Great artistry, but standard overall...

Rating: 8/10 (24 March 2019)

I really wanted to love Us, but I could only bring myself to simply like it. It's certainly creepy and thought-provoking, but also quite predictable. I didn't think the twists were that intriguing (or really added up overall). Even though the writing didn't do it for me, I do appreciate the artistry. It's only Jordan Peele's second film, but his craft is spellbinding. He knows how to captivate the audience. The acting, the shots, the editing, the pacing are all top-notch and kept me chilled and engaged throughout. If the third act wasn't so underwhelming (especially after so much lengthy tension-building), I would consider it a masterpiece of horror like the rest of the world.