Not bad, though a bit overrated

Rating: Null/10 (3 June 2017)

With so many critics giving this movie great reviews, I knew I had to eventually give it a look for myself. Though after watching it, I am not sure why it got as much fuss as it did. Don't get me wrong, I am glad I watched it, since it does have some genuine merit. Writer and director Jordan Peele does manage to capture the feeling of racial tensions in America quite well; while people may appear to be accepting, there is often still some uneasiness. He also gets good performances out of the no-name cast and makes the movie look good despite a pittance of a budget. As for horror scares and tension, there are also some effective stabs in this area. However, you'll have to wait a long time for the central character to really find himself in trouble. At 104 minutes in length, the movie is somewhat too long and stretched out. While the movie never gets to be boring, there's a significant amount of footage that could have been eliminated, which would have speeded up the pace significantly. Yes, watch the movie, but wait until you are in a more patient mood.