Good, but not as Good as the Hype

Rating: 7/10 (10 July 2017)

Overall I did enjoy this movie, it is above average. The rating on here is much more accurate than Rotten Tomatoes' (A 99%...seriously?). This movie, had some major strengths, along with some major flaws. Starting with the strengths, the film was well- directed, turns out Jordan Peele is a very talented guy with a bright-future in comedy and drama/suspense. The film was well acted from the supporting cast, to the main characters, all performances were believable, and the portrayals conveyed what they were suppose to. I thought the story was very unique, and definitely original. It was truly a bizarre movie, that disturbs you. Now with the flaws, I thought there was a blatant pacing issue. The movie is a relatively slow-burn that keeps you interested in what is so odd about this family. Then bam, there is the reveal, and in about 10 minutes it seems that the film is over. I thought they could of made this movie about a half hour longer. They could of added more to Chris/Rod investigating, and piecing together what is happening. It seems as though the ending was kind of rushed. Chris is told what is going to happen, escapes, kills everyone, then *roll credits*. There were also some plot holes and plot-device that I felt they could of delved into more. For example, the deer hitting the car, why was that necessary to the plot, it seems as though deer have some sort of relevance to the movie (as seen in the end, and in some of the movie posters), but I am not sure what. What was the purpose of Walter sprinting towards Chris, and turning abruptly, I get that he was a sprinter before his brain was transplanted, but what purpose did that serve (maybe I am missing something). Why did Logan and his wife need to attend the auction party, Logan has already had his brain transplanted. Doesn't seem to make sense as to why they would bring anybody who could add further suspicion to Chris. Finally, why black people? They explain, because they are better, and the "in-thing", but that just seemed like a lazy explanation to me. Overall, I think this movie could of been a little longer, and would of made for a much better character development. It also would of allowed time to elaborate on some of the plot holes. However, this was still a good movie, and I do recommend it. Not as great as everyone said, but still an enjoyable watch. I feel with a little more development this could of been a 10 or 9/10.