Folk, gotta tell ya. There is something about being in front of the big screen in a big theater. It’s another thing to be in front of a big screen in a big theater that is empty during a horror film. Theater #8 at New Visions in Mounds View seats about 10,000 people and this afternoon it felt like me and a couple of pals were the only ones in the theater. You could have heard a pin drop the entire movie. That’s the vibe of this theater and that’s why I love New Visions in Mounds View. It might not have the fancy recliners and all the bells and whistles, but it is filled with great people and an even better experience. Oh and it has Diet Coke. Go to New Visions in Mounds View. (free ad). With that being said, lets get to the review of Us.
The Rundown
R
2 hr 1 min
Rotton Tomatoes: 95%
IMDb: 7.5/10
“Accompanied by her husband, son and daughter, Adelaide Wilson returns to the beachfront home where she grew up as a child. Haunted by a traumatic experience from the past, Adelaide grows increasingly concerned that something bad is going to happen. Her worst fears soon become a reality when four masked strangers descend upon the house, forcing the Wilsons into a fight for survival. When the masks come off, the family is horrified to learn that each attacker takes the appearance of one of them” – Wikipedia
Cast
Before we get too deep into things, I have to explain this is more of a thriller and less of a horror movie. Yes there are scary parts and I’m not saying you won’t jump out of your seat once or twice, but there are many more wtf moments than there are scares. Jordan Peele is a mastermind of manipulating the plot to not only be good on the surface level, but get at issues that go deeper and must be uncovered. This was the case in his first movie “Get Out” and is no different in this one. Couple things I liked. First is the fact that it got to the deeper issues if you really do some thinking. What is Jordan Peele trying to portray? Movies that make you think are typically good movies. Second, the score of this movie is as good as you’ll get in a horror film. The music not only set the mood, but it heightened it. Masterfully done. Also, the acting was phenomenal. They were able to mix the genres of horror/thriller and comedy, which is Jordan Peele’s specialty. Not easy to do. Couple things I didn’t like. Some of the wtf moments were too frequent and too out there. By that I mean they were so random and weird that they made the movie worse. There are certain things that were included in the movie that weren’t needed, and that can bring the overall experience of a movie much further down. That being said, it is still a great movie and it really makes you think.
5 Things
Suspenseful
Funny
Thought-Provoking
Unpredictable
Grotesque
Review
8.5
Boom. You’re welcome. See it or don’t see it. Idc.
Bonus Review
“Great movie I thought it was well thought out with a few plot holes but that didn’t take away from any of what the movie was trying to convey. I like the sprinkles of humor thrown in the movies as well as the many Easter eggs put in the movie. A very solid horror movie while still being intriguing. 9.1. – John Carlson
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