Underwhelming plot but a solid film as a whole

Rating: 7/10 (22 March 2019)

I really wanted to like this film. For the most part, I did enjoy it. The score was excellent and JP is one of the best at utilizing music you wouldn't expect to be appropriate for the setting...it just works. For example, the use of a hit track by NWA is a perfect use in the scene and only after thinking about the film the next day did I make the connection of why it was used (no spoilers). Some sequences were shot very well and the cinematography would be an 8 at a minimum. The characters were great as well, however, I did find it somewhat irritating that the comedic relief via character dialogue seemed to be a bit in excess. The plot was interesting, but some logical aspects of it seemed difficult to reasonably agree with. Overall it was a solid film, but nothing to rave about. Do not compare it to GET OUT- that is an unfair comparison and each of these films have their own dynamics that are independent of one another. Go see "US" and see for yourself - just temper your expectations and soak it all in.