Put Your Hands Together

Rating: 9/10 (24 March 2019)

I'd call this "US vs. THEM," but, spoiler; there are no giant ants in this film.
And speaking of spoilers...THIS IS THE #1 REASON I WON'T WATCH TRAILERS (before seeing the movie.) I saw the movie last night, watch the trailer now and it basically showed you the whole movie to the end.
I love going into movies cold. I just need a recommendation. I did know this was Jordan Peele's follow-up to the great Get Out, *may be* horror and I saw one movie still. I avoided everything else and SOOO GLAD I DID. Incidentally, I did the same to Hereditary, and both that movie and this were two fantastic horror-movie going experiences.
So, I would suggest doing the same here. Go in cold and I am refraining from giving a synopsis like I normally do. This movie is SUPER hard to describe without giving too much away, anyway.
I will say this: this movie is fantastic. Peele's been up to bat twice as Writer/Director and hit two, record-breaking home runs. I freaking cannot believe how great Get Out was and as I think more about Us, I do believe this is actually better.
Once again, he writes an amazing and absolutely original script - even when he takes from so many horror subgenres. While I was watching this, I was writing my review in my head and kept comparing this movie to (this) movie and then I thought: Oh! It's also like (that) movie. Once again, to tell you which movies I saw within this one would be a spoiler.
I know I'm being vague here and you don't know me from Adam (but, I hope you do, by now.) This film is for both film and horror lovers. It's a wonderful throwback WITHOUT that forced nostalgia Hollywood has been cramming down our throats. And *that* is another praise for Peele.
So, buckle up, go and see Us. Also see Get Out if you haven't already and be prepared to pre-purchase a ticket to Peele's next feature as this guy's got an incredible future ahead of him.
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Final thoughts: Warning: Do NOT drink beer before or during. But, if you do, pee before the movie starts. I had to 10 min into this 2-hours experience and that's NOT how to view this great of a movie.