Not perfect, but an unforgettable, terrifying, and complex ride

Rating: 10/10 (31 July 2019)

Us is by far the most complex film I have seen this year, and one of the most complex films I have seen in my life so far. The film shines with brilliant performances, with Lupita Nyong'o being the greatest. Jordan Peele's direction and storytelling makes for an uneven, yet fascinating experience that is truly unforgettable. The film is also certainly entertaining and absolutely terrifying. However, as great things as this film has, it tends to fall apart with both the early beginning and very end. Both moments have promise, but both seem hesitantly executed, as if they couldn't decide quite what they wanted to do, and instead wanted the viewer to decide themselves. As carefree as this seems though, it granted also hooks the audience, but also takes the seriousness of its own production at fault. In the end, Us is not a perfect film, but it certainly is a really good one with some storytelling flaws.
My Rating: 9.5/10