Disappointing

Rating: 2/10 (23 March 2019)

After being surprised by Get Out a couple of years prior to this, I had high hopes for this movie. Unfortunately it failed to live up to expectations.
I think the film is trying to be too many things at once & fails to hit the mark on all fronts.
Is this film scary?
No, aside from the occasional loud noise, there is nothing in this movie that unsettles you.
Is this film tense?
Yes...for the opening 10-20 minutes perhaps. Once we meet the films antagonists, any tension that has been built, quickly dissapates.
Is the film funny?
No. Despite the occasional chuckle, Us never really hits the high notes I was hoping for. I felt the occasional poorly timed comedy quip, or unexpected character reaction detracted from the tension of the film.
Very rarely am I tempted to leave a movie screen, but this, sadly, was one of those occasions. I stuck it out until the credits, hoping for a satisfying conclusion, but despite Peele's failed attempt at a surprise twist, was left underwhelmed as a whole.