Full of surprises (and great performances)

Rating: 7/10 (31 March 2019)

Full disclosure: I am not a horror film buff. That makes it pretty tough for me to compare this film with others in its genre or write eloquently about all its homages, references, and influences. But you know what I can say? This movie was REALLY well done, and Jordan Peele is already a must watch director for me. "Us" consistently surprised me, from the story to the characters to the humor. (Plus, Lupita Nyong'o alone is worth the price of admission.) Much like "Get Out," this story worked on many levels. Yes, it scared me...but it also made me think. So while it was a bit more gruesome and the plot had far more holes, I would still line up to watch it again. After all, it is not often a movie sends me off to look up Bible verses and director interviews, but that's where I'm off to next. I don't want horror that's about nothing more than violence and thrills, but if it is about something more? Well, I'm suddenly interested.