'Get Out' is not something you see every day, in both the horror genre and the film industry itself. It's a very clever thriller that does almost everything right and taken things that have come before it and done it better in many ways. Not only this, but 'Get Out' is an excellent example of what diverse filmmaking and taking unique stories can successfully achieve when done right and by people of high talent. The film is written and directed by comedian Jordan Peele (Keanu) and many think right away that while talented at humor without a doubt, how could he possibly pull off effective scares and genuine tension? Well, I have been of the opinion that the two genres work as one and the same at least on a basic structural level. Both require precise pacing, great writing and development, and a perfect punchline. 'Get Out' juggles these two with perfect balance.
The story is also not something you see in a major Hollywood film today, about an interracial couple meeting the girlfriend's folks for the first time. Feeling alone in an uncharted world has been done before sure, but not this close to reality and not this close to so many people's homes. The serious subject matter of racism and all of the issues within are discussed here without shoving it down your throat. It's subtlety is what really helps 'Get Out' refrain from being too political and keeping the film entertaining. With Jordan Peele's background primarily being comedy, this talent is not lost with 'Get Out'. There is a surprising amount of humor spread throughout the film, with the stand out being protagonist Chris's friend working at the TSA and it helps during the more down time moments in the film.
What I will tell you now is to please refrain from as many trailers or television commercials for the film as possible and attempt to go in blind as I did and you will have a really great time. 'Get Out' has some really big twists and turns that are sometimes sharp enough to give one whiplash and I love to see a movie in theaters that attempts something new and be rewarded as well (the film made well over $40 million at the box office this weekend with a small budget). We at this humble little blog review site can only hope that the studios are listening and bring something as great as 'Get Out' to theaters more often. It's been too common a trend for films like this to shyly end up direct to DVD or Netflix, as with last year's 'Hush' and we horror fans are really starving for films that are actually worth a damn. 'Get Out' was an amazing horror film that I can't wait to watch again.
GRADE: A+
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