This horror movie is worth getting out to see! It's mind-blowing!

Rating: 8/10 (21 February 2018)

Pour some milk and get yourself, a bowl of Froot Loops, because it's time to go to the sunken place. Written and directed by Jordan Peele; "Get Out' chronicles a 'Guess Who's Coming to Dinner' series of unfortunate creepy twist and turns, that befall a good-hearted, an African American photographer, Christopher Washington (Daniel Kaluuya), while visiting his girlfriend, Rose Armitage (Allison Williams)'s family in rural America. Without spoiling this satire/horror movie, too much; the film was a massive success; financial and critical. It even won awards. Not bad for a first time director. Still, as good as this film is, it's not without some flaws. The biggest one, is how it portray, all Caucasian people in the film as untrustworthy evil buffoons. Don't get me wrong, people should remember, the harm cause by racialized slavery and unequal social status, in which ethnocentrism, somewhat create; however, this film felt a little too reverse racism. After all, the film's controversial, negative prejudices is somewhat, discouraging minority groups from intermixing cultures, by ridicule their peers for engaging in behaviors perceived to be characteristic of white society. In truth, it isn't a betrayal of culture, by wanting to get into an interracial relationship nor should it be warned. All, this is doing is creating various expressions of hostility or indifference toward one race; which isn't good; as there should be, any animosity between races. It was a huge mistake, not having one decent light-skin person in this film. It fueling a negative stereotype of a certain race. Another problem with this piece, is how, it didn't take full advance on making some of the villains, a little more believable. All that backstory of them, belonging to an ancient secret society descended from the Knights Templar; trying to seeking eternal life promised by the Holy Grail, and finally achieved it with the Coagula procedure, wasn't really needed, nor was it explain well. In short, it should had been cut down. After all, a little mystery is better than over explaining it. Another problem, with the film is how the villains talk. I get that, Peele was going with something, very creepy, in the way, the 'Stepford' type-characters, robotic talked & how, out of touch, these elderly characters are to certain dialect, slang, and gesture. Nevertheless, it come across as too jarring; because these folks, should know, everything, how young minorities should act. After all, the film's concept is built upon, the notion, that they're obsess with black culture. So, seeing them, not know; certain simple things, like the word, 'snitch' or the gesture, fist bump, makes them, look clueless than sinister. Also, the way, they act, gave away the big twist toward the end, way too soon. Much of the twist and turns of this film, are pretty easy to predict. Despite that, the movie does make great use of most of the language that they were going for, through the use of double meaning & calls backs. Scenes like Rose talking to the police & Chris talking about Judo shows that. Even seemly out of place comedy scenes with supporting character, Rod Williams (Lil Rel Howery) felt like it deserve, another watch; even if it's not that funny, as it shows, maybe the cops are not as incompetent as it looks. It is intricate part of the movie's fabric. Howery still gave, a great performance, regardless. The same with the other performers like Betty Gabriel, Catherine Keener, Lakeith Stanfield & Allison Williams. They all gave deeply unsettling performances. As for the main lead, Kaluuya delivers a very compelling dramatic performance. I do like the character arc that Chris goes through, even if it's not much. Seeing him, come from, observe type-victim to a more, hand-on survivor is somewhat believable. Nevertheless, some of the aspect of Chris's character, should had touched upon, a little bit better, such as his addicted to cigarettes. That concept really has no pay-off. As for him, being a skill photographer; it does pay off for him in the end, however, it does beg, the question, why he was chosen in the first place. After all, it seems like camera flashes, apparently undoes the procedure, at least temporarily. So, why risk it? Well, the only thing, I can gather, is that the villains, didn't know of that. Still, even if you roll with that, why did they still go with the surgery, knowing full-well, that the beneficiary, deals in the photography industry!? It just doesn't make sense. It's going to fail; like having a much older brain in a younger body. It really not as sound, as the film makes it out to be. After all, where is the other victims? Maybe, not all the brain transfer doesn't actually work. Regardless of that, I still like the deer in the headlight, metaphor toward cultural appropriation. By exploring 'the bystander effect' it make for an incredible experience. Nevertheless, some of the key moments that led off to action scenes could had been better explained; such as why Rose's photos, were just lying around, and why the girlfriend could not hear, all the noise, happening downstairs, while she was in her room. Despite that, the movie had assured fine rhythms, great camera placements, and amazing editing. Barely any sloppy shaky-cam work or dumb jump-scares here. Even, the alternate depressing endings were powerful. Still, I kinda glad, they went with this one. It's more crowd-pleasing. As for the music by composer, Michael Abels. "Sikiliza Kwa Wahenga" AKA Swahili whispering, "Redbone" by Childish Gambino, & "Run Rabbit Run" by Flanagan and Allen; it really does adds to atmosphere of the film. Overall: 'Get Out' is more than just a standard-issue horror movie, this brutal, smart film is impeccably made, as well as surprising, shocking, and funny, while also offering a compassionate, thoughtful look at race, without getting too preachy or heavy-handed. It's a must watch. Definitely go see this movie. After all, a mind is a terrible thing to waste.