Get Out

The film features excellent screenwriting and above all directing, with a strange white panopticon, a properly soaked racist mindset, and above all the insistent feeling of "what the fuck...?". The intensity, where you pray that the plot will keep moving and you will learn a little more, works mainly because the protagonist maintains a rational approach throughout and the plot never once allows him to slip into a genre crutch. Moreover, this is brilliantly caricatured by the character of the best friend, who both introduces and breaks down traditional creative practices by commenting on upcoming events over the phone. It's terribly simple and yet perfectly thought out and embellished in detail, a work of art straight out of a magazine. 4 ½. (07/20/2017)

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. (12/15/2017)

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%. (04/13/2018)

Earning USD 150 million at the US box office with a budget of less than five million dollars? Jason Blum is the man. And it seems that a new age of black directing talent is at hand. The atmosphere of Get Out is reminiscent of the works of Stephen King, and had it been based on one of his books, it would have been one of the best King adaptations ever. The psychological horror formula, intensely and courageously built on the sensitive issue of racism, will send chills down your spine. Flawlessly directed with intelligent social insight, the movie is effective thanks both to the tension between the characters and purely genre elements (jump scares, raising of the tension using visual tricks). If it had a cleverer ending, it would be a work with precision reaching the level of Shyamalan’s famous trilogy. [ArcLight Santa Monica] (03/30/2017)

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. (01/03/2020)