Perfect Take on New Horror.

Rating: 10/10 (23 October 2019)

Review:
'Us' is a horror film written and directed by Jordan Peele.
Well, I guess I finally found a movie that is very split between audiences and critics where I agree with the critics. A lot of people didn't like this movie because it is so different from most horror or thriller movies that are made today. That's what I love about Jordan Peele. He isn't afraid to put what he wants on screen, and he layers his movies. There is never just one genre or story being told, they have deeper meanings.
The acting all around is flawless, and I mean flawless. Everybody does such an amazing job in this movie. Having to play both predator and prey would be a hard thing to get the right mindset for and it is transferred between the two seamlessly. The standout in this movie however has to be Lupita Nyong'o, oh my god I love this woman. She can do no wrong.
I was worried I was just going to be jumping on the band wagon with this review, because I thought it was being loved by a lot of people. That's unfortunately not the case at all. It's a real shame that filmmakers can't make everybody happy no matter what they do People say that they sick of remakes and retelling of stories, but when filmmakers like Jordan Peele try and give us amazing and original content people say it made no sense or they didn't get the concept. Movies like this should be watched at least twice in order to get the full concept of what is trying to be told. My heart races when things like this happen to good films.
Overall, this movie is great. It wasn't what I had expected, and I didn't go into it thinking I was going to be scared. This is a thriller and there are multiple moments where you feel unsettled. I can see some points that other reviewers have pointed out, but I liked it and can't wait to watch it again to see if other things stand out!
5/5