Extremely Original Horror/Comedy

Rating: 9/10 (23 March 2019)

"Us" is the best horror movie I've seen in several years. It rides the line between horror/thriller and comedy effortlessly. The packed theater I was in was going back and forth between laughing, silence and screaming within the same scene. Lupita N'yongo's performance is just insane - literally feels like two completely different people. All the other acting is amazing as well, especially Winston Duke and Elizabeth Moss. But the true star of the film is Jordan Peele. Even though he won the Best Original Screenply Oscar for Get Out, I think this script is far superior. The character building, the world building, the plot structure and the dialogue is so well thought out and creative. But the true impressive feat here is the directing by Jordan Peele. The cinematography, lighting and direction of actors is absolutely incredible and adds such a unique and unsettling atmosphere. There is also much more under the surface than there appears to be. It really is a movie that deserves multiple viewings for you to truly appreciate everything this film has to offer. It's just stupid good.