'Us' Movie Review
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'Us' Movie Review

Here is my spoiler-free review of Jordan Peele's sophomore film: "Us"!

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'Us' Movie Review

From the moment the trailer dropped for this film, I knew I wanted to see it, despite knowing I possibly wouldn't be able to sleep at night afterward (which I couldn't).

I had only recently watched "Get Out," and I loved it. The way that Jordan Peele provides subtle hints and symbols throughout his work that lead up to even bigger ones is done so well.

Yes, for both films, it left the audiences confused in some aspects, but for me, that wasn't a problem because the rest of the film was done so well.

To me, this was a horror movie. I know everyone's version of what qualifies as a horror movie to them is different. But I left this movie feeling terrified and anxious and questioning the world around me.

I was afraid to look in mirrors in fear of my reflection reaching out and grabbing me, so I guess I could say that this film affected me a little.

The type of horror that this film used was mainly suspense. The whole time, you sit there wondering what is going to happen, and what the explanation as to why this is happening to this family specifically.

It keeps you on your toes the whole time. It also had a few jump scares, when the Tethered (the doppelgangers of the family) would appear out of nowhere. This is the aspect of horror moves that is the scariest to me because you get so stressed out when you truly have no idea of what's about to happen.

I loved the acting in this film. I knew that Lupita Nyong'o and Winston Duke were talented from their work in "Black Panther" last year, but this was an entirely new element of acting for them, one that they excelled at.

Especially Nyong'o. I was used to her being a sweet character, so seeing her switch from that to a terrifying replica of herself within one scene sent chills up my spine each time.

When an actor/actress can play complete opposite characters in one film or scene, I have a ton of respect for them. The same can be said for the child actors: Evan Alex and Shahidi Wright Joseph.

They managed to be innocent and terrifying at the same time. Basically, I think the whole film was very well cast and each actor/actress played both of their parts very well and very convincingly.

I love how I could connect the dots throughout the film when I finished it. Much like in "Get Out," there are small scenes or instances dropped throughout that leave you confused, but once you finish the movie, they all come crashing together and finally make sense. Peele did an amazing job at making sure that every scene meant something and had some greater purpose than it seemed to have when first seen.

I left this film with some questions in term of what was the bigger picture, and what the end goal was for a few of the characters. The plot seemed pretty complete to me, considering we are given a scene that explains how the characters got into their current situation, there are just some questions as to whether or not it's the end of the story.

The ending of this film could be seen as a pretty final and resolved to end to some, but to me, I think it was left open for a possible sequel or at least continuation of the story, considering the state of the world at the end.

I'm already planning on seeing this film again, now that I know what happens, and I'm excited to be able to catch more hints that Peele left throughout. I encourage you to go see this film if you enjoy being on your toes and don't mind being a little creeped out. Personally, I can't wait to see what Peele creates next.

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