A Provocative Yet Funny Take on Traditional Horror

Rating: 7/10 (6 March 2017)

Jordan Peele's directorial debut is a smash hit. A great take on the horror genre with enough comic satiric material to keep you on the edge of you seat both in terror and abdominal pain. The movie tackles the always complex and divisive theme of race, but it passes the test with flying colors not coming off offensive by any standards. All politics aside the movie is a pure joy to watch. From the simplicity of its shot design to the fool proof way it is directed. The movie is truly remarkable considering that this is Jordan Peele's first movie. Having said this I do think the movie has been garnering exaggerated praise. The movie is a really fun watch but that's about it. For a movie with a 99% (as of today) on RT i found it rather dull and lacking in substance. What it lacks in substance it more than makes up for in style. The movie creates situations that should be frightening but my reaction is laughter. And that's directly the focal point of the man behind the camera and his humor. Regardless the movie builds up to an impressive third act where the funny just leaves and here is where the horror in this movie truly shines. Regardless if I had to compare this movie with A Cure for Wellness (both original horror movies) I would tell you the following. If you love film, composition, and direction see A Cure for Wellness. But If you wanna see a horror film with your friends and just have a good time, well Get Out is your flick.