Review of Get Out (2017) by Jacob S — 20 Dec 2018

How will you weave a story full of morals and social issues into a movie? A debuting director, Jordan Peele, had to ask himself that question. Heâ(TM)s the extraordinaire who directed the captivating film, Get Out. The horror film may be one of 2017â(TM)s best movies, if not the best. It touches on issues revolving the past and the society that we all know today. Peele gives his audience the opportunity to dive into a world full of wonders and mysteries, leaving them off of the edge of their seats.

As a black man, Chris Washington (Daniel Kaluuya), is faced with prejudice throughout the movie as he dates his white girlfriend, Rose Armitage (Allison Williams). As the plot thickens, he decides to visit his girlfriendâ(TM)s family for some time. Chris uncovers secretive things as he learns more about her family -- things that he wished he didnâ(TM)t know. When Chris arrived at the house with Rose, they are introduced by her mother, Missy Armitage (Catherine Keener), and father, Dean Armitage (Bradley Whitford). After spending some time there, he realizes that something was strange. He finds out that Roseâ(TM)s mother brainwashes people and her father perform extreme neurological procedures. Chris has to survive through these insane moments and âget outâ? of the house to be freed from Roseâ(TM)s family and their craziness.

A plot like this is one of the many reasons why Get Out got so many good critics, including mine. This movie is no other. It isnâ(TM)t just some boring, shabby movie that is clichà (C) -- itâ(TM)s a masterpiece. It has many hidden hints and âeaster eggsâ? that contributes to the overall message. For example, when the couple were on the way to Roseâ(TM)s house, they accidently hit a deer on the road. They watched the deer gradually die as they resettle. (***SPOILER ALERT) When Chris got brainwashed by Missy Armitage, he was sent to a room that had him strapped to a chair. At that moment, he finds a head of a deer on the wall directly in front of him. This represents how after he watched the deer die, the deer came back to watch him die. Furthermore, the horror behind it screams excitement to my ears. I love how they sneak little creepy moments throughout the movie while not just implementing them to make it just scary. The director takes the subject of race and transform it into an entertaining work of art that attracts many watchers across the globe. This movie is mostly for young adults and mature teenagers, but if youâ(TM)re up for the challenge, then go for it! 5/5 Stars.