Good classic horror movie, leaves me wanting more.

Rating: 9/10 (26 November 2019)

I really enjoyed this movie. Jordan Peele has a great style, and I truly loved the aesthetics of the film. The plot was fun- a bit classical, a little cliche, and to me, the twist was obvious from a mile away- but in a good way. It was a classic horror movie premise with some really fun new visuals, characters, and ideas.
I especially enjoyed the wide-eyed, crazyfaced, HUNGRY attitude of the "others." It was really jarring and strange, and set us up for some great aesthetic moments. I also enjoyed the inclusion of the 90s holding-hands-across-America thing, which is such an iconic thing for those who remember it.
I liked that the film kept me curious. Like I said, I knew the first 15 minutes the twist about Lupita's character- but what is that weird world under the boardwalk? What kind of place is that? Why is it like that? Why is everyone nuts? Is it all just hallways? Why do they hold hands? Who is the man at the beginning holding hands with- or is he just early? How does the little boy know his mom's secret? Lots of questions. I prefer a movie that doesn't answer all my questions, but also makes enough sense that I can try and puzzle it out. It's mysterious without being contradictory or nonsensical, is what I'm saying.
Though, truth be told, I do think that if the movie has a weak point, it's in a few of the questions that I think could have been explored more deeply. What do the "others" want? I mean, they want the surface people's lives- but they also are just crazy murderous monsters? So they SAY they want their turn on Earth, but it seems like all they want to do is eat everyone's face off. Why are they like that? If what we learn about Lupita's character is true, it's not genetic, nor is it necessary. A girl came from there at just about age 8, and was able to live a fully normal human life. There are people in there, people who are perfectly capable of acting just like... well, us. So what's going on?
I don't know, however, if I can count my being enthralled and wanting more answers as a real and valid weakness in the film. Overall, I think this is a really fun addition to horror and I'm excited to see what Jordan Peele comes up with next. Cheers.