Get Out is a funny/scary/horror/sharp intense
film with a twist to the plot. I should stop there and just say, “Go see
it.” Okay, I’ll share a teensy bit more. Jordan Peele (of Key and Peele –
think comedy/ MAD TV,etc) is the writer/director. Apparently, he’s always loved
horror films and wanted to create one. This has been a long time in the making
and it shows. The plot is sharp, the writing has a bite, and the production is
slick. Go see it.
Chris (Daniel Kaluuya) is seen packing a bag. Rose (Allison
Williams) shows up at his apartment and asks if he’s ready to go. That’s when
he asks a pivotal question, “Do your parents know I’m black?” Hmmm. She shrugs
it off as no big deal. It’s going to be a nice weekend out of the city in
upstate New York. Oh yeah, the parents are cool. Well, on the surface Missy
(Catherine Keener) and Dean (Bradley Whitford) do seem like the dorky parents,
trying to be cool and welcoming. But…there’s some weird vibes. Something is
just a tad off with the long time groundskeeper and the house servant. Things
progress. Chris has a weird dream, or does he? What’s going on?
There’s a big party that weekend and folks arrive from all
over. Awkward chats ensue, and again …what the heck is going on? Chris
chats with his buddy Rod who’s back home doing the dog sitting. Rod, who works
for the TSA, says “Get out of there, fool.” Chris might want to heed that
advice.
I absolutely must stop there. Yes, there is some violence
but this is not a mad slasher, over the top crazy horror flick. Get Out
keeps you interested and saying to yourself, “Oh Chris, listen to your
instincts, man.” Go see this movie. Get in, watch, and then Get Out.
