Us

Universal Pictures | Release Date: March 22, 2019

6.4	USER SCORE Generally favorable reviews based on 1047 Ratings

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goncalvesthiagoMar 22, 2019

My God! What movie is this?!?! Lupita Nyongo deserves to be indicated in ALL, performance of the millennium! Jordan Peele is a genius. The scene of the invasion is the most tense of all! WHAT A FILM BIZARRE! It will stay in my mind for a long time.

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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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StevenslabaughMar 22, 2019

I absolutely loved this movie. It has one of the most beautiful scenes I've ever seen in a horror film and such an amazing score. "There's a family in our driveway" is going to become an iconic line in horror.

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pedropascalMar 22, 2019

fffDie Filmkritikerin Antje Wessels erklärt, vor allem die Idee, sowohl die Protagonisten als auch ihre jeweiligen Doppelgänger von ein und denselben Darstellern verkörpern zu lassen, trage dazu bei, dass sich Wir ganz langsam seinen Weg insfffDie Filmkritikerin Antje Wessels erklärt, vor allem die Idee, sowohl die Protagonisten als auch ihre jeweiligen Doppelgänger von ein und denselben Darstellern verkörpern zu lassen, trage dazu bei, dass sich Wir ganz langsam seinen Weg ins Unterbewusstsein der Zuschauer bahnt. Lupita Nyong’o, Winston Duke sowie die beiden Newcomer Shahadi Wright Joseph und Evan Alex agierten je nach Figur vollkommen unterschiedlich: „Sie werden zu einer Art negativem Spiegelbild ihres Gegenübers, reden mal gar nicht, dann wiederum so, als würden sie beim Sprechen ein- statt ausatmen, was körperlich nur sehr wenige Worte hintereinander möglich ist. Sie fokussieren ihr anderes Ich, umtänzeln es und morden schließlich auch – und das in Wir auch deutlich blutiger, als es noch in Get Out zu sehen war.“ Klassische Jumpscares gebe es hier zwar keine, dies sei aber auch gar nicht nötig, so Wessels weiter, da das Gruselige an Wir letztlich vor allem der Gedanke über sich selbst sei, wie viel Böses eigentlich in uns stecke… Expand

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zlatanmazuidiMar 22, 2019

Like “The Shining,” there are a number of different ways to interpret Jordan Peele’s excellent new horror movie, Us. Every image seems to be a clue for what’s about to happen or a stand-in for something outside the main story of a family inLike “The Shining,” there are a number of different ways to interpret Jordan Peele’s excellent new horror movie, Us. Every image seems to be a clue for what’s about to happen or a stand-in for something outside the main story of a family in danger. Peele’s film, which he directed, wrote and produced, will likely reward audiences on multiple viewings, each visit revealing a new secret, showing you something you missed before in a new light.… Expand

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TelevisionCrMar 22, 2019

Jordan Peele had a very difficult task with his sophomore feature after the smash hit that was "Get Out." While "Us" may not be as concise as its predecessor, it's an absolute masterpiece that couldn't be more different. The cast is sublime;Jordan Peele had a very difficult task with his sophomore feature after the smash hit that was "Get Out." While "Us" may not be as concise as its predecessor, it's an absolute masterpiece that couldn't be more different. The cast is sublime; Lupita Nyong'o leads the pack with a tour-de-force performance that is bound to haunt you for at least a few weeks. The supporting cast is just as phenomenal: Winston Duke gives you most of the comedic relief, while Elisabeth Moss proves that she's one of the best actresses around at the moment. What she does with such limited screen time is astonishing. The movie is extremely funny, there will be moments where you laugh out loud. The score is superb, the editing is sharp (especially in one pivotal scene), and the cinematography is stunning. Peele's script and direction avoid the typical horror tropes and give us a story that is truly, well, messed up. The story will be etched into your mind for quite a while, and there is no doubt in my mind that you'll want to see it again. Have fun when you watch the movie, because it's such an entertaining ride.… 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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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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ShaneBMar 21, 2019

Ok, we all know/knew this would be a good movie, so there’s no need to say it in a review. The story/plot was fresh, original, exciting and dynamic(we all coulda guessed that also). The trailers left out a lot(pretty much all) of the plot soOk, we all know/knew this would be a good movie, so there’s no need to say it in a review. The story/plot was fresh, original, exciting and dynamic(we all coulda guessed that also). The trailers left out a lot(pretty much all) of the plot so that was good. The cast did perfect, even the supporting actors. There were a few and minor character flaws while the story was building, but all that went away when the “other families” showed up. Solid dramatic/suspense movie with a little humor peppered in throughout, but not overdone. Nice wind up during the home stretch, and ended with a solid but subtle twist. They could leave the ending as is and let our minds wonder, or they could maaaaaybe do a sequel, MAYBE. (I'm sure they won't)

If you liked early M. Night and Get Out.... you’ll obviously love this.… 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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