Read it then Get Out

People of all races are enjoying this new hit film which just won an Oscar. “Get Out” is a new horror/comedy film that brings a new style to the genre. It could be as influential as “The Blair Witch Project” and is already becoming the next big thing. A black man goes to visit his white girlfriend’s parents and wants to fit in—sounds mundane, I know, but I assure you it will surprise you and keep you in awe. With fresh faces both behind and in front of the screen, this film will be worth your money.

Director Jordan Peele has his history mostly in comedy, so everyone was excited to see his take on the horror genre. A black man is told by his white girlfriend that he’s going to meet her parents for the first time, but they didn’t know he’s black and that makes him anxious. Things goes well for a while. The white folks seem nice until strange events start to surface, causing both the character and us to worry about what’s going to happen. Since great films like “Halloween” and “TBWP”, there haven’t been many horror films that experiment with the horror genre… until now. I just watched the film a few days ago, and it made me feel tension, as if I can see it so vividly. What makes this feel so great is the story. There aren’t many horror stories that use this kind of story, so when the film became a hit, it made everyone want more. The film keeps to the horror genre with jump scares, the corridor scene, and music, but it gives a new spark to the overused features. As you can tell, most of this film contains racial commentary, plus it displays the idea of being an outsider, which almost everyone has understood and felt.

Daniel Kaluuya plays Chris, the main character, and his performance was brilliant—that includes his accent, body language, and emotional control. My favourite scene is when Logan is awakened from his mind control and tries to warn Chris to get out. For those who haven’t seen the film, Logan is a black character who is married to an older white woman; he’s been acting strange since the moment our main character met him. This scene gave me the feeling of suspense when he freaks out, because when an audience watches a movie, most of us like to think that we know what’s going to happen next. The sound and music of the film ranges from intense to mellow: it fits with every shot. The shots themselves give a sense of perfection. Not to neglect the dialogue in this film—for those screenwriter wannabes out there, this film did well. It’s comedic, but awkward conversations keep us listening; it’s realistic and clear. I would say the screenplay truly deserved that Oscar.

An interview with a fellow someone who has watched the film. He said the movie kept him and left him in awe. He was introduced to the film by others and after he watched it he thinks more about whole topic of race and hypnotising. He talks about the theory of how white people, after they are no longer healthy or dead. They would try to implant their consciousness into a black person. He continue to about talk about the concept and states that after watching it he was shocked, and admit that there is a possibility this could actually happen. He also states that it deserved many awards. The scene he enjoyed most was the scene when the police cop came and ask for Chris’s ID after hitting a dear with his car, with Rose driving. This scene displays Rose protecting Chris from racism since it was Rose who hit the dear, but there was something hidden in that scene. You’ll have to watch it to learn. I found that hidden detail very surprising because I didn’t realise it until then. It shows that this film is full of surprises.

I give the film an 8/10. I can’t say it’s perfect; there were some confusing scenes, and some scenes from the trailer didn’t even appear in the movie. Rotten Tomatoes gave it an 8.3 out of 10. What do you think? Do you agree with the rating? Do you want to watch it now? Feel free to comment.