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This was really good. It wasn't perfect, but it was really well done, especially for the genre. People are saying it's both funny and scary, I would say that it's more creepy and suspenseful with some moments of levity, and a running strand of dark humor throughout. I do think the trailer gives away too much and the twists would have been much more effective if they had held back a bit in the advertising. Speaking of the twist,
It's like a cross between Stepford Wives, The Skeleton Key, and Self/less. I actually think this was a lot more like Self/less than the other two but I don't think a lot of people saw that movie, so Stepford Wives seems to be what it's being compared most to. Anyway, it is a bit confusing and frankly mind-boggling that these people are essentially switching their consciousness for a new body. It raises a lot of other questions, like where does the white body go? And why would you put your grandparents in a servant role? Why would they even want that role? What about money and fingerprinting, IDs?
Peele says he wants to build a universe around this theme, so I look forward to more answers to those questions. I would definitely pay to see a continuation of this.

Even knowing what the twist was going in, I still found the build up to it effective. The thing that really makes this movie shine though is the dialogue and the acting. A lot of the satire and social commentary is subtle and comes off so natural and realistic it almost doesn't feel satirical at all. In less competent hands, like a Tyler Perry or Daniels, this theme could have been very hamfisted and preachy. But Peele sneaks shade and commentary in like a ninja (most of the time). Any black person who has ever been the only in a room of whites has heard a lot of the things these people say. And Daniel Kaluuya, Allison Williams, Bradley Whitford, Catherine Keener, and Lil Rel all bring their A game. Kaluuya especially shines here, conveying an impressive range of emotion like a pro, and Lil Rel stole every scene he was in. Dude is funny, and I hope to see him in more movies.

My only problem with this film besides the giveaway trailer is that it wasn't completely fluid. While the dialogue is natural, some of the transitions and lingering camera shots didn't quite feel natural. It was almost like Peele was trying to tell us "pay attention to this, it's gonna come up later!" or "isn't that weird?!". It's strange that he careful with being so subtle with his social commentary in the dialogue, but then kinda beats the audience over the head with way he pauses a moment to make sure we know it's a MOMENT. But I chalk that up to beginner clumsiness.

Overall, this was a really brilliant debut for a first time horror writer/director, especially with a comedic background. I think this is gonna be a instant cult classic because it's' so different, and it was so much fun in many ways.

I give this a 8.5 out of 10 or two thumbs up.


EDIT: holy shyt y'all. I had a nightmare off this thing. Woke up unsettled and just creeped out. Not even sure what I dreamed, but I know I didn't have a good night. I guess I should bump up my rating for that alone.

I do want to talk about the racial commentary some more, but I'll wait to see what other people have to say about this first.
 
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Fandango: 'Get Out' Pre-Sales Leading 'The Visit' - BoxOffice Pro

Fandango: ‘Get Out’ Pre-Sales Leading ‘The Visit’
AUTHOR BOXOFFICE STAFF PUBLISHED FEBRUARY 23, 2017 COMMENTS 0
Their official press release:

LOS ANGELES – FEBRUARY 23, 2017 —Jordan Peele’s new thriller “Get Out” is leading Fandango’s weekend sales and topping Fandango’s Fanticipation movie buzz indicator with 80 out of 100 points. “Get Out” is outselling previous Blumhouse thrillers “The Gift” and “The Visit” at the same point in the Fandango sales cycle.

“‘Get Out’ brilliantly tackles the horror of racial tension in America today with a gripping and suspenseful tale that will leave audiences spellbound,” says Fandango Correspondent Chris Witherspoon. “It’s Fandango’s top weekend ticket-seller for good reason – it’s a movie that will get people talking.”

According to a Fandango survey of more than 1,000 “Get Out” moviegoers:

  • 92% are excited to see a thriller with provocative social commentary.
  • 85% wish there were more movies like “Get Out.”
  • 74% are looking forward to the conversations the movie will spark with friends at the theater.
  • 53% plan to make it a social event and will get together with friends before or after the film.
 
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This was really good. It wasn't perfect, but it was really well done, especially for the genre. People are saying it's both funny and scary, I would say that it's more creepy and suspenseful with some moments of levity, and a running strand of dark humor throughout. I do think the trailer gives away too much and the twists would have been much more effective if they had held back a bit in the advertising. Speaking of the twist,
It's like a cross between Stepford Wives, The Skeleton Key, and Self/less. I actually think this was a lot more like Self/less than the other two but I don't think a lot of people saw that movie, so Stepford Wives seems to be what it's being compared most to. Anyway, it is a bit confusing and frankly mind-boggling that these people are essentially switching their consciousness for a new body. It raises a lot of other questions, like where does the white body go? And why would you put your grandparents in a servant role? Why would they even want that role? What about money and fingerprinting, IDs?
Peele says he wants to build a universe around this theme, so I look forward to more answers to those questions. I would definitely pay to see a continuation of this.

Even knowing what the twist was going in, I still found the build up to it effective. The thing that really makes this movie shine though is the dialogue and the acting. A lot of the satire and social commentary is subtle and comes off so natural and realistic it almost doesn't feel satirical at all. In less competent hands, like a Tyler Perry or Daniels, this theme could have been very hamfisted and preachy. But Peele sneaks shade and commentary in like a ninja (most of the time). Any black person who has ever been the only in a room of whites has heard a lot of the things these people say. And Daniel Kaluuya, Allison Williams, Bradley Whitford, Catherine Keener, and Lil Rel all bring their A game. Kaluuya especially shines here, conveying an impressive range of emotion like a pro, and Lil Rel stole every scene he was in. Dude is funny, and I hope to see him in more movies.

My only problem with this film besides the giveaway trailer is that it wasn't completely fluid. While the dialogue is natural, some of the transitions and lingering camera shots didn't quite feel natural. It was almost like Peele was trying to tell us "pay attention to this, it's gonna come up later!" or "isn't that weird?!". It's strange that he careful with being so subtle with his social commentary in the dialogue, but then kinda beats the audience over the head with way he pauses a moment to make sure we know it's a MOMENT. But I chalk that up to beginner clumsiness.

Overall, this was a really brilliant debut for a first time horror writer/director, especially with a comedic background. I think this is gonna be a instant cult classic because it's' so different, and it was so much fun in many ways.

I give this a 8.5 out of 10 or two thumbs up.


EDIT: holy shyt y'all. I had a nightmare off this thing. Woke up unsettled and just creeped out. Not even sure what I dreamed, but I know I didn't have a good night. I guess I should bump up my rating for that alone.

I do want to talk about the racial commentary some more, but I'll wait to see what other people have to say about this first.
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Watching it tonight. Will talk about it later
 
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