Get Out (2017)

[mastermind]

Tyrese is comedic value in Fast in the furious, does that make fast and furious a comedic movie. We all know the answer

only if you lack nuance would you make a comparison like that

 

[#1 pick]

only if you lack nuance would you make a comparison like that

 

[AnonymityX1000]

Lil Rel is literally the only comedic element of the movie. Whypeepull just have no shame.

The dad was also hilarious the funniest moment is when he points dude out to his friends at the party.

 

[Real]

Dumbest thing to be upset about

 

[wire28]

just because there was a funny character doesnt mean it was a comedy. he was there for levity. it was a suspense/horror with comedic elements

 

[Gravity]

Tyrese is comedic value in Fast in the furious, does that make fast and furious a comedic movie. We all know the answer

Freddy was basically a gotdamn comedian after part 2 of elm street but they never categorizes those as movies as comedy.

And it's not about being "upset". It's just acknowledging how white people are relentless with their bullshyt. They're clearly categorizing this as a comedy as a way to dismiss the messages and commentary. The movie is very deep and layered. To label it a comedy is to belittle it.

 

[ghostwriterx]

Tyrese is comedic value in Fast in the furious, does that make fast and furious a comedic movie. We all know the answer

No, but if it was ever to get a Golden Globe nom it would def be in the comedy category.

 

[ghostwriterx]

Freddy was basically a gotdamn comedian after part 2 of elm street but they never categorizes those as movies as comedy.

And it's not about being "upset". It's just acknowledging how white people are relentless with their bullshyt. They're clearly categorizing this as a comedy as a way to dismiss the messages and commentary. The movie is very deep and layered. To label it a comedy is to belittle it.

The studio is trying to position it for a win. The Martian and the Big Short weren't comedies either.

 

[AnonymityX1000]

Also who gives a shyt about award shows?! Especially the fukkin' Golden Globes. It's a great movie regardless.

 

[NobodyReally]

here is my thing tho

When did comedy = devaluing the seriousness?

Dave Chappelle and Chris Rock been doing comedy on societal ills and racism for years. Just because its funny don't mean it's devalued. If anything, thats on you for not taking comedy serious.

Oh it's not, but even Chappelle said he didn't think many whites got the satire. They tend to laugh at the surface level stuff and ignore the message.

 

[mastermind]

Truth hurts

Oh it's not, but even Chappelle said he didn't think many whites got the satire. They tend to laugh at the surface level stuff and ignore the message.

I am not denying that.

My point is Chappelle is a comedian.

Get Out had a very serious message but it was told in a satirical tone. Comedy category at the Golden Globes is correct.

 

[Supa]

People never took film classes

The Golden Globes only has Drama and Comedy. There is no category for horror or social thrillers. Get Out is a genre bending film. It's not a drama nor is it an outright comedy. It has strong elements of satire and dark comedy so it goes in the comedy category. This isn't the first movie to get put into a category that it doesn't fit neatly into. Plus the studio will want to put it into the category that gives it the best chance to win. It has stiffer competition against dramas.

 

[Rapmastermind]

"Get Out" was way more a "Suspense Thriller" or "Drama' than "Comedy". Please. These awards shows are pathetic. Stop acting like "Get Out" can't compete with all the best film this year in Drama. It's a way to downplay the film because Jordan is a "Comedic" Actor. Honestly it's doesn't matter because we all know who controls these awards shows. But they put it in that category because Jordan's background. I've always said Awards shows categories are too limited anyway. There was nothing 'Comical" about "Get Out". The film was a nightmare. Very Hitchcockian and Kubrician.

 

[Lootpack]

They literally just watched the trailer and said it's a comedy film. fukk em.

The tone was set in the first five minutes of the film.

 

[Supa]

"Get Out" was way more a "Suspense Thriller" or "Drama' than "Comedy". Please. These awards shows are pathetic. Stop acting like "Get Out" can't compete with all the best film this year in Drama. I've always said Awards shows categories are too limited anyway. There was nothing 'Comical" about "Get Out". The film was a nightmare. Very Hitchcockian and Kubrician.

You're wrong.

At least one Twitter user regarded the placement of the social thriller as a "slap in the face to black people." The placement of the film, however, was reportedly a strategic move by Universal. Since the film can also be regarded as a social satire, the Hollywood Foreign Press Association gave the film's placement as a comedy their approval, which reportedly gave "Get Out" a better chance of being nominated and possibly winning.

https://www.google.com/amp/www.ibtimes.com/get-out-placed-golden-globes-comedy-category-director-says-its-documentary-2615063?amp=1

A source close to the Globes says Blumhouse, which produced the film, entered it for consideration as a comedy.

The move probably allows Get Out more wiggle room when it comes to landing an above-the-line nomination for its key player, star Daniel Kaluuya, who will now likely square off against potential comedy/musical foes like Hugh Jackman (The Greatest Showman), Kumail Nanjiani (The Big Sick), James Franco (The Disaster Artist), Matt Damon (Downsizing), and Steve Carell (Battle of the Sexes).

The studio put it in the comedy category so they can get a win and get their lead actor nominated. They're putting themselves in the best space to win.

The Martian was in the comedy category for the same reason. It's how the process works.

They wouldn't have to do this for the Oscars because they have a best film aways that includes multiple genres.