Good but leaving a lot to be desired

Rating: 7/10 (30 March 2019)

The craftsmanship of this movie is where it truly shines, all of the technical aspects, from the score, to the cinematography, editing, pacing and acting was phenomenal. The part that hold this movie back is the story. The beginning of the movie until the point when the family met their doppelgangers (will be calling the shadows from here on) was exhilarating and captivating. But all the tension built up in the beginning quickly fizzled out. The concept was great, but didn't feel fully realized and was full of plot holes no matter how you interpret the movie. If this movie had remained a metaphor, instead of clumsily trying to explain where the shadows came from and what their plan was, it would've been a much better film. Initially i left the theater feeling disappointed. All the symbolism and metaphors don't feel well thought-out and lack any true meaning. I expected better from Peele but there is still some room for intelligent discussion after the movie ends. I just wish they hadn't shoved in the explanation for the shadows and the "twist" at the end was better executed. I would recommend the film but don't expect a masterpiece like Get Out