[9.8/10] In recent years, when it comes to horror films, I’ve come to appreciate mood over scares. Scares have become cheap, with scads horror flicks offering monsters popping out of nowhere or surprise deaths or gruesome images to the point that it’s all too easy to become inured to them. Instead, I’ve come to really like films that do well at establishing an atmosphere, something that may not make you jolt out of your seat in a given moment, but that makes the hairs on the back of your neck stand up on end for the entire runtime.
Get Out has that in spades. Long before anything goes bump in the night, there is a tension in the air, the sense that something just isn’t right or comfortable, even if you can’t quite put your finger on it.
Writer/director Jordan Peele does that perfectly through blending multiple kinds of anxieties into one unsettling collage of moments. There’s the horrorful text of the piece, with hints that maid and groundskeeper on the Armitage estate are not all there, and ominous portents like dead deer or rustling trees. There’s the anxiety of meeting your significant other’s parents for the first time, the relatable sense of being off balance as you’re both trying to be on your best behavior while also feeling out a group of people who are likewise feeling you out.
And then there’s the fact that Chris (Daniel Kaluuya), is made to feel like a curiosity, like something out of place, as he steps into a lily white world where seemingly well-meaning folks patronize or unwittingly insult him. One of the great achievements of Get Out is how it steps into the proud tradition of using social anxieties and real world fears and discomfort to undergird the textual horror the film slowly unspools. Peele manages to wrap so many facets of that sort of experience in this work -- belittling compliments, a sense of being out of place, and questionable, othering comments -- in a way that fits perfectly, and gives force to, the straight horror movie he’s presenting.
This seems as good a place as any to acknowledge that, as a straight white male who grew up in the suburbs, there is a limit to how much I can speak to the way those experiences are depicted. Get Out touches on any number of ideas -- how even committed progressives can have old prejudices behind their facades, the appropriation of black bodies and black labor for white needs chief among them -- that I’m simply not qualified to do anything but note with appreciation. Those elements, and the social commentary that comes with them, are one of the most striking and effective parts of the movie, I’m woefully ill-equipped to analyze them in the depth that someone who’s lived those experiences could.
But one of the stellar things about Get Out, and well-made movies in particular, is how they can convey those experiences even to those who will never live them. Peele uses all the tools in the cinematic toolbox to make you feel Chris’s discomfort, the way in which he’s ill-at-ease in this place that seems unfamiliar and off-putting. He combines that cross-cultural discomfort, the awkwardness of meeting your significant other’s family, and the hints at something more supernaturally sinister to create a film that affects the viewer on multiple levels.
That’s just one of approximately fifty things Get Out does incredibly well. It’s a nigh perfect film at nearly every level. The acting is superb across the board, from Kaluuya who carries the film, to the familiar sense of the different Armitages, to a superb turn from noted character actor Stephen Root, to a gobsmacking scene from Betty Gabriel as Georgina, done almost entirely in close up with nowhere for her to hide. The pacing is outstanding, with the hints, uptick, build, and climax of the mysterious events each coming at just the right time.
Technically, the film is just as remarkable. The use of color in the film is incredible, with golden hues in the background that symbolize visually how out of place Chris is, lush naturalism, and spooky blues and grays in the dark. The cinematography and editing are just as superb, with Peele, director of photography Toby Oliver, and editor Gregory Plotkin able to make an impromptu hypnosis session in a well-appointed den feel like the most intense thing in the world, and manage to make chases and close calls feel just as dramatic. In the same way, Michael Abels’s score perfectly accents the unsettling quality of each scene and moment.
The most miraculous thing about Get Out is that as terrifying, tense, and thematically rich as it is, it’s also a damn funny film. Chris’s friend Rod (LilRey Hower) initially seems like minor comic relief in the film, but his role goes much deeper than that. Still, between his amusing dialogue and the wry tone to Chris’s less creepy interactions with the Armitage’s well-heeled friends, there’s plenty of laughs, naturally, in Peele’s script, even as he’s just as able to bowl you over with the complex commentary and horrifying developments at play.
It’s also as sound a screenplay as you’re likely to see realized on screen anytime soon. More than a few horror films mix their haunting with a layer of social commentary, but few of them balance the text and the subtext as well as Get Out does, with the film working just as well at both levels. At the same time, its reveal is impressive, a swerve from the predictable read on the Stepford quality of the situation that deepens both the horror and the metaphor. And it’s a tightly-written script to boot, with details like the stir of a spoon, the taking of a picture, or a childhood memory each established and revisited at the perfect time. It all comes together to tell a story imbued with that deeply unsettling atmosphere with seeds planted that bloom in horrifying splendor.
But as great as that atmosphere is, as much as it primes the audience for what’s to come and sets a tone that makes the film unnerving even when nothing particularly dramatic is happening, Get Out has just as much virtuosity in delivering its scares. When the scales fall and the reality of the threats and machinations at play unfurl, Peele and company are equally adept at delivering that tension, intensity, and fear that will keep you on the edge of your seat.
There’s been no shortage of outstanding horror films in the last few years. Everything from the moody inventiveness of It Follows to the period paranoia of The Witch, to the psychodrama of The Invitation. But with Get Out, Peele has set the new standard by which each of these modern artistic successes must be judged. It’s a film that works on every level, bringing wit, atmosphere, story, metaphor, horror, sight and sound with equal success. It’s a film that wants to scare you and wants to challenge you, while never letting the one get in the way of the other.
Honestly dont know why this one is for best movie, the story is weak and predictable and racist in a way too. The acting is good but that's it. It's not even scary, it's supposed to be a horror / thriller but i found myself bored along the way. Maybe it's because i've seen many horror movies that this one doesn't do anything for me.
I've been very hyped for Get Out. And finally I had the opportunity to watched it last week when finally premiered in Portugal.
Well, Get Out is a phenomenal film. It really is. What an amazing directorial debut by a comedy guy, Jordan Peele. It's amazing what he accomplished.
Get Out addresses racism with very intelligence without being cliché. And because of that, the screenplay is brilliantly well written. The cinematography and the soundtrack were also pretty good.
The performances were great, specially Daniel Kaluuya. When the movie wants to be scary and suspenseful, is awesome. Although some 'jump scares' were unnecessary. The opening scene is so effective and so well done.
A lot of characters are presented throughout the whole movie, and all of them are important to the story, every single detail. I found this very interesting.
With this being said, I loved Get Out. One of the best of 2017 so far, and I'm so glad that I had the opportunity to watch this one in the theater.
racists got what they deserve
I have to agree with some comments here, the trailer does give away the plot of the movie. Still an enjoyable movie though. The actors were great, the sound design is amazing. I liked the way Get Out touches on race issues.
This film is really scary.
I almost crapped my pants when dude pulled out a windows phone. Now that's some horror shit.
I don't know how it balances horror and comedy so well but it really does.
S p e e c h l e s s... Also damn Jordan Peele is really dark inside which is totally unexpected. And the ending was perfect I was hoping it would turn out the way it did. 10/10 for me Jordan Peele really impressed me with this one.
Mr Peele, I was used to your everything-but-subtle fight against racial stereotypes with Keegan Michael-Key in Key and Peele, and blindly expected Get Out to be a thriller with racism against the Black community as a guideline.
While I wasn't wrong, I was glad to discover it went way further than that.
First of all, props to Daniel Kaluuya's acting here. His performance in the dystopian world of Black Mirror 1x02 "15 Million Merits" was astonishing already and I was thrilled to discover how it would compare here. It was definitely on par with it, if not better.
Allison Williams as the crazy white girl was also a wonderful fit.
But let's get back to the story. As Peele said it during interviews "I wanted to make a movie you have to watch twice": first through the eyes of Chris then through the eyes of Rose, as if you were an actual accomplice of the whole abduction/hypnosis/OP thing. While a first watch leaves you totally clueless about what is happening, what just happened, and what will happen, a second viewing is a necessity, as there is foreshadowing all over the place. Charlie Brooker, it seems like you have found yourself an opponent in the "let's leave clues everywhere, yet make sure you never understand them on first viewing until the final twist happens".
That first viewing is effectively just deconstructing the usual " black people in movies"(and by extension, in society) trope. Leaving us to experience the whole thing as Chris. Making the white family/friends here during the "big party" seem just like full of stereotypical racist thoughts (which they are indeed), and the black servants "off", even though we can't get why really.
The acting is genuinely impressing, as the hypnotized black "molds" play the role of older white people in the body of a younger black people to the perfection. Second viewing reveals you that they were not acting off, but that it was all a result of the Coagula procedure.
I can't help but be impressed by the complexity of it. The layers of foreshadowing is crazy, and I can confidently say that two viewings were not enough, and a few mores will be needed to get all the hints that are sprinkled. Any viewing after the first will make the movie look as a whole series of hints, while also making you aware of more imagery, either visual (The milk and cereals that Rose eats separately, the fact that they make Andre spin around as if at a slave auction..), or in the form of trope.
This is a 10 stars rating here, and I can't wait for what's coming next. I've heard a modern take on The Twilight Zone was in the books for 2019 ? Peele would definitely be the director for such a thing.
I really loved the atmosphere, the subtexts and themes 3/4 of the movie, but didn't love the way the last act was handled. Like so very often in these kind of movies, the tense atmosphere died in my opinion after the big reveals. I wish for once someone would make a movie with more subtle, tense plotline that carries all the way to the end. But that's just my personal opinion. In the end I enjoyed the movie a lot and definitely recommend everybody to see it.
You know what this feels like? An M. Night Shyamalan film. It has that overall creepy feeling when you’re watching it, not quite knowing when to expect something to happen…but you know it’s coming at some point. It even has a repetitious focus on one particular object and (color) throughout the film – which is what Shyamalan used to do. This really feels like something he did…which is weird, because he didn’t. So when I think about what makes this a special and unique talked-about film, I think about Shyamalan’s popular past.
Another thing that you get right away is the mystery. This movie is weird, and it revels in being weird. Chris (the main guy) knows something is up, that something is wrong, but neither he nor the audience can really place their finger on it. Maybe it’s hypnosis, but that’s too easy. So, throughout the film, you’re given clues as to what’s really going on, and I’ll tell you right now that it is a brilliant and original mystery, but I wouldn’t necessarily call it a horror film. It’s really creepy, but it’s not really a horror movie, so there was a bit of a disappointment there.
A very enjoyable thriller. I wouldn't call it Horror, but you'll notice yourself inching closer to the edge of your seat as the tension is ratcheted up. There's plenty of suspense and you'll be pulling for Chris and Rod.
This is not gory and there's only one jump scare that I can recall. Again, the key to this film's success is the way it builds. There's finally a release of that suspense near the end, but it doesn't go down the way you think it will.
There's definitely strong themes of race and they're adeptly handled and thoughtfully presented. When Chris mingles at the lawn party, it's eye-opening.
This is an instant classic.
Nver again cup of tea! ;)
I thought this was creepy as hell. From the beginning it made me feel very uncomfortable, but they also did this thing where they would put a bit of humor where it didn't belong to ease the tension. So it was seriously creepy, but at the same time it was funny in a way that forced you to not take it seriously at times. I don't know how to feel about that, but it was an interesting movie.
The whole racism approach and stereotyping of white people and black people was not at all deep; it was blunt and without any sort of development or nuance just to set the tone as quick as possible for what would happen down the line and also to have a bit of humor. Which was okay.
As for the big revelation at the end.. It was lame, so lame. I think it could've been better, more intense and creepier, especially when you're dealing with concepts such as spoiler alert hypnotism, consciousness and the manipulation of the mind. I feel like they had a great story and they chose to interpret it in such a way that wasted a huge amount of potential. I really hope someone else makes a better adaptation of this story in the future, because this was just "good", but it can be "totally ninja!".
Also, spoiler alert, I knew from the start that there was no way Allison Williams could be playing the role a sane girlfriend.
I quite liked this movie, the story was pretty intriguing. I think I would recommend it.
8/10
I decided to watch this again after 2 years it came out because my mind completely erased everything about this movie.
I can't give it a 10 or even a 9 because for a psychological horror genre, the storyline is original but a bit weak, you can start to see where the movie is going in the first 30 minutes, and then it's just waiting for it to happen.
This movie is based on a racism and it wants to send the message that there's more happening in the real world and I like that, there's a good connection between that and the plot.
I love the story, it's very intriguing and it submerges you fully in the very first 10 minutes, its pace is very good, you can feel the tension for the main character forming and each scene has its importance, there are absolutely no fillers but as I said in the beginning it's a movie where you already know how the ending is going to look like from the start which is not a good thing especially for this genre.
The music also stands out a lot, it's absolutely perfect.
There's a major plot twist but again, you basically already know it's going to happen even before the scene with the photos in the cabinet which I would consider the turning point of the movie.
All in all, great movie, an absolute must watch for horror fans, I recommend you watch this even if you're not.
A really enjoyable film, however I do have one gripe.... Why on earth would he take the cotton out of his ears straight away! You dumb asshole leave those f*ing things in until you're scot-free!
Everyone ranted and raved about this movie and I went in expecting great things but boy I was disappointed. It’s a good movie and a good horror movie that’s it, nothing more nothing less. I found myself rather board halfway though not to mention the plot seemed so predictable. I really don’t get how this was nominated for best picture, the standards must’ve been low this year.
This was a crazy ass movie!!
Rod was hilarious!! I loved him!!
I felt and said every of his words. LOL.
Chris was so badass at the end.
That family was a total mess.
I thought for a second he wasn't gonna make it.
This movie is one of my favorites of the genre, it is well developed and without that exaggerated cooing that occurs in most horror movies.
Overall, worth the watch.
I feel like this is more of a 7, but I gave it an 8 for the unique concept and modern take on the horror/suspense genre.
The weakest aspect was how predictable it was. I'd have liked to have been trying to piece together what was happening, but the reveals were early on and not subtle. This could have easily been a 9/10 with more thoughtful pacing. It does go slightly deeper than the obvious towards the end, but doesn't make up for giving away the gist of the plot in the first quarter of the film.
There were two cheap jump scares. One was loosely tied to the plot, but not really. The other was completely unnecessary. The film otherwise does a good job of building tension and an unsettling vibe without the low effort parlor tricks.
Overall, I was impressed with Jordan Peele's debut into this genre. He has fresh and clever ideas, but the execution has room for improvement.
Uncomfortably entertaining!
The reason for the aforementioned is that 'Get Out' sets up the premise so, so well and you are just waiting for the penny to drop, so all the events leading up to the reveal are very awkward - which only adds to the overall enjoyment in seeing it all unfold onscreen.
I've seen Daniel Kaluuya in a few (not as many as I should have by now) films and have always found him to be a solid actor, but his performance here is seriously outstanding - especially emotively, he does so much here with just his facial expressions alone. An awesome performance!
I was also impressed by Allison Williams, who I haven't seen nor heard of up until now but she is very convincing; even with the fact that I knew where her character was heading. Lil Rel Howery also does well in a comedic relief type of role, which I have admittedly seen him do before.
I like 'Nope' but this even improves upon that, gotta get 'Us' watched at some point to view all that Jordan Peele has offered thus far.
One of the most overrated movies of all time
now sink into the floor
I dont like this movie at all, it made me feel weird while watching
For the premise, the film is brilliant. With little or almost no explicit violence, the film succeeds in creating a knife-edge atmosphere. The cast is top notch and all the awards it received are well deserved. However, I think there could have been more character development, as I found the ending a bit abrupt. But who am I to judge? I wish I had a friend named Rod, responsible for my rescue from my (equally crazy) girlfriend's crazy parents who perform brain surgery!!!!!
What a film. This was my third viewing of Get Out and the best viewing yet. Jordan Peele is such a masterful director with every single thing feeling so perfectly selected and executed. Each song, the score, the subtle way characters act, how easy it is to know what is happening especially on rewatch but still be on the edge of your seat. This movie has the perfect runtime and is perfectly paced. It makes you nervous but also makes you laugh and maybe has the best protagonist in any horror movie. Chris never does anything extremely dumb that makes you mad at the character he handles every situation as you would like to think you would in the same situation. Just a masterpiece and one of the best horror films ever made.
the last time a movie managed to actually piss me off was Nocturnal Animals, with Get Out, it was that one scene with the tea cup, it was driving me crazy,
great movie
Uniqe and well-directed psychological horror film, that's disturbing and often uncomfortable to watch, with a plot that unfolds in an unexpected manner.
A weak storey line with many holes. Within 10-15 minutes you know what's to come, no twists or surprises and an ending that appears to have added at the last minute.
He escaped by placing upholstery from the chair into his ears, thus he was able to rotate his wrists within the straps, meaning they had to be loose enough to fully pull his hands free. Secondly, why didn't he simply unbuckle the straps with his teeth?
Predictable from the first quarter.
I love films building their plots with conversations, but most of these are drama or romance. Get out is the first fillm i watch that can build up fear inside me with characters' words and also silence. Love it.
P/s: I know it's cheesy but i would make me feel better after watching the film if Rose was saved by Chris. However, it doesn't mean that i don't like the film's endling. It's practical. And since the film is trying to reflect the real society we're living in, the ending is perfect.
A very good surprise.
I class without hesitation among my favorite movies of its kind. Even if the film is not the first to exploit this path, he manages to tap us in front of our screen to know the denouement of the mixed couple apparently without history ... apparently
Strange, but breathtaking movie. At first it seems that you already know how this story ends. But the ending will surely surprise you. Creepy, funny and crazy! This film made an indelible impression on me.
And now, sink into the floor - SINK.
it's psychopath, but i like it
Tense, disturbing thriller, this plays on your expectations and turns them around. A fine accomplishment from a director better known for his comedy. I hope he veers further into thriller/horror territory in the future.
If you watched The Witch, it's the same idea. It waste 1:40 of your life, for a poor ending. I'm not even mentioning the poor developed characters and the fact that you have way more empathy with the comic relief than the protagonist. Don't waste your time watching this movie.
Don't get it. Nothing clever about it.
This movie is really good! Scary and satisfying, things most horror movies lack.
Every white person is a racist, rich and owns black housekeepers/employees
First 75% of the movie is really slow
Boring, predictable and racist story (Whites are kidnapping and killing Black people, so they can steal their athletic abilities and coolness??)
Promotes interracial relationships
What exactly did Jesse Owens prove Hitler? That, like he said, Germany treated him better than the USA? Just take a look at the medal table: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1936_Summer_Olympics_medal_table (and yes, Hitler and Owsen shook hands, read it up on his Wikipedia)
Not scary at all, some bad cuts & strange scenery switches
Probably the most racist movie I have seen so far, if it were the other way around (with black folks), the ratings would be dramatically different.
Really enjoyable but I think many aspects are very similar to another movie: The Skeleton Key.
I mean, the plot is almost the same, the only difference is why the protagonist goes to the house and the end. The characters are similar too: the friend who warns the protagonist, the protagonist trusts the enemy and many other similarities.
Get Out is essentially the scientific version of The Skeleton Key that focuses on magic and vodoo.
So, if you enjoyed Get Out, you will enjoy The Skeleton Key, both great movies.
It's like a remedial first year film school student wrote this after a serious head injury while reading film writing for dummies.
Really great movie. I recommend going into this movie as blind as you can because it might take away from the experience. It was a great suspense movie, I wouldn't call it horror honestly. The mix of comedy is great at most times and all the actors are great overall.
I can't wait to see this!
The movie is quite good.
But Peele is an idot that has no idea about politics and should shut up.
And Chris is an idiot too and should have run the moment he heard “By the way, I would have voted for Obama for a third term if I could.”
Off top of my head
-deported more people than any other president, including Trump
gave CIA to John Brennan who spied on Senate Intelligence Committee and lied under oath about it, then refused to hold him accountable
dropped 3 bombs an hour on predominantly brown people and Arabs
killed thousands in drone strikes, 90: of them were civilians
his FBI and Justice Department spied on journalists and again, lied about it
-involved American military in 5 more military conflicts, conveniently never called "war"
-donated as much money as Bush did to the banks, as a gift for throwing out millions of Americans on the street
So no, Peele, Obama was not the greatest president ever. Educate yourself first, and talk later.
I really like Get Out and Us.
But your movies keep getting worse and worse, just look at Nope and Candyman.
I do not usually watch horror movies (I have an overactive imagination and images tend to haunt me), but I saw an interview of Jordan Peele, the author and director of this film, and the interviewer, Chris Hardwick, said that this was such a unique movie it was establishing a whole new genre - a Social Thriller, to which, Jordan Peele said, he would include The Stepford Wives and Rosemary's Baby. A Social Thriller not only tells a self contained story but takes on the Social norms of our culture, which in the case of this film is subtle and not-so-subtle racism. Intrigued, and willing to better understand my white presuppositions and prejudices better in an effort to overcome them, I decided to watch the movie (first thing in the day - I'm not going to bed with a horror movie rattling around my imagination). It was clever, it was keenly observed, it had a life-observed wit, it had an depth of content and it was good. (And, it didn't excite any horrific images that would linger >phew<). I think this was good film making with intended openings for social discourse, and I give it an 8 (great) out of 10. [Social Thriller]
It was an entertaining movie, but very predictable. It reminds me of the "The Stepford Wives", but according to times, not pointing sexism but racism.
It lived up to the hyped completely, don't read the synopsis or the plot as it gives away most of the movie. No gore no blood no violence just an atmospheric scenery with perfect tension and excellent ending. A must see for psychological "horror" fans.
Definitely one of the best horror films that I have seen in the past 10 years. I was literally scared throughout both of the times that I went to see the movie. This movie definitely lived up to the hype.
A tense film, had me stirred from the start to finish, couldn't get out. I really enjoyed it, creepy at times, wtf moments, and It was well made with a great plot along with a strong cast with great performances.
Unique movie with great plot full of tense and amazing directing 9.5/10!
Great Movie this is a must see
Sadly, the trailer REALLY spoils 90% of the movie, on top of the script being predictable. If I hadn't seen the tailer I would have enjoyed the movie a lot more.
I was fairly certain that I had started watching this some time ago but for some reason, I stopped just a few minutes into it and never went back. I kept seeing the film mentioned on numerous lists (and I have to admit, the cover art for the movie had always intrigued me about the film) so I finally broke down and watched it in its entirety this evening. I was not disappointed. While I wouldn't call it a "horror" movie (it's actually much more of a psychological mind-bend) it definitely has a completely creepy, ghastly "I know something bad is happening but I just don't quite know what...yet" feel almost from start to finish. The only - seriously, the ONLY - negative that I personally have is that I watched this on Paramount+ and made the "mistake" of watching the alternate ending. While that didn't "ruin the whole movie" (far from it!) for me, it was a huge turnoff because there's no need to invoke some false sense of superiority by calling yourself "woke" or whatever. Newsflash: Even after Obama, racism still exists, and it still goes in ALL directions. So don't get all preachy on me, Jordan Peele, and feel like you somehow would have been doing us all a favor by going with a different ending that - regardless of whether you think a "woke" generation would enjoy it or not - was nowhere nearly as good as the conclusion we got. Apart from that little bit of preachy idiocy by the writer (after the end credits), this was an absolutely excellent story, a great film, incredible acting, and cinematography and soundtrack to accompany it all. I don't know that I'll watch this one again - kind of difficult to when you know how it ends - but definitely recommend watching it at least the first time. Absolutely brilliant creepy movie that seems to fire on all cylinders...a rarity in the horror genre these days.
The movie is fantastic. Thrilling and really smart. Some inconsistencies here and there, but they do not affect the experience.
SPOILER:
Makes me remember this story about this family who still had slaves after it was illegal, and they kept it secret for generations. I don’t remember much about it.
One of the greatest mind playing movies known to man. It's horror, but on the level of realistically frightening. You have to rewatch it after the first time. Have to. It's better because everything from the get-go is a hidden double-sided ploy. Everything. You can tell this isn't some generic, washed-out, wannabe type movie by the characters alone. All have so much depth and meaning. The visuals too, I was stunned by the sunken place. The acting was phenomenal. Full stop. This movie is phenomenal. Fullstop. One last thing, I love how Jordan Peele used other genres like comedy. You really don't expect it, but it makes total sense.
This, THIS is what a horror film should be. I felt deeply uncomfortable and anxious for the first half of the movie, because everything happening was just so wrong, and confusing because of how wrong it felt, when nothing bad was happening. The tone and pacing and execution of events were perfect, I didn't figure out what was actually going on until Chris did. I managed to stay relatively unspoiled for the plot, which is how everyone should go into this movie. And minimal jumpscares, apart from the very first one, which means I can safely share it with my mom! Moving on to Peele's other films now, I can't wait to see if they're as phenomenal and perfect as this one. Absolutely incredible work, I can't think of a single thing wrong with Get Out.
Edit: Rewatched with my mom, and honestly the only issue I have is that it remains so uncomfy even when you know what's happening, perhaps BECAUSE of knowing what's happening. It's an incredible movie, for sure, but it's not as fun to rewatch (for me) as Us, which I think is my favorite of Peele's movies.
This is a pretty good directorial debut of Jordan Peele. The story isn't the greatest but the camera movements are meticulous. It reminds me a lot of Kubrick's. The atmosphere was built up very well. The intensity is there but the good thing is, imo, it didn't take itself very seriously. It is a satire of reality and it's Jordan Peele's forte. They also delivered fairly well without going overboard. My only problem is the rest of the cast. Daniel and Howery did a good job on their roles, but aside from them, no one really stands out. But I never expected them either way because it's not about them. It's about the "bros".
One of the most predictable films of all time
Not a bad one but... this reminds me a little bit too much to The Skeleton Key (2005) but with a twist to it. Am I the only one?
Overrated, plot phone called and subverivity only exists in your agenda. Correct but nothing more as Jordan Peel does usually
Seen 5/17/17. A deliciously creepy foray into horror for Peele. For me this is still the best of the trifecta he's directed to date. Saw it on tv tonight and decided to leave it on for awhile. Good memories. I'll do a full rewatch soon. Wonderful 8.4 score.
I was completely shocked. This ! This sentence is enough to define this movie. This is a different mystery and crime movie! The story of a man who has just become friends with a girl and wants to visit the girl's parents for the weekend. When they reach there, the boy notices the strange behavior of the girl's family. Behaviors influenced by racism and this makes the boy angry. But later he realizes that there is a problem beyond these things and he encounters a mysterious and strange problem. The strange behavior of the house servants and their guests makes the boy very surprised and he tries to get out of the predicament he is in. This movie has a very interesting process, so that it keeps you curious until the last moment and immerses you in the movie! The strange ending and the revelation of all the secrets is one of the great features of this movie. Music, cinematography, acting and everything here is great!
Chris Washington (Kaluuya) and Rose Armitage (Williams) are a happy couple, but when they reach the meet-the-parents milestone, Chris has reservations. He's black and is worried about how Rose's parents will accept him. The couple visits Rose's parent's luxurious mansion for a gathering of their white liberal friends, with black servants on the sidelines. Director Jordan Peele delivers a powerful commentary on modern racism, wrapped in a tight horror thriller. From the moment Chris arrives at the mansion, Rose's parents are overly eager to show how accepting they are, while the other guests take a keen interest in Chris. At night, the servants quietly move about the house and garden as Rose's mother, Missy (Keener), practices hypnosis. The story unfolds slowly, with every piece of the puzzle carefully laid out. An air of tension hangs over the movie as Chris and the audience spiral into madness. Kaluuya gives an assured performance as Chris, paranoid and trying to cling to reality. Williams is equally good as Rose, and Lil Rey Howery provides humor in his supporting role. The movie's antagonists are everyday white middle-class citizens, adding an unsettling layer to the story. The movie races to a crushing climax, and Peele delivers another commentary piece swathed in full horror movie conventions. Get Out and see this movie.
Chris Washington (Kaluuya) y Rose Armitage (Williams) son una pareja feliz, pero cuando alcanzan el hito de conocer a los padres, Chris tiene reservas. Es negro y le preocupa cómo lo aceptarán los padres de Rose. La pareja visita la lujosa mansión de los padres de Rose para una reunión de sus amigos liberales blancos, con sirvientes negros al margen. El director Jordan Peele ofrece un poderoso comentario sobre el racismo moderno, envuelto en un apretado thriller de terror. Desde el momento en que Chris llega a la mansión, los padres de Rose están demasiado ansiosos por mostrar cuán tolerantes son, mientras que los otros invitados se interesan mucho por Chris. Por la noche, los sirvientes se mueven en silencio por la casa y el jardín mientras la madre de Rose, Missy (Keener), practica la hipnosis. La historia se desarrolla lentamente, con cada pieza del rompecabezas cuidadosamente dispuesta. Un aire de tensión se cierne sobre la película mientras Chris y el público se vuelven locos. Kaluuya ofrece una actuación segura como Chris, paranoico y tratando de aferrarse a la realidad. Williams es tan bueno como Rose, y Lil Rey Howery aporta humor en su papel secundario. Los antagonistas de la película son ciudadanos blancos comunes de clase media, lo que agrega una capa inquietante a la historia. La película llega a un clímax aplastante, y Peele ofrece otro comentario envuelto en convenciones de películas de terror. Sal y mira esta película.
Another creative and unique movie from the mind of Jordan Peele. There are so many layers to this movie, but even without digging into those layers, this movie is still an entertaining and thrilling ride.
I was really enjoying this film - the twists, turns, surrealism, and the tension - but then the third act happened.
Peele was obviously racking his brains for an ultimate twist that would shock and awe more than everything that had previously taken place. Unfortunately, he seems to have gotten lost and entered the realm of the utterly ridiculous.
The climax of the film wrestled it back a bit, but I just couldn't shake my disbelief of the premise behind the antagonists' motive and it ruined the film for me - it was so out of place, it could almost be considered science fiction.
I can't get Get Out out of my head. Jordan Peele has created a slowly told, but therefore exciting film that creates a mood from the first to the last minute that makes you sit tense in your chair and expect the big bang. And then it does go bang, but not too loud or too hard, just right.
Liked this movie alot. The way the story evolves is sublime. The way it makes you uncomfortable, 'what the f* is going on'. Soon you get it and it's been explained for those who didn't get it (duhh). I liked how his youth trauma saved his live in the end. As a boy he froze up while his mother was dying and as he was stuck frozen in his chair he scratches his nails in to the wooden chair.. and that same uncontrolled reaction he's experiences while hypnotized. It's saves his live! Nicely written
Bumping this up from 8 to 10 upon rewatch
Jordan Peele’s directorial debut is no slouch. It’s a fresh horror movie, with a proper mystery and just the right amount of comedic relief. It’s been a couple of years since I have watched this one, and it lost none of its luster in that time. I can genuinely see myself rewatching this every time Jordan Peele has a big release coming out.
Rating: 5/5 (:star:) - 10/10 - Must See
The acting in this is phenomenal, and the writing’s pretty well done too.
Jordan’s balancing horror, drama and comedy in a way that’s never jarring.
I like its social commentary, and these characters are generally very interesting.
My big problem is that I was a little bit too far ahead of the movie at times, you have a pretty good understanding of the motivations and conflict after the big party scene if you can read between the lines. It made some of the exposition later on unnecessary to me, little bit of dumbing down going on there.
I also could’ve done without the brain replacement twist, it’s maybe a little too silly for its own good (kinda made me go: oh I didn’t realize we were that far into sci-fi territory with this) and unnecessary for a film that already has hypnosis as a building block for the plot.
Nevertheless, it’s really well directed and shot, exceptional stuff for a first feature film.
8/10
Didn't see ANY of that coming the first time around. Just outstanding. Second time is even creepier because you see the trap being set.
Story: 10
Script: 8
Performances: 9
Misc.: 8
Influence: 9
Overall: 9
I watched the movie in the theater when it came out because I heard very good things about it.
I liked the movie very much. I like the tone, theme and subject of the movie.
BUT
The unveiling of the plot as well as the ending itself ruined the movie for me. The whole movie was a perfect setup and the ending was just to easy.
They may have struggled to find the right ending but in my case I would have preffered an open ending with room for interpretation instead.
Jordan Peele's masterpiece. Mind-blowing.
It'll keep you hooked till the end.
Tip: Skip the trailer to enjoy it to the fullest.
Jordan Peele's compelling blend of black comedy and mystery tends to be brought down by the slow pacing, but I liked how it has its own particular mood. Daniel is aware that something is off with the Armitages, but at the same time can't help being continuously swayed by the situation and feeling like a fish out of water. This creates a surreal kind of tension that is constant throughout the film. While most twists are pretty easy to figure out ahead of time, at the same time it will be almost impossible for the viewer to understand what is really going on until the end. The social critique here is nothing life-changing but that definitely deserves attention. It's fun that the film mostly got praise from the same politically correct white liberals it condemns.
First half was a snooze fest it took me 4 sittings to complete. After that things get real good. I love how he didn't just try to escape but instead kill all the motherf*ckers.
The film is entertaining and at times it manages to make the viewer nervous. But Chekhov's weapons and some key elements are very obvious. The cell phone flash, the work of the protagonist's best friend, etc. I mean, when he discovers what happens with the flash, also when his best friend starts to investigate, when the protagonist is tied up and looks at the cotton of the chair..., I already knew how the story would end.
I do admit. The first viewing had me frustrated. That if white people even tried to make a movie. About how white people would act if black people took over their bodies. The movie would never be allowed to be made.
You’re better off letting it go, sit back and enjoy the movie. Because it is clever and occasionally fun.
It is rare and refreshing to see such a good and original horror/thriller movie. This was a really enjoyable watching experience.
Overall, the film just works very well. The acting was strong, and the plot was surprising and clever. The beginning of the film may seem slow to someone, but the end of the story will certainly reward the viewer. Definitely worth a watch!
I would also recommend Jordan Peele’s second horror take, Us, which I also found entertaining (yet perhaps not quite as good as this one).
I've seen horror movies with killer dolls, demonic monsters, serial killers, and ghost, but yet this was more intense and had me on edge through out. Also the funniest as well, surprisingly.
"Get Out" is an impressive director debut from Jordan Peele, who made one of the most interesting films that came out this year. Interesting like how it's all mixed together with the horror element and the hidden symbolism within it's story. How the social commentary was told in such a way that no other film has done before, cleverly executed and more assured.
I'm glad Daniel Kaluuya, (Best known for "Black Mirror") is getting some work, because he's incredible.
I like for movies to be short and sharp but this one I felt was in too much of a rush to get to its disappointing conclusion. It starts pleasingly unsettling, but ratchets up the tension pretty rapidly to, well... get out! And then (without spoilers) it takes a turn to the absurd (and unsatisfying).
heck yeah! idk why I keep avoiding this movie. It's good because it is somehow approached differently. I mean the situation was handled rationally, instead of making stupid decisions every step of the way. Love the guy bestfriend. But I still don't get the connection to "Us".
I’m still waiting for the horror part... but leaving that aside, I think it’s a good movie. A little overrated though.
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2.3 points -> Cinematography (0-3)
1.4 points -> Acting and Characters (0-2)
2.3 points -> Plot (0-3)
0.7 points -> Score (0-1)
0.7 -> enjoyed the movie. (0-1)
Aka. 7.4 points
That's was some mf ending.
I don't get the thriller/horror/mystery genres. The movie didn't have any of those vibes. Like AT ALL. It felt more like a dark comedy. Daniel is the only great thing about this BELOW AVERAGE comedy. Yeah, I refuse to believe that shit was "horror."
Deserves everything for saying was the best POTUS.
Eh, it was fine. Appears to be like the stock "bad people in house" starter pack school project I've seen done in many others like it. The saving grace is just the couple of twists that keep it interesting, like the reveal of the family auctioning for ideal people, moreso their talents. However, a win for best screenplay? Absolutely not, I thought A Cure for Wellness did it's writing better. I compare the two because the stories are a slightly similar. I fail to see what's so amazing about this, other than Jordan Peele's direction. And no, I didn't watch expecting to hate it, nor do I hate it. It just underwhelms me a little.
Jordan Peele's screenwriting/directorial debut is quite the leap, exchanging the comedic chops one might expect for a potent blend of social commentary, suspense and horror. Peele shows us a creepy upper-class suburban atmosphere, host to a mixed-race couple's "meet the parents" moment, with a thick, permeating air of uncertainty and alarm. Everyone seems overly accepting of Chris, hometown girl Rose's new black boyfriend, but there's a look to their gaze that might imply something else. The town's dark-skinned residents, however, are less reserved. They behave like marionettes, Stepford Wives with an unnervingly wide smile: stiff, oddly-dressed and thoroughly disconcerting in posture and prose.
At first glance, I worried that the metaphors Peele was searching for would be too on-the-nose and blunt, but his well paced, muti-layered story soon brushes those concerns away. The analogies remain, but they're nuanced and subtle, effective players in a larger tapestry. The greater story is twisting and unpredictable, a mystery that efficiently mixes legitimate worries with tension-breaking laughs and personal connections to throw us off the scent. We don't know who's in on the scheme (or what that scheme might be) until the very end, and for too long Chris is afraid to point fingers, lest he offend. Balancing social niceties with the increasing terror makes a great vehicle for this genre, and the prim-and-proper atmosphere only makes the occasional weird offhand remark or personal tick stick out that much more.
An excellent small-scale nail-biter, it's richly crafted and sharp, with a sensitive finger right on the cultural pulse. Well worth the hype.
What else is there to say about this film that hasn't been said already? A true modern horror masterpiece that deserves to be watched. Peele masterfully weaves a truly dread inducing plot with a wonderful cast and frightning dose of reality to make this one of the horror films of the decade.
Riveting and incredibly done movie.
Jordan Peele’s "Get out" is fantastic! Who would believe this 2017 movie is from a comedian !!
Ce film est tout simplement grandiose. Présentant une autre facette de la relation entre les hommes et les femmes de différentes couleurs, ce film met en scène la fascination qu'exerce cette différence. Les enjeux de ce film ne sont pas seulement la vie d'un homme mais aussi la Vie. En effet, les Hommes sont sans cesse à la recherche d'une façon pour prolonger leur vie même si cela doit nuire à d'autres personnes. Pourtant, ils ne choisissent pas des Hommes qu'ils considèrent comme des êtres inférieurs pour vivre à l'intérieur de leur corps. Cependant, le film montre que l'instinct de survie peut changer une personne sensible en un tueur de sang froid.
Outre la dimension psychologique de ce film, les performances de Daniel Kaluuya aka Chris Washington et d'Allison Williams aka Rose Armitage subliment le film. La terreur visible dans les yeux du rôle masculin principal ainsi que la double personnalité du rôle féminin mettent en évidence les caractères de leur personnage.
La bande son signée Michael Abels nous plonge directement dans l'univers de Get Out. Reprenant le modèle d'Hitchcock, le film de Jordan Peele démontre la nécessité de la musique dans un film. L'atmosphère angoissante et prenante créée par les forts contrastes entre l'obscurité et la luminosité est exacerbée par la musique qui nous prépare à un retournement de situation alors qu'il n'y a rien.
Get Out est un thriller psychologique qui garde en haleine le spectateur et par sa fin surprenante qui nous laisse sans voix, il ouvre la porte à de nombreuses autres questions.
Even better on a second watch. Daniel Kaluuya makes so many wtf faces. He does so many subtle things that makes his performance great. Allison Williams really is great too. Rod is the real M.V.P. Jordan Peele you have my attention.
Shout by Ian HouserBlockedParent2017-03-01T06:37:59Z— updated 2017-06-23T16:56:20Z
I had not seen the trailer and had absolutely no idea what the premise was. I can definitely imagine that it would be a more enjoyable experience this way, since I was surprised throughout. A fairly inventive movie, clever plot, and strong performances from the leads. The scares all add to the story, too! It's not purely jump scares for no reason.
EDIT: I just read the Trakt synopsis- it gives away a huge bit of the story. I am even more glad I knew nothing about this movie or I probably would have been more judgmental.
EDIT 2: Trakt has changed the synopsis to be more vague, but I still think I enjoyed the movie even more without reading anything about it or even seeing artwork. halfway through the movie I could not imagine how it could be a horror movie, which is exactly why it was such a good horror movie.