Get Out
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(18 of 31)
Oct. 18th- Get Out
Interestingly enough two directorial debuts are my favorite horror movies at the moment. One of those being Ari Aster’s brilliant Hereditary, which as of recently has been untouchable as my favorite horror movie. Until I revisited this masterpiece from Jordan Peele. Get Out excels in its story telling and filmmaking. Whether it is the brilliant use of colors, and how Peele uses them as symbolism and foreshadowing, or the realistic dialogue easing us into this environment.
Jordan Peele operates like a seasoned vet when it comes to the production of this film. The sunk-in place is visually beautiful, as well as terrifying. I also mentioned the masterful use of color to help tell the story, and this is most apparent in Rose’s betrayal. The symbolism of blue as safety and red as danger is a noticeable trend, at the start of the movie Chris and Rose are both wearing blue. They then get in there red car and drive to Rose’s parents house, and Rose doesn’t wear blue again. The next day during the party Chris is wearing a blue jacket, but Rose is wearing a red striped shirt symboling the start of her evil turn.
Great performances from the whole cast really help bring this film to life. Daniel Kaluuya is great in this role, and his teary eyed hypnotized expression has become iconic. Allison Williams also delivers an unbelievable performance as Rose. The charm she delivers allows you to let your guard down leading to a twist that was genuinely shocking on my first watch. Even after we see the photos, her anxious scramble for the car keys still had me questioning her true involvement. Then once the jig is up and she can show her true self, she does not hold back. The creepy shot of her sitting on the bed is engraved into my mind. Her phone call with Rod where she looks almost robotic as well.
This is also a sneaky scary movie. It does a great job keeping you on the edge of your seat, such as creepy conversations that show off Georgina’s and Walter’s unsettling behavior. As well as the shots of Georgina in the background as Chris explores house, the silent auction, and how all conversations stop from the party attendees the second Chris goes upstairs. Walter’s nightly exercise running laps around the house also really scared me on the first watch. This movie is just very unsettling and is great at showing you that something is clearly wrong, but not giving you enough to understand what.
This movie is truly a masterpiece and a modern classic, that continues to hold up after countless rewatches. No matter how much I pry I can’t think of any complaints or noticeable shortcomings. The film really excels in every aspect. 9.5/10