Get Out

The completely reversed view of racism caused that Get Out is one of the most interesting thrillers that I have seen recently. Racist hatred created a very strong story here – and it’s best that you know as little as possible about it before watching. That way, you will be really surprised and at the same time you will feel suspense with every passing minute, which will make your experience of the movie even stronger. On top of that, I have to add that Daniel Kaluuya made a very interesting impression on me. We’ll see what other movies he comes up with in the future. (2017-12-15)

A feature-length episode of Black Mirror, which the wave of last year's Moonlight and related racial themes nonsensically elevated to the level of a battle for Oscars. Daniel Kaluuya authentically experiences all the sensitive and menacing moments in the role of the main protagonist, and I am very glad to see the underappreciated Allison Williams in a leading role, but it's not enough. An interesting concept is not sufficient for an entire film, and after all the reviews, I inevitably expected a foundation of a new direction or at least a surprisingly well-guided genre film. However, nothing lies beneath this slightly superficial portrayal with its one-sided point. (2018-02-21)

I was a bit concerned this would turn into another campaign for the rights of the American minority, of which there is enough everywhere these days. Partially it did, but the story was written in such a way that it didn’t get annoying. By that I mean that I had a pretty good time watching it, because the mean white people were really sneaky, Daniel Kaluuya was impressively flashing his eyeballs, and Rod's visit to the police station was hilarious. I just wouldn't go so far as to call this a horror film. (2020-01-03)

After watching the trailer for Get Out, I was very excited and nearly flew through the ceiling when I found out it was directed by Jordan Peele. I've been watching the Peele brothers and their sketches for two years now and for me personally they are the funniest comedians not only in America but in the world, and I know very well how big movie fans they are and horror is one of their favorite genres. Keegan-Michael Key has made it into acting, where he recently surprised in the comedy Why Him and is set to star in next year's Predator, and Jordan just took the director's chair and is tearing up records in every aspect with his debut. Not only has it already grossed thirty times its budget, but its ratings (83% from 25k people makes Get Out the highest rated horror film of the last 30 years, even beating The Exorcist, and that's saying a hell of a lot). The Dublin cinema was packed with both seniors and teens and surprisingly no one ran out of the theatre. But now to the film. Get Out has only one downside, and that is the longer running time, otherwise everything is absolutely brilliant and creatively playful. Not much happens in the first half, but from the beginning the film carries a mysterious and disturbing atmosphere, where every member of the family is special in some way, even strange,but after the arrival of a major and very unsettling twist (the last time a twist like that killed me was in The Visit) the film picks up the pace densely, more twists and turns appear, and a lot of humour starts to build up, taken care of by a black policeman (and he was really funny! ) and surprisingly, it's also very fitting here, culminating in a very intense and gritty killing spree that will give you flashbacks to both SAW 3 and Inside, but it's all carried out in digestible standards, i.e. the killings are spectacular but don't involve much gore, which I don't mind at all in this film. The playful cinematography and excellent acting by all involved is also a big plus. I personally feel Get Out has a cult status carrying the statuette for best paranoid horror film ever. A well-deserved success and I hope you enjoy it in the cinemas next month as much as I did. 95% (2017-03-21)

A very sophisticated horror film where a high-stakes game begins from the very first moments. I knew right away that deciding to watch this film would pay off many times over. Jordan Peele was previously a name I associated with entertaining sketches and shorter comedic films, but diving into the horror genre as a director? That took some serious courage. The film is a prime example that even with a smaller budget, you can create a work that captivates, offering a perfect nerve-wracking atmosphere, very, I must emphasize, very satisfying performances (everyone deserves an award), as well as surprising 180-degree story twists. Personally, I consider the hypnosis scene on the couch as the most successful moment, which genuinely scared me even though I was sitting comfortably in my warm home. Then, a thrilling rollercoaster ride ensued, which is rarely managed so well, but here it was done excellently. Additionally, I was floored by the huge twist that happened with the red box (those who have seen it will know). The film plays with creating an atmosphere of the moment, and if the viewer pays attention, they’ll notice countless references that are not used carelessly but serve a purpose. It might be slightly detrimental that such a meticulously crafted film was "ruined" by the action-packed ending, but all in all, it didn’t bother me too much (although I might have opted for the alternative, admittedly more pessimistic ending, which would have suited the film better). Due to the action-oriented tone, I lean towards a strong four stars; otherwise, I would have probably given a full rating. I give it 84%. (2018-04-13)