Review of Get Out (2017) by Lariste K — 14 Jan 2018

Excellent. Few films I've seen combine excellent acting, social realism, original narrative devices, black comedy and horror. The horror isn't overly gory or generic, it's more often the unsettling creepiness you might find in a film like Kubrick's the Shining.

Get Out's core themes about racial tension, class differences and ideals are met with satirical, wholly original comedy and elements of dread. The movie is intentionally absurd, but deserves critical kudos for exploring cross cultural tension between a group of rich, older white folks and a single black man without ever getting preachy or sentimental.

This film made me realise there are important and original creative minds at work in film today, it's fun, and somewhat crazy and it's worth seeing.