We went and saw Us, and while it was an incredibly solid horror movie, it did not live up to the hype. Yes, it had good social commentary and implications. Yes, it is by one of the most respected (if only because of his single debut horror movie, Get Out) writers, directors out there, Jordan Peele. Yes, it starred an all-black cast. It’s hard to follow something like Get Out with something even more impressive, and that’s the only sin that Us committed.
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Us Overview
At its core, Us is a home invasion horror movie. Us is also a smart critique on America today, both politically, and socioeconomically. Even more, it’s a fun, and at times, funny movie that everyone can probably appreciate.
https://youtu.be/1tzFRIQfwXg
One of the many things that Us has going for it? It’s a conversation starter.
My Score
7/10
While it’s
all the things I described above, it’s not particularly impressive in any
stand-out way. It’s a solid movie that people will talk about, but it’s just
not THAT thrilling. I was fairly bored during about ⅓ of this movie, and a lot
of that was while the cat and mouse game between these two mirror families was
playing out. It is an intricate, well-crafted film, with an eye on symbolism and obvious deep meaning. It
just didn’t entertain me like I hoped it would.
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Us Movie Spoilers
Us begins in 1986 on the Santa Cruz boardwalk, with young Adelaide having a fun time with her parents. At some point, she wanders off and discovers a House of Mysteries below the boardwalk, which is where she first comes into contact with her tethered-self.
https://youtu.be/Adlemia_V7o
The international trailer
This intro is nearly perfect in the way it builds tension and sets
the atmosphere. I was enthralled immediately. The beach at night is a very
scary place, and I think he captured that
feeling quite well.
Adelaide is deeply traumatized and stops talking following this
event for some time.
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Fast forward to the present day, and Adelaide (Lupita Nyong'o) is driving with her f...
