Get Out

The completely reversed view of racism caused that Get Out is one of the most interesting thrillers that I have seen recently. Racist hatred created a very strong story here – and it’s best that you know as little as possible about it before watching. That way, you will be really surprised and at the same time you will feel suspense with every passing minute, which will make your experience of the movie even stronger. On top of that, I have to add that Daniel Kaluuya made a very interesting impression on me. We’ll see what other movies he comes up with in the future. (15/12/2017)

I was a bit concerned this would turn into another campaign for the rights of the American minority, of which there is enough everywhere these days. Partially it did, but the story was written in such a way that it didn’t get annoying. By that I mean that I had a pretty good time watching it, because the mean white people were really sneaky, Daniel Kaluuya was impressively flashing his eyeballs, and Rod's visit to the police station was hilarious. I just wouldn't go so far as to call this a horror film. (03/01/2020)

A very sophisticated horror film where a high-stakes game begins from the very first moments. I knew right away that deciding to watch this film would pay off many times over. Jordan Peele was previously a name I associated with entertaining sketches and shorter comedic films, but diving into the horror genre as a director? That took some serious courage. The film is a prime example that even with a smaller budget, you can create a work that captivates, offering a perfect nerve-wracking atmosphere, very, I must emphasize, very satisfying performances (everyone deserves an award), as well as surprising 180-degree story twists. Personally, I consider the hypnosis scene on the couch as the most successful moment, which genuinely scared me even though I was sitting comfortably in my warm home. Then, a thrilling rollercoaster ride ensued, which is rarely managed so well, but here it was done excellently. Additionally, I was floored by the huge twist that happened with the red box (those who have seen it will know). The film plays with creating an atmosphere of the moment, and if the viewer pays attention, they’ll notice countless references that are not used carelessly but serve a purpose. It might be slightly detrimental that such a meticulously crafted film was "ruined" by the action-packed ending, but all in all, it didn’t bother me too much (although I might have opted for the alternative, admittedly more pessimistic ending, which would have suited the film better). Due to the action-oriented tone, I lean towards a strong four stars; otherwise, I would have probably given a full rating. I give it 84%. (13/04/2018)

I've seen a lot of poor horror movies lately that have been praised by American critics only because they were gender-progressive or originated in an exotic country and themed some form of oppression. At first glance, Get Out seems exactly like the "we have an explosive racial topic that someone has dealt with in all its explicitness" case, but from the opening scene Peele gives the impression that he is a) an excellent screenwriter who calmly turns a social metaphor into a grotesque slasher without the structure disintegrating, b) a director able to work with subliminal tension, which is guaranteed to escape the local horror experts, but certainly not an audience with a certain degree of cultivated attention to detail. The first third is a socially relevant metaphor for black masks, the middle builds tension, and the final acts offers peppery catharsis. Together, the acts make a film that is a more intelligent and serious reflection of racial identity for me than the whole of Moonlight. I was only bothered by a little superfluous ethereal music and a few places where you can see inside Get Out more than one would like. Otherwise, it’s great. (27/04/2017)

There's a bit of a nervous director's claw in the horror scenes, and as a result the finale doesn't destroy you as much as it should, but up until that point it's such an apt and poignant escalation of the "black mask" issue that it's just impossible not to enjoy it. I'm rooting for commercial success to the hilt. As the cliché goes: it makes it real. Tarantino must have snorted with delight at this one. (29/04/2017)