An Astounding Horror/Social Satire Combo

Rating: 9/10 (30 June 2017)

This is an astounding movie. 'Get Out' is a gripping horror story, excellently conceived and executed that also serves as biting social satire. A horror story told un-apologetically from a black perspective, it is really creepy as the main character Chris, a young black man, is lured into this white world where no stereotype is spared. Overt racists, closeted racists, racial 'sellouts', white girlfriends and liberals are all equal under first time writer/director Jordan Peele's eyes. I have to admit it made me feel more than a little embarrassed but it's done in such a way that the satire ADDS to the feeling of growing horror. It's truly amazing because not only does it make you uneasy and afraid, it forces you to see the world through Chris' eyes.
I watched both the theatrical and alternate ending and both play really well. The one the that ends down might have been in danger of taking away from the horror aspect of the movie and made it too much about 'the message' but it would have still been great and satisfying in it's way. And sometimes the comic relief pushes a bit far but it doesn't break the suspense. It's really an incredible movie. If this is any indication of who Jordan Peele is as a writer/director there are great things ahead.