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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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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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cfthervnestrunzApr 10, 2019

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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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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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Ubik08Aug 18, 2019

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Folks criticizing US for the plot aren't getting it. The film is about the terrible divide between the privileged and those that are less privileged. The divide isn't racial or cultural but simply about money and privilege. It's a satire trying to make its point in an unusual and entertaining way.. The divide is getting wider in most Western societies. I'm in the UK and were back to Victorin times with terrible child poverty. We are the US.… 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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ajzeg01Sep 21, 2019

I quite enjoyed this movie, I thought it was a lot of fun! This is the second film directed by Jordan Peele after his hit directorial debut, Get Out. I think that film was stronger overall, but Us was very entertaining! It is a horror-comedyI quite enjoyed this movie, I thought it was a lot of fun! This is the second film directed by Jordan Peele after his hit directorial debut, Get Out. I think that film was stronger overall, but Us was very entertaining! It is a horror-comedy about a family that is being attacked by...themselves. This movie had me on the edge of my seat and laughing at the same time! Some might think the movie is tonally inconsistent, but I think the mix of horror and comedy worked very well. I thought it was genuinely really funny and scary. The soundtrack was pretty cool, the performances were excellent, it looked great, and there are many surprises and twists! This movie has received kind of a mixed reaction, but I think people’s expectations are too high. Get Out was so good, it’s gonna be hard to top it. Just take this movie for what it is, a smart, scary, fun and funny horror movie! Check it out, you’ll have fun!… Expand

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FilmanwaltDec 17, 2020

A film in the horror genre that dares to be more profound.

The film starts off strong and goes on very well through to the middle. The whole thing is exciting and tends to give you goose bumps. Then the film makes a big mistake for me andA film in the horror genre that dares to be more profound.

The film starts off strong and goes on very well through to the middle. The whole thing is exciting and tends to give you goose bumps.

Then the film makes a big mistake for me and doesn't stop at the father's occasional comedic interludes, but inserts a longer scene that is supposed to be pure comedy but was not necessary in this film. In addition, it took you out of the tension and was just annoying.

After that, the film starts again, especially because it gets an interesting background and ultimately has a good ending.… Expand

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tellmikeyyJul 30, 2022

Good thriller with unsettling acting and scenes. Didn’t get the meaning until after but interesting to say the least.

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starr4allJul 9, 2020

I was hesitant to watch but I liked Get Out so I finally decided to watch. And boy I'm glad I did. Lupita Nyong'o was amazing in this movie! And love the turn it took towards the end.

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Mother_In_LoveJun 26, 2020

This movie is a masterpiece,i really appreciated the story.its a must watchs

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geewahJan 5, 2021

A fantastic follow up to "Get Out". A polished, well directed horror/thriller that stays with you long after you have seen it.

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mikesgold2KJul 27, 2021

wietny horror podlany humorem oraz samoświadomością. Zaskakuje i straszy nie tylko jumpscarami ale również samym klimatem i historią. No i jeszcze ten plotwist na końcu - po prostu bomba

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liamexeSep 2, 2022

I have always loved Jordan Peele's work and horror movies, not just after Get Out when people became aware of him. I was content with my enjoyment of the movie, but then I saw all these negative reviews that all said the same thing: that theI have always loved Jordan Peele's work and horror movies, not just after Get Out when people became aware of him. I was content with my enjoyment of the movie, but then I saw all these negative reviews that all said the same thing: that the movie was confusing or illogical. Really? A HORROR MOVIE, THAT IS! Does Freddie Krueger make sense? Jeremy Vorhees? a pet cemetery No. In order to frighten us, most horror movies begin and end in fantasy terms that have some basis in truth. It was the first time a villain assaulted us in a dream, which is why Freddie Krueger frightened the living daylights out of people in the 1980s. Reality and fantasy collide.… Expand

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LamontRaymondMar 21, 2019

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I definitely enjoyed it more than Get Out, and it has a great sense of style and tension, but as a horror movie, I found it a little bit tepid. Other than a single death scene toward the middle, I never felt there was much at stake. Lupita is fantastic - the movie is really her tour de force, but the twist didn't do a whole lot for me. The implications of the twist just are not all that interesting to me. And the "other world" of the doubles just didn't have the same kind of impact that the zombies in classics like "Dawn of the Dead" have. Sure, they mimic the regular humans, but to what end? I should say that Elizabeth Moss is also great, and really, the kids are, too. You definitely laugh a few times in this film, but the sense of real dread and true suspense are just not present in this film. I do look forward to Peele's next one.… 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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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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tropicAcesMar 21, 2019

The type of film that demands a second viewing. Maybe there are plotholes, maybe Peele just layered clues in with his dialogue like with “Get Out” and it all checks out. Time will tell just how good of a sophomore outing this is, but noThe type of film that demands a second viewing. Maybe there are plotholes, maybe Peele just layered clues in with his dialogue like with “Get Out” and it all checks out. Time will tell just how good of a sophomore outing this is, but no matter what it’s an effective thriller.… Expand

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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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Compi24Mar 26, 2019

For his next trick, Jordan Peele attempts to maintain the same sort of narrative intrigue, tension, and thematic resonance that was present in "Get Out," but by diving into a different realm of content and utilizing an entirely disparateFor his next trick, Jordan Peele attempts to maintain the same sort of narrative intrigue, tension, and thematic resonance that was present in "Get Out," but by diving into a different realm of content and utilizing an entirely disparate scale of storytelling. The resulting horror treatise, "Us," is a bit of a mixed bag. From a simple, visceral, filmmaking standpoint, it works. The movie is composed really well -- visually speaking -- the tensions at hand are tantalizing enough to string an audience along for a couple of hours, and the performances are all top notch. But there's something lost in the translation of what Jordan Peele was trying to say with this one. Looking to "Get Out," there was something so intimate and simple about the concepts in play. And, although it tended to beat these concepts a bit to death in my opinion, I completely understood what was being said. "Us" paints with a more thematically broad brush; one that I'm certain has painted a picture that will leave many audience members uttering, ". . .huh?" by its conclusion. Couple that with some general narrative clumsiness and a few gaping plot holes here and there, and you're left with a mostly enjoyable, yet frustratingly imperfect product.… Expand

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GinaKMar 28, 2019

As a fan of both horror and science fiction films for as long as I can remember, I thought this film often handled the clichés of the genres in interesting ways, at least cinematically. The film moved along and was never boring. All theAs a fan of both horror and science fiction films for as long as I can remember, I thought this film often handled the clichés of the genres in interesting ways, at least cinematically. The film moved along and was never boring. All the actors were first rate, but I didn’t find any real surprises or original twists. Jordan Peele is definitely a filmmaker worth watching, and I wouldn’t hesitate to go to his next film to see what he comes up with. I probably only feel a bit disappointed because his films are hyped with a passion they don’t quite deserve – yet.… 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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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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Meth-dudeMar 29, 2019

With great acting performances, genuinely funny moments, an interesting story, a good soundtrack and a surprising ending, Jordan Peele's "Us" is a future classic. While it may not be as good as his previous film, it's still worth seeing inWith great acting performances, genuinely funny moments, an interesting story, a good soundtrack and a surprising ending, Jordan Peele's "Us" is a future classic. While it may not be as good as his previous film, it's still worth seeing in the theater.… 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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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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The3AcademySinsMar 24, 2019

A worthy and fresh follow up to Get Out, Jordan Peele's second film perfectly blends arthouse commentary and suspenseful horror into an incredibly enjoyable and surprisingly funny movie. I think there are a lot of scenes, images, and linesA worthy and fresh follow up to Get Out, Jordan Peele's second film perfectly blends arthouse commentary and suspenseful horror into an incredibly enjoyable and surprisingly funny movie. I think there are a lot of scenes, images, and lines that have the potential to become iconic horror fare. The script, while in my own opinion not as robust as the script of Get Out, is layered and sporadically funny. The acting is great, particularly the performance of Lupita Nyong'o. The soundtrack is also phenomenal. There are a few weak storytelling elements and some ideas that aren't fully fleshed out or presented, but nevertheless, this is a great horror movie that I definitely recommend.… Expand

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sjwilkinMar 26, 2019

I went in with high expectations and left quite disappointed. It isnt as good or well made as Get Out and the trailer slightly deceives the theme of the movie. I understand Peele wants to do something with the Twilight Stories material and onI went in with high expectations and left quite disappointed. It isnt as good or well made as Get Out and the trailer slightly deceives the theme of the movie. I understand Peele wants to do something with the Twilight Stories material and on this basis I think he already has. This movie, just like Get Out, is incredibly surreal and could pass as an X Files feature. Decent watch I guess?… 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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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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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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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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amheretojudgeMar 25, 2019

Cut Out The Middle Man.

Us Peele is a good filmmaker. Even better in direction that he is at writing. For instance, I could see that there is barely anything on paper to make it run for an hour let alone two. But with sharp and clear ofCut Out The Middle Man.

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Peele is a good filmmaker. Even better in direction that he is at writing. For instance, I could see that there is barely anything on paper to make it run for an hour let alone two. But with sharp and clear of vision of creating a nail biting scene, he speaks effervescently on the topic of the day. But then, when scrambled together these finely crafted material in a dish, it comes off a bit confused. He has a lot to say and he does. Which makes you wonder is he trying to sum up all by respecting the "boundary" of the subject or is just a mere marketing strategy to get in your head?

He pays homage to classic horrors like "Jaws" and "Shining" and this is how you know how much aware he is as a director, his choice of costume design, background song and petty knock knock jokes actually advances storyline further. Primary aspect of his films are the elements that he works on throughout the storyline, for the arc of the character and the film. This old school method is both gripping and productive, from a failed magic to a broken boat, their trajectories can easily be seen and yet are thrilling to encounter.

He also uses nature for the horror. He doesn't animate or personifies the thrills, from rabbits to birds in the beach changing their behavior to even owl set up in a Scary House. The writer-director Jordan Peele's typical four part horror is actually elevated by the performance especially Lupita Nyong'o in the lead. Unfortunately, a world so rich has the lead that barely shows any of its quality, the double edged sword that is Lupita's character, never fully gets her story right. From Us to them, Peele's slow and wisely paced project increases the scale to an unexpected delightful experience.… Expand

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GrantD243Mar 26, 2019

Us had almost everything going for it. The score, acting, direction, and cinematography are fantastic. Unfortunately, I have two problems with it that drastically affected what I think about the film. First is the humor. In some scenes, theUs had almost everything going for it. The score, acting, direction, and cinematography are fantastic. Unfortunately, I have two problems with it that drastically affected what I think about the film. First is the humor. In some scenes, the comedic relief is perfectly timed and adds a lot to the film, and the jokes land. But there are also some scenes where it feels out of place or forced. There isn't a need for a dad joke every time a scene is getting a little serious. Secondly, the story itself felt incredibly average to me. Is the social message meaningful? Sure, but the story that presents the social message to us felt more like a traditional slasher film. It didn't particularly grab me in any way, and I found myself disappointed with the ending. Whereas Get Out was a great movie with a meaningful message attached, Us feels more like a meaningful message with an okay movie attached.… 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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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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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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Vitor007Mar 29, 2019

"Us" has great subliminary messages, which, even if lost, can make us excited. Even having a totally different mural of "Get Out", the film always maintains balance, in comedy, suspense and in its light terror. His script is very well"Us" has great subliminary messages, which, even if lost, can make us excited. Even having a totally different mural of "Get Out", the film always maintains balance, in comedy, suspense and in its light terror. His script is very well planned, but with several points that do not work as well as the last work of the director in this genre, being muto more "politician" and can have much more interpretations of what was presented to us. 7.9/10… Expand

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nandikaMar 21, 2019

Nice mix of the old and boring thriller jump-scares/templates and some fresh new visual ideas. Ironic use of music. There's an overall feeling of humor and wit to this film, which elevates it from the genre.

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JamesdayzMar 24, 2019

The new Jordan Peele movie... if you enjoyed "Get Out"(2017) then you will most likely enjoy this movie. Its the same director, writer, composer, cinematographer the whole package, me personally I found "Get out" to be mild but, I'm gonnaThe new Jordan Peele movie... if you enjoyed "Get Out"(2017) then you will most likely enjoy this movie. Its the same director, writer, composer, cinematographer the whole package, me personally I found "Get out" to be mild but, I'm gonna give that one another view anyways. In my opinion Jordan Peele is very good at provoking your mind and making you think, so to the casual viewer "Us"(2019) will definitley get your mind going but to me I saw a lot of elements from things i've already seen. In Summary this is gonna be a lot for most people but to me it was A horror twis on a National Lampoon's Vacation series family dynamic with Black Swan(2010) and Invasion of the body snatchers(1978) as fundamentals and a nice Monster(1994) twist in there, thats how I percieved this movie at least in a raw point of view of it without looking at it from those perspectives "Us" was enjoyable because I could see how the director was leading the viewer throughout the movie with his style of filmmaking this movie will make you ask and it shows you things in detail like hiding the answers in plain sight but without giving you the whole thing.… Expand

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TheMadHareMar 29, 2019

Jordan Peele is adding a new angle to the horror genre that I hope evolves what these movies can be. However, some of the comedy didn't mix too well with the horror. The symbolism is great, but could be better if the film took itself moreJordan Peele is adding a new angle to the horror genre that I hope evolves what these movies can be. However, some of the comedy didn't mix too well with the horror. The symbolism is great, but could be better if the film took itself more seriously. 7.2/10.… 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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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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zNeverSleepingDec 24, 2019

Tem seus altos e baixos.

Gostei muito da atmosfera do filme. O fato de toda família ser negra e ser tratada como uma família normal, sem apelações para estereótipos, me agradou muito. O terror funciona muito bem e não se restringeTem seus altos e baixos.

Gostei muito da atmosfera do filme. O fato de toda família ser negra e ser tratada como uma família normal, sem apelações para estereótipos, me agradou muito. O terror funciona muito bem e não se restringe facilmente, o que me pegou de surpresa. Porém, teve algo que me incomodou: o humor. Na minha opinião, raras vezes funcionou bem, pois se o filme não me faz acreditar que os personagens estão com medo de morrer, por que eu deveria acreditar e temer por eles?

A trilha sonora é excelente, o plot é interessante mas pouco profundo e não sabe muito bem a direção que vai, deixando a decisão com o espectador - de maneira erronia. As interpretações são muito boas, visto que os personagens principais interpretam suas versões sombrias também.

Se o filme focasse mais no ritmo de terror e aprofundasse no plot, teria um potencial muito maior.… 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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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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clem666Feb 15, 2021

I watched it without knowing who was the director but clearly felt all the 'Get Out' touch. The pace is great, we don't have any trouble understanding when we are on a flashback and when we are not. Scenario is crazy-original even if a bitI watched it without knowing who was the director but clearly felt all the 'Get Out' touch. The pace is great, we don't have any trouble understanding when we are on a flashback and when we are not. Scenario is crazy-original even if a bit (maybe consciously) confusing and confused. There are some truly interesting turns of events but all questions are not answered at the end. Acting is amazing especially by Lupita Nyong’o. The cast often tries to be funny and to laugh about their awful situation but it also often falls apart as they completely miss their points. Atmosphere is gorgeous thanks to well-balanced emotions: sometimes things seem so real, sometimes not but never really far from our reality. Characters' design is marvelous and don't fall in the trash-horror style. Angles, colours, visuals and scenes are absolutely gorgeous. The original score is amazing and especially the 'I Got 5 On It' classical Remix.… Expand

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Sarcastic_DevisDec 5, 2021

Mi ha divertito parecchio, ma c'è un ma.

Dal punto della vista della scrittura, non ci sono troppi problemi, se non per alcuni personaggi secondari poco sviluppati e il twist fin troppo telefonato. Ma guardando "Noi" ho avuto l'impressioneMi ha divertito parecchio, ma c'è un ma.

Dal punto della vista della scrittura, non ci sono troppi problemi, se non per alcuni personaggi secondari poco sviluppati e il twist fin troppo telefonato. Ma guardando "Noi" ho avuto l'impressione che Peele sia più abile come sceneggiatore che come regista, precisando che la regia, pur mancando leggermente di personalità, si attesta a buoni livelli.

Consigliato? Sì, se conoscete il regista, dovete sapere che non dovete prendere i suoi film troppo sul serio. Se entrate nella mentalità giusta, vi gusterete il film.… Expand

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CameronPepeJul 17, 2020

The film us is very interesting to me it starts off really good and then after the home invasion it ends to fall off why the film still intact even though it's wobbly because of the cast the cast is just so good and helps enjoy the film lotThe film us is very interesting to me it starts off really good and then after the home invasion it ends to fall off why the film still intact even though it's wobbly because of the cast the cast is just so good and helps enjoy the film lot more that's why it was one of my favorite films of the year because it was just so fun it's a great time for me it's not about how critically acclaimed the film is it said how enjoyable the film… Expand

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DunkaccinoSep 17, 2022

There are questionable creative decisions here, for example one where a teenager does something not even her parents are capable of. The biggest one will be the final scene, which my immediate response was "come on...". It did not amuse me,There are questionable creative decisions here, for example one where a teenager does something not even her parents are capable of. The biggest one will be the final scene, which my immediate response was "come on...". It did not amuse me, the way it will amuse viewers who watch these films like playing puzzles.… Expand

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jeanrenoirMar 26, 2019

Just saw US. Liked Get Out better. People who think US is a great horror movie either have never seen The Shining, which makes US look pathetic, or can't get anything more complex than US. In the beginning, I thought Peale was doing somethingJust saw US. Liked Get Out better. People who think US is a great horror movie either have never seen The Shining, which makes US look pathetic, or can't get anything more complex than US. In the beginning, I thought Peale was doing something interesting in apparently satirizing the complacency, blandness, and "normality" of contemporary upper-middle-class suburban black professionals, and showing them that they are culpable for doing their best to wear "Howard" sweats as symbols of how they've left their shadow selves in the ghetto behind. But when Peale doubles their white upper-middle-class pals, too, suddenly the movie is incoherent. If Peale's trying to show whites in his audience that they are just as bad for forgetting about their own poor white, low rent "shadow," that be okay. But by showing all the red horror figures of either race as shadows of the American middle-class masses epitomized by the vapid idiocy of "Hands Across America" Peale is shooting fish in a barrel. It's all to easy and simple-minded. Kubrick was a genius. Geniuses produce works of art as complex and mysterious as genius itself. Peale's just a talented journeyman Hollywood director who gets overrated because he's black and black directors are still too rare. US is sort of the horror genre version of the action genre megabit Black Panther. Both films are shallow and ultimately rather empty, but they get lots and lots of extra points for the blackness of the principles involved. This overrating of works by blacks is actually a form of patting them on the head, as if it's "amazing" "they" can do so well, when their "so well" would have gotten a yawn from whites. Moonlight is incomparably the best black film in American history, on every level, and is one of the great American films period. It makes US look like a crude comic book. Black Klansman, not to mention Do the Right Thing, was a much better movie than US.… Expand

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Genghis_SeanMar 27, 2019

Maybe I'm not subtle enough to figure this movie out, but I don't think that was the problem. Too much of the movie wasn't feasible or simply didn't make sense. I left with the impression that aspects of the movie remained unexplained in anMaybe I'm not subtle enough to figure this movie out, but I don't think that was the problem. Too much of the movie wasn't feasible or simply didn't make sense. I left with the impression that aspects of the movie remained unexplained in an effort to grant it the veneer of sophistication, but without any real reasoning, which I found highly annoying. The horror scenes, the acting, and the dialogue were all good. The story was unique, but the resolution was dissatisfying. I was disappointed with the ending.… Expand

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kman5473Mar 22, 2019

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Pros: Cinematography, acting, set design, lighting, and the soundtrack. Cons: The story doesn't feel fully flushed-out, doesn't really make a lot of sense, and sets up so many things that have no pay off. For a film advertised to be a horror film, all of the tension in the film is lost as soon as the doppleganger family gets in the house. From there, we go on this unexpected journey that only kind of makes sense, but is ultimately unsatisfying. I think this film is worth watching, but I don't think Jordan Peele and his team was given enough time to really create a masterpiece, and instead made a very sophisticated but ultimately rushed film.… Expand

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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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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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mbeckfordOct 15, 2020

Jordan Peele creatively subverts the home-invasion genre in "Us." But Ugh, that ending!

The first half is outstanding. Lupita Nyong'o is excellent as always -- she's a moody complex character which makes complete sense after the "bigJordan Peele creatively subverts the home-invasion genre in "Us." But Ugh, that ending!

The first half is outstanding. Lupita Nyong'o is excellent as always -- she's a moody complex character which makes complete sense after the "big reveal." Once that "big reveal" happens, suspending disbelief is difficult, even for a horror movie. It is almost as if they came up with the main premise, than spit-balled an explanation. The explanation / back story is so absurd it requires way too much exposition.

Here's hoping Peele gets more grounded in his third act.… Expand

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shpostalMar 23, 2019

The much heralded buzz preceding "Us" has guaranteed at least for opening weekend a blockbuster, even with its deserved R rating for lots of violence and scissor maniacs. In my city, in one theater it's hogging up seven screensThe much heralded buzz preceding "Us" has guaranteed at least for opening weekend a blockbuster, even with its deserved R rating for lots of violence and scissor maniacs. In my city, in one theater it's hogging up seven screens including the IMAX, and that is overdoing it at the expense of other films out that I'm doubtful will ever be shown locally. Having seen "Get Out", a really twisted horror tale mixed with racial commentary, I had high hopes for "Us". But I can only muster up six points because despite the great acting, requiring all the principle characters to take on double roles, and really showcasing their obvious talents, as the film progresses messily toward the final act of what is supposed to reveal the secrets behind the scenario of body doubles killing their "normal" originals, it is left up to much assumption. Yes, there are some twists here. No decent horror movie should be without them. But Peele deliberately has left far too much detail hanging - such as, who created these doubles in the first place and why? And, if, as the film suggests, they are nationwide, where the hell is law enforcement, the Army, etc.? Socially it's an odd duck. I do not know exactly what Peele is trying to imply here, unless it's facing the worst fears of anybody - ourselves. I have my faults, but I'm not afraid of myself. But if you don't sweat some obvious lacks in details and don't mind the lack of a true resolution and climax, "Us" is okay. However, another film out, "Captive State" has been criticized for not closing the plot holes, whereas I thought it did so in fine style, keeping you pinned to the seat until the very end of the film. So, if you want a thriller type movie that actually has an ending, you may want to think twice about "Us."… Expand

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QuietlionmusicMar 25, 2019

The movie was entertaining, but did not live up to the massive hype it received. I think Get Out was much better. I had fun, the jokes were funny, the acting was on par but major plot holes and plausibility problems ruined my suspension ofThe movie was entertaining, but did not live up to the massive hype it received. I think Get Out was much better. I had fun, the jokes were funny, the acting was on par but major plot holes and plausibility problems ruined my suspension of disbelief. Sometimes I felt as though they were trying a bit too hard to try and be scary or creepy, but it ended up just falling flat. I found many of the plot points predictable, and felt the film didn't want to take enough risks at the expense of upsetting the audience. I would have liked to see some plot points fleshed out more. I had fun, but this won't be a film I'm thinking about after seeing it.… Expand

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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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moviemitch96Mar 22, 2019

I honestly wasn't a huge fan of Jordan Peele's previous film 'Get Out' which was also his directorial debut. I appreciated some of the clever ideas and writing that was in it, but ultimately found that it didn't live up to the hype too muchI honestly wasn't a huge fan of Jordan Peele's previous film 'Get Out' which was also his directorial debut. I appreciated some of the clever ideas and writing that was in it, but ultimately found that it didn't live up to the hype too much for me. This was also kinda the case for me with this film as well. It follows a family in their summer vacation home who find themselves being terrorized by doppelgangers of themselves. Interesting concept, wasted potential. It explored these ideas more so rather than fully invested in them, which disappointed me. The character's choices and decisions were also questionable and ridiculous at times, and the ending, while clever, wasn't really much of a payoff and I felt more confused and underwhelmed by it than anything else. Overall, like I said, interesting ideas, but they didn't come together or work as well as I had hoped.… Expand

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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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92rossDec 23, 2019

Not a terrible film but definitely not a must see as it is claimed. The plot is ridiculous and the twist at the end is very silly indeed. Over rated.

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romanontherunMar 29, 2019

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Wow, this is something...

First of all credit is there credit is due: the acting and cinematography is fantastic, hands down.
The first half or so of the movie is tense and creepy. It was awesome, as awesome as you could expect.

As for the second half... well, all starts fall apart. To the point where it becomes plain stupid and incoherent when you just think about it just for a bit...

If the ending was left ambiguous and fuzzy - it may be alright, but explanation given us is so, so painfully not thought out:
1) If the main character is actually a "shadow" and don't have a "soul" all this time - why the hell she's actually scared for her kids and husband and behaves like, well, human being? Why the "shadow" who is actually a real human behaves like creepy lunatic?
2) So, someone really build this underground... facilities?.. fill them with "shadows" for some reason and them just left them there with open doors, no guards or security? Even supplied them this jumpsuits uniform and golden scissors? And one day they just kind of walk out and start murdering people?
3) Are this facilities maintained by someone? Are this someone did find strange that suddenly one of "shadows" is chained to the bed and can speak and behave like real human?
3) It's shown that "shadows" eat _only_ raw rabbits for some reason, but rabbits need food and care too. Who the hell supplied with and/or cared for rabbits all this time? Rabbits are not cheapest nor easiest way to get food by far...also living underground without sun on raw-meat diet cannot possibly be healthy, so how "shadows" possible be as healthy and strong as real humans?..
4) It is said and shown that "shadows" mimics their real humans counterparts but only the youngest son shown to have connection with his shadow in this way, all others just went loose...
5) Random attraction on a beach visited by hundreds of people is actually an unsecured entry point to the what should be top level secret government (is it specified it is actually government or just implied? I may have forgot) black-site prison-like operation. Yeah...
6) Aside from main characters none of the real humans shown alive after the events. They are implied by the helicopters though, yet still...

I really, really wanted to like this film, Get Out was superb and trailers was good, but that's just a mess. Where "Get Out" was actually logical and pretty realistic (with acceptable level of suspension of disbelief of course) "Us" is just went full "The Happening" level of WTF.… Expand

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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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RalfbergsMay 3, 2020

For me this movie was 6.5. While the story has it's twist (although kinda foreseeable) and has nice intensity to it, the whole story for me lacks something to give it higher rating. I'm not the biggest fan of horror movies in general, so forFor me this movie was 6.5. While the story has it's twist (although kinda foreseeable) and has nice intensity to it, the whole story for me lacks something to give it higher rating. I'm not the biggest fan of horror movies in general, so for me, to like them, they have to have something extra - that's just personal opinion of course. If you really into horror movies I assume you'll enjoy this one and I do see why critics would like it - acting is good and how the scenes are shot and everything, but the actually story - it lacked something, unlike previous Jordan Peele's movie, which had amazing story, intensity and everything… Expand

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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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KeithDowMar 22, 2019

Jordan Peele’s work is immersive. A few minutes into watching his movies everybody sitting in your vicinity seems to disappear and all that remains is you and the gripping story unfolding on screen. He achieves this effect by allowing hisJordan Peele’s work is immersive. A few minutes into watching his movies everybody sitting in your vicinity seems to disappear and all that remains is you and the gripping story unfolding on screen. He achieves this effect by allowing his films to breathe. Sometimes the camera lingers on scenery. Sometimes it lingers on a person. Either way, it demonstrates a patience in filmmaking that is rare for a first or second-time director, meaning that Peele undoubtedly honed this skill throughout the 53-episode run of his comedy show and was able to successfully apply it to horror.

This duality—comedy and horror—is perhaps the most striking (and successful) component of Peele’s new film ‘Us,’ the follow-up to his Oscar winning debut ‘Get Out.’ There are just as many laughs littered throughout the film as there are moments of shock and tension.

Yet there’s a hollowness to ‘Us,’ as though the burdens of being one of the most prolific creators currently working in Hollywood stunted the overall development of the film. Peele likely took years to write ‘Get Out’ and the astounding density of the story shows. Peele had perhaps half as much time to write ‘Us’—while being twice as busy—and the product speaks for itself.

For example, there’s an interesting red-blue dynamic applied to the costume and set design, but its intended meaning doesn’t always feel consistently applied. Furthermore, one of the on-screen deaths is needlessly unrealistic, while a particular shot setup towards the end of the film tries to be artistic but just doesn’t work … at all.

As a result, it begs the question of whether ‘Us’ is disappointing compared to ‘Get Out,’ or if it’s disappointing entirely on its own.… Expand

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JLuis_001Mar 28, 2019

Us has brought back a similar disappointment to the one I had with Get Out. And this is due to the way Jordan Peele is getting praised by the critics when frankly his style as a filmmaker is quite simplistic.

Us is being hailed as anUs has brought back a similar disappointment to the one I had with Get Out. And this is due to the way Jordan Peele is getting praised by the critics when frankly his style as a filmmaker is quite simplistic.

Us is being hailed as an excellent work of horror, some people are even calling it a masterpiece of the genre when basically its whole concept is based on different and ambiguous plot pieces that are put together trying to create a more cohesive story that unfortunately doesn't feel original in any way.
Especially because its plot twist can be intuited from the beginning taking into account what you see in that opening scene and that almost all the stories that involve doppelgängers have the same plot twist.

Definitely the film has some good moments. The introduction of the doppelgängers is really creepy and Red's character is very unsettling. The tone in those moments and the use of the score are outstanding but in general, beyond the messages within the story and all the easter eggs inside of it, the film is hardly supported by its structure and the truth is that the horror felt a bit diluted. Yes, there's a lot of mystery and suspense but the horror wasn't as strong as I hoped for.

Once again there are no surprises behind the veil and it's ironic considering that for the second time in a row with Peele, the critics played against him because they made me wait for something more and judging the film with what he delivered, well... that extra step of quality isn't really there.… Expand

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Warlok9Mar 23, 2019

It was suspenseful, especially the middle act. The big twist ending is easily predicted within the first 30 minutes. It’s a shame that Peele went for the suspense/twist ending again in his second run. It doesn’t work here.

Would have been aIt was suspenseful, especially the middle act. The big twist ending is easily predicted within the first 30 minutes. It’s a shame that Peele went for the suspense/twist ending again in his second run. It doesn’t work here.

Would have been a better and more suspenseful story if they just revealed the truth near the beginning of the movie instead of thinking no one will guess it right. I suppose there are countless areas of symbolism in the film, but the backstory of the antagonists is handled very ham-fistedly and leaves you shaking your head. I’ve seen worse explanations in other films, but this is pretty vague and requires major suspension of disbelief buy in. I think the movie would have been better served with a supernatural explanation vs what they actually went for.

I hope Peele doesn’t go the way of Shamaylan, continually trying to capture that same shocking twist ending in all of his movies. Just make a good suspenseful thriller, but perhaps let the audience in on the secret early in the film but hide it from the actors. Take a different angle.

I’m sure Peele will go a different direction in his next film. I suspect this movie will do well opening weekend but drop off in ticket sales second week.… Expand

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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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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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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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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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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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Gromit1Mar 23, 2019

This movie is stylish, has an interesting premise, but suffers badly from some inconsistent character developments and a completely predictable twist. It was strange to watch this movie because it felt like a lot of things were soThis movie is stylish, has an interesting premise, but suffers badly from some inconsistent character developments and a completely predictable twist. It was strange to watch this movie because it felt like a lot of things were so deliberately set up through REALLY long nearly static shots, and a lot of symbolism only to sort of get brushed off in the end when the "why" is barely explained. I'm all for an ambiguous ending - but this wasn't even ambiguous, it just felt rushed and kind of lazy.

Us is definitely worth seeing, but again I'm baffled by the unwavering praise.… Expand

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LordIllQuillMar 25, 2019

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. While Jordan Peele is talented, and Lupita Nyong'o's performance is exquisite, this movie is way overhyped. The children are never in peril (only white teenagers seem to be expendable in this movie) and it's one of those setups where the killer has several chances to kill the protagonists, but just toy with them long enough for them to escape with torn clothes. I was waiting for this film to be scary, but even though some parts of the story are intriguing, when you find out the reveal of what's going on, it becomes stupid and implausible. Get Out worked because the story was simple, but well executed, as all good horror movies should be. This is an example of Peele making up some "cool ideas" that go nowhere in the end. I hope his next movie is worth the overpriced ticket because this one definitely was not.… Expand

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volodymyrchykMar 30, 2019

The whole concept of the plot is weak, devoid of logic and full of blank spaces. After 'Get out' this really feels like a "second movie syndrome". On the plus side, acting is quite descent but that's about it with the plus side. Maybe that'sThe whole concept of the plot is weak, devoid of logic and full of blank spaces. After 'Get out' this really feels like a "second movie syndrome". On the plus side, acting is quite descent but that's about it with the plus side. Maybe that's my overexpectation saying: I do believe this whole story could be thought through a lot better. Since the middle of the movie you barely believe anything on the screen. The last twist of the plot is hardly an excuse for that.… Expand

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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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CrazyStupidJakeJul 30, 2019

Like many, I was very much looking forward to seeing Us. Jordan Peele blew everyone away with Get Out and I’m really shocked to say that, in comparison, this film is a significant dip in quality. The performances are really memorable andLike many, I was very much looking forward to seeing Us. Jordan Peele blew everyone away with Get Out and I’m really shocked to say that, in comparison, this film is a significant dip in quality. The performances are really memorable and engaging, with Lupita easily being my favorite part of the film. The cinematography was interesting throughout and I loved the film’s theme (Anthem), even though the rest of the soundtrack left a little more to be desired. I just found myself disappointed with the plot and where it goes in the 2nd and 3rd acts. There’s a lot to like about this film but a lot to shake your head at so I know I would have to see it in the theater again to really solidify my opinion. Grade: B-… Expand

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PlsDreaDec 27, 2019

A beautiful film that struggles under the light of its predecessor. Jordan Peele does amazing work building incredibly intricate stories that are wrapped in meaning and mystery. As a horror movie, however, it faltered (personally). The movieA beautiful film that struggles under the light of its predecessor. Jordan Peele does amazing work building incredibly intricate stories that are wrapped in meaning and mystery. As a horror movie, however, it faltered (personally). The movie felt more like a Scary Movie continuation in terms of the fact that I spent almost the entirety of the film laughing. That's about the only comparison I have for the two though. Us has outstanding acting and is visually appealing. If you like comedy horror I absolutely recommend, but if you're looking for bone-chilling terror, I doubt you'll find it here.… Expand

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AmplifixOct 19, 2020

This movie starts as a good horror movie, but the pacing is completely off. It becomes a full slasher movie after the first hour, there's no more mystery at all. I was wondering how they're going to go back to horror/mystery after theThis movie starts as a good horror movie, but the pacing is completely off. It becomes a full slasher movie after the first hour, there's no more mystery at all. I was wondering how they're going to go back to horror/mystery after the "enemies" become fully revealed and start parading around on the screen. It becomes silly and boring instead, horrors are best when there's still some mystery around the "enemy". That's why pacing is really important to keep the tension. This movie completely lost that tension after an hour.

The backstory of the "enemies" is short, wish they would explain a bit more about them. The plot twist was kind of expected and it didn't surprise me at all. At that point, the movie was already full slasher and the main character was behaving like a blood craving supervillain. I mean she went out of the car alone into the woods to kill confirm one of the enemies and left her family behind to go all John Rambo for that last boss fight.

If you're looking for a shallow slasher movie, this movie is all for you. If you're looking for an actual horror movie, look elsewhere. Seems like critics always rate "horror" movies highly when they're not scared. This movie is miles behind movies like Insidious/Hereditary/Drag me to hell if you're talking about scariness/tension.

This movie can't get more than a 6 from me and that's me being generous because it's a 5.5 at most. Lesson learned, don't trust critics!

As a side note: It's nice that the cast is mostly black, the movie is kinda enforcing stereotypes that all black people just listen to hip-hop all the time. I'm black myself and listen to all types of music!… Expand

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JLauSep 23, 2020

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. There's an underground world of doppelgangers that are now out and about killing their originals but it turns out that the main character was a doppelganger who had swapped places a long time ago.… Expand

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DudesofThoughtDec 14, 2020

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Fantastic use of foreshadowing and hindsight to make you think twice once the movie is over.… Expand

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AJ_13Oct 19, 2022

THE GOOD: Jordan Peele's hability to create powerful images is unmatched. Cinematography, score and Lupita Nyongo are the stand-outs.

THE BAD: The script and dialogues are clumsy and the final reveal/payoff is less impactful than what it should be.

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NickTheCritickNov 3, 2021

Accompanied by her husband and children, Adelaide returns to the beach house where she grew up. Four masked strangers, however, knock on their door, giving life to an unimaginable nightmare.
Still a social horror and a sort of critique ofAccompanied by her husband and children, Adelaide returns to the beach house where she grew up. Four masked strangers, however, knock on their door, giving life to an unimaginable nightmare.
Still a social horror and a sort of critique of capitalism which, however, seemed to me to be a "not at his best" Jordan Peele. The film didn't fully convince me on the idea of dopplegangers as a metaphore to oppressed people who lives in the shadow of privileged ones. This movie seemed to me the smaller and less talented brother of Bong Jon Ho's "Parasite".… Expand

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AgentLviJul 9, 2023

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

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Rickniks38May 8, 2022

An interesting horror movie hope we get a sequel or get to see the aftermath how will society deal with all their doppelgangers?.

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CarlElmoreNov 22, 2022

Great performances and direction by Jordan Peele but the actual story itself isn't amazing.

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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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Sweet_Old_BobMar 23, 2019

After seeing GET OUT I was expecting a lot more from this movie from Jordan Peele. It wasn't as clear and it was harder to understand and put together.

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mrc_brnMar 24, 2019

Feel like I must be missing something after reading all the glowing critics reviews. The beginning and then the stalking scenes were thoroughly enjoyable. But as the movie progressed I understood less and less of what was going on and whyFeel like I must be missing something after reading all the glowing critics reviews. The beginning and then the stalking scenes were thoroughly enjoyable. But as the movie progressed I understood less and less of what was going on and why exactly. Why make the doubles, why did they sometimes mimic the 'above ground' people, other times not, why did the doubles seek revenge on their counterparts and not the government? Why only eat raw rabbit? So many questions, I simply didn't 'get it' apparently.… Expand

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bfoore90Nov 24, 2019

Incredible cast, great idea on paper but executed very poorly. Coming off of the well deserved success of "Get Out," Jordan Peele delivered us another potential smash hit with "Us." I really enjoy Peele's work, I like what he's doing withIncredible cast, great idea on paper but executed very poorly. Coming off of the well deserved success of "Get Out," Jordan Peele delivered us another potential smash hit with "Us." I really enjoy Peele's work, I like what he's doing with movies and I think "Get Out" really opened a lot of people's eyes with just how good Peele can be. "US" unfortunately represents a bit of a sophomore slump for Peele, which is unfortunate because this cast was fantastic. The film also had a good soundtrack, comedy that hit really well and did provide some intense moments of fear but unfortunately, the plot here is absolutely riddled with holes, especially towards the end that almost completely undoes everything this film does well. You can drive a truck through some of these plot holes, a lot of the things regarding the Tethered people make absolutely no sense and it drags this movie almost to a disappointing halt.… Expand

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LanceypooJul 30, 2019

As many have said, Get Out was a lot better than Jordon Peele's second film in the horror genre. The film seems to focus on its message before its plot. If you can look past the plot holes (which is fairly easy to do so) it's a great film.As many have said, Get Out was a lot better than Jordon Peele's second film in the horror genre. The film seems to focus on its message before its plot. If you can look past the plot holes (which is fairly easy to do so) it's a great film. I just expected more from Jordon Peele.… Expand

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Beowulf69Mar 29, 2019

The movie was unintentionally funny far too often in the scenes where it was meant to be taken seriously, making the intended funny moments fall flat while ruining any tension. Red's delivery in her first monologue was comically bad. TheThe movie was unintentionally funny far too often in the scenes where it was meant to be taken seriously, making the intended funny moments fall flat while ruining any tension. Red's delivery in her first monologue was comically bad. The pacing was never good. The "twist" was telegraphed ham-fistedly at the beginning of the movie.

I really, really wanted to like "Us". Instead, I was left with the possibility of how good it could have been. This was a missed opportunity.… Expand

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sandbornMar 26, 2019

There're good elements of horror, but the backstory of the doppelgangers or doubles is so unbelievable and illogical it dampens the movie experience, thus I couldn't give this a positive review.

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joeyabukiMar 23, 2019

I found the movie BAD, with stupid, absurd and meaningless things. There is a "mirror world" where we have the typical "evil twin" (Doppelgänger) and these arrive to take over our places. If they were from another universe, dimension,I found the movie BAD, with stupid, absurd and meaningless things. There is a "mirror world" where we have the typical "evil twin" (Doppelgänger) and these arrive to take over our places. If they were from another universe, dimension, alternate reality or mirror reality, it would make sense, but in the end it turns out that they are clones that live underground hidden from the surface. How can billions live in those places? How do they feed? Why did the government make those clones? Many holes in the plot. And that final "twist" emulating Shyamalan: TOTALLY PREDICTABLE. None of us in the cinema seemed good. People mocked when things happened. At the end of the movie you DO NOT BELIEVE ANYTHING about how unlikely it is. I didn't connect with it, it didn't touch me. That been said, Lupita's performance is superb, great interpretation.… Expand

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MonkiReviewsAug 28, 2020

How disappointing was this movie? Well it was pretty disappointing, but not fully a terrible movie. The acting was excellent. The story though, wasn’t. The ending wasn’t very good. It didn’t even make sense. The beginning was slightlyHow disappointing was this movie? Well it was pretty disappointing, but not fully a terrible movie. The acting was excellent. The story though, wasn’t. The ending wasn’t very good. It didn’t even make sense. The beginning was slightly promising, but by the middle fell apart. Get Out was better, this movie wasn’t even really that scary, but oh well.… Expand

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ubeguysmileySep 10, 2019

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This movie is very bipolar. Performances are solid across the board, the music and direction are all excellent, it's just a shame that the script is sub par. Us is just another example of the decline in Hollywood writing. The movie appears to be trying to make a statement about the socio-political issues first and an enjoyable horror movie as a distant memory.
This is made wholly evident by the scores of the critics vs the audience.

How could anyone, government or otherwise, have the time resources, infrastructure and staff to create all those clones. Why would you create so many if they had no purpose. How do the clones behave when you are driving or flying? Why did Red not mimic Adelaide? why didnt other clones just leave? why didn't Red leave earlier? Why create clones designed to kill their "originals" purely for the reason of the originals not knowing that they exist.

Great Acting, terrible script.… Expand

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Iamcritical86Dec 7, 2019

Hmmm. I dunno you guys. The movie was a little stupid for my liking. It's like it struggled to find it's identity between being a horror, drama or fantasy. Lupita's performance was brilliant but the movie itself was just a little too far outHmmm. I dunno you guys. The movie was a little stupid for my liking. It's like it struggled to find it's identity between being a horror, drama or fantasy. Lupita's performance was brilliant but the movie itself was just a little too far out and unrealistic for me.… Expand

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