Keeps your head spinning until the final act.

Rating: 9/10 (6 March 2019)

Jordan Peele's Get Out is a new take on a classic story. Get Out takes this approach to examine the state of racism in our so called "post-racism" society. From the very start of the film, a sense of uneasiness is present in the main character, Chris. This uneasiness is maintained and heightened as events unfold. Viewers are set into a cycle of uncertainty, fear, and momentary relief; they are pressed with visceral feelings that accumulate as the story unfolds. You really don't know what is going on until the final act of the film where the curtains fly open. The mis-en-scene of every scene is dramatically important; we are given clues of the future from the very start of the film. There are times where a seemingly meaningless joke has tremendous implications. The deep web of foreshadowing can only be appreciated after subsequent viewings.
Of course a riveting story is important, but so is the cinematography and sound. Peele's use of zooms, extreme close ups, high angles, low angles, create a collage of scenes that are laid out beautifully on-screen. These techniques enhance the viewer experience and improves storytelling. Sounds are equally important. The phenomenal score bounced between moments of silence and intense, heart wrenching music. The dialogue and acting are both very fluid and the script never stops impressing. Most importantly however, is the use of dietetic sound for storytelling. The main characters experience important moments of sound that impact their state of mind in the scene.
Overall the film leaves almost nothing to be desired; it is a journey that ends on a very satisfying note.