I'm watching TV in the living room with my Dad and he suddenly changes channels and we land on Get Out 2017. We check the rating and see it's been rated 4-stars, the highest possible. It's been a long time since I've played or watched anything in the horror genre that actually scared me or had me on the edge of my seat. This movie does that. It avoids the pitfalls so many other horror movies fall into: idiotic characters, nonsensical and pretentious imagery, repetitive and pointless Gorn, and a lack of creativity.
Chris is not stupid and making him a great Audience Surrogate and be rooted for. Whenever he makes a questionable decision to which he's clearly relunctant, it's due to the manipulations of those around him, which makes for some shocking moments.
The setting itself is unique, focusing on an aspect of racism many ignore and the film is surprisingly subtle about it, or at the very least, aren't heavy-handed to where it detracts from your entertainment. This in of itself is worthy of praise, especially in today's world where many works are so Anvilicious and myopic.
The film starts off as very atmospheric. There's a sense of dread that the audience and Chris himself recognize instantly, simply through the visuals and mannerisms of the characters. The setting is like if you took a southern plantation and it was inhabited by the most Innocently Insensitive people you could find. The villains are very friendly to where its creepy. Instead of making the villains act crazy, they make them seem eerily calm and smug after The Reveal. Also, its use of Bitch in Sheep's Clothing was well done, as I never saw it coming at all.
Rod, who delivers the funniest lines in the film, is a great switch from Chris, as despite being away from all the events occurring, his Genre Savvy traits and Undying Loyalty to Chris make him endearing and easy to root for. In fact, because Chris is an Audience Surrogate, it feels like Rod is trying to rescue YOU from the hell you're facing.
The final act is probably something many directors rarely indulge in, the Power Fantasy. Chris becomes an absolute badass and proceeds to get revenge as he tries to *ahem* Get Out. That's not to say there's no tension and everything's a cakewalk for Chris. The entire time I was screaming and yelling on the edge of my seat for Chris to successfully escape and stick it to the villains.
Get Out 2017. Go see it. Now. Or don't, it's up to you.
Everything I Want in a Horror Film
I'm watching TV in the living room with my Dad and he suddenly changes channels and we land on Get Out 2017. We check the rating and see it's been rated 4-stars, the highest possible. It's been a long time since I've played or watched anything in the horror genre that actually scared me or had me on the edge of my seat. This movie does that. It avoids the pitfalls so many other horror movies fall into: idiotic characters, nonsensical and pretentious imagery, repetitive and pointless Gorn, and a lack of creativity.
Chris is not stupid and making him a great Audience Surrogate and be rooted for. Whenever he makes a questionable decision to which he's clearly relunctant, it's due to the manipulations of those around him, which makes for some shocking moments.
The setting itself is unique, focusing on an aspect of racism many ignore and the film is surprisingly subtle about it, or at the very least, aren't heavy-handed to where it detracts from your entertainment. This in of itself is worthy of praise, especially in today's world where many works are so Anvilicious and myopic.
The film starts off as very atmospheric. There's a sense of dread that the audience and Chris himself recognize instantly, simply through the visuals and mannerisms of the characters. The setting is like if you took a southern plantation and it was inhabited by the most Innocently Insensitive people you could find. The villains are very friendly to where its creepy. Instead of making the villains act crazy, they make them seem eerily calm and smug after The Reveal. Also, its use of Bitch in Sheep's Clothing was well done, as I never saw it coming at all.
Rod, who delivers the funniest lines in the film, is a great switch from Chris, as despite being away from all the events occurring, his Genre Savvy traits and Undying Loyalty to Chris make him endearing and easy to root for. In fact, because Chris is an Audience Surrogate, it feels like Rod is trying to rescue YOU from the hell you're facing.
The final act is probably something many directors rarely indulge in, the Power Fantasy. Chris becomes an absolute badass and proceeds to get revenge as he tries to *ahem* Get Out. That's not to say there's no tension and everything's a cakewalk for Chris. The entire time I was screaming and yelling on the edge of my seat for Chris to successfully escape and stick it to the villains.
Get Out 2017. Go see it. Now. Or don't, it's up to you.