'Get Out' Review

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By Diego Coya

Get Out is the new horror comedy that is written and directed by Jordan Peele. It stars Daniel Kaluuya, Allison Williams, Catherine Keener, Bradley Whitford, and LilRel Howery. The film is about a young African American named Chris, who has an interracial relationship with his girlfriend Rose. They decide to go to Rose’s parent’s family estate for the weekend, and things at first seem to be going fine. As the weekend progresses, Chris discovers disturbing truths about Rose’s family that he never could have imagined.

            I was intrigued to see Get Out for several reasons. For one, it is the first film written and directed by Jordan Peele. Jordan Peele is well known from the comedy show Key and Peele, and discovering that he was going to do a horror film was interesting to say the least. Also, the trailers were vague, not revealing much of the plot and keeping the story mysterious. After watching Get Out, I walked out surprised at how much I loved it. It is a thought provoking, hilarious, tension filled thriller that movie goers should be supporting.

            The performances across the board are fantastic. Daniel Kaluuya gave a captivating performance; there is one scene in particular that was incredible. There is a reveal for his character regarding his past, and when we find out what it is, we can understand why he acts in certain ways. The standout performance in the film by far, is LilRel Howery who was absolutely hilarious to say the least. Every scene he was in, the audience in the theater could not stop laughing. He was by far the comedic relief of the film, and I expect to see him in future roles because he was amazing in this film.

            What really stood out in the film is how Jordan Peele portrays race and society in Get Out. The director doesn’t beat you over the head with its themes, instead it’s done in way that is subtle and it used in such a unique fashion. Furthermore, the direction from Jordan Peele is excellent; especially for a directorial debut. The opening scene is shot in one take, and it was really impressive. He also does an excellent job of balancing humor and comedy extremely well. This is a horror film that has elements of comedy; some may compare it to films such as Scream and The Cabin in the Woods. I predict that this film will be ranked with those as one of the greatest horror/comedy films that we have.

            Get Out currently has a 99% rating on Rotten Tomatoes and while I did love this film, admittedly it’s not perfect. There were only some nitpicks I had with it. The main one was that there was an element that I found predictable. It was disappointing that I ended up being right on my prediction considering how original the film was. However, there were other elements that were unpredictable and for the most part, I could overlook this flaw since Get Out is such a blast to watch.

            As of right now, Get Out is one of the best movies of the year. It’s really well done and I would highly recommend it to people who want to have a good time at the movies. Make sure to see it with a packed audience since it will make the experience that much more enjoyable for you!

Rating: 9/10