𝐔𝐬 (2019) REVIEW!

SCORE: 9/10

In order to get away from their busy lives, the Wilson family takes a vacation to Santa Cruz, California with the plan of spending time with their friends, the Tyler family. On a day at the beach, their young son Jason almost wanders off, causing his mother Adelaide to become protective of her family. That night, four mysterious people break into Adelaide’s childhood home where they’re staying. The family is shocked to find out that the intruders look like them, only with grotesque appearances.

REVIEW:

Us is a horror movie with a story plot not fully realized. It’s not the kind with stupid jump scares and well-executed. But the story doesn’t explain a lot of it. When they tried to do it in last 15 mins made it weird and exhausting. I think horror can be generated leaving the story in ambiguity.

The twist at the end is actually revealed in the trailer which took away the surprise element. Like Get Out, the comedy come pretty naturally. The focus of the movie is Adelaide (Lupita N’yongo) and her doppelgänger. Lupita just hits the ball out of the park as her doppelgänger feels like a different individual. Other actors were good too. Acting and music is the best part of the movie.

It might be one of those movies which can be much appreciated on second viewing after reading the subtle commentary Peele leaves under the story. It is a decent movie and original compared to all the recycled and sequels content out there.