on each of these topics, but never manages to make them come together in a way that actually says anything.

Us may be unfocused subtext-wise, but it's only marginally less valuable because of it. The moment-to-moment action is so good that it's incredibly easy to overlook the contextual and narrative deficiencies, like how the plot twist is really just a big plot hole. To put it simply, I think Us is even more fun than Get Out.

It's hard for me to not walk away from most horror-comedies disappointed as they tend to lean too far on one extreme more often than not. Us manages to be the rare exception that acts as the perfect marriage between the two genres. Both styles come off as complimentary, never serving to pull power away from the other. The film ends up being both hilarious and freaky as a result.

It does a lot to help keep the fairly familiar home invasion/slasher action fresh, but the imaginative premise and excellent dual performance from Lupita Nyong'o that are the real heavy lifters here. In reference to the latter, I'm hearing a lot of people call her performance award worthy. I personally wouldn't go that far, but her work here is impressive. Especially as the creepy and menacing doppelganger.

Peele also makes the most of the concept by once again crafting a slew of unforgettable, unsettling, and inventive scenarios and situations. I'm not just talking about the more violent or bizarre set pieces either. The smaller, more atmospheric touches matter just as much. Like the usage of Michael Abels' score for example. The songs pop up in the most unexpected of ways. Think you'll never listen to I Got 5 on It in the same way again? Try hearing N.W.A's F*ck tha Police without getting chills after this.

Us isn't perfect and is nowhere near as focused as Get Out was. Yet, it's another standout work from a man who already proved himself to be one of the best talents in the genre after only one film. His second effort only bolsters that reputation. There's more to find fault with for sure, but that didn't stop from walking out of that theater having had a really good time.… Expand

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