Us

Name: Us
Genre: Drama, Thriller, Horror
Released: March 22, 2019
Duration: 116 min
Rating: 81
Cast: Anna Diop, Cali Sheldon, Duke Nicholson, Elisabeth Moss, Evan Alex

2019

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Universal acclaim based on 54 Critics

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Generally favorable reviews based on 241 Ratings

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Movie Details & Credits

Universal Pictures | Release Date: March 22, 2019

Starring: Anna Diop, Cali Sheldon, Duke Nicholson, Elisabeth Moss, Evan Alex, Kara Hayward, Lupita Nyong'o, Nathan Harrington, Noelle Sheldon, Shahadi Wright Joseph, Tim Heidecker, Winston Duke, Yahya Abdul-Mateen II

Summary: A mother (Lupita Nyongâo) and a father (Winston Duke) take their kids (Shahadi Wright Joseph, Evan Alex) for an idyllic summer getaway. Haunted by an unexplainable and unresolved trauma from her past and compounded by a string of eerie coincidences, Adelaide feels her paranoia elevate to high-alert as she grows increasingly certain thatA mother (Lupita Nyongâo) and a father (Winston Duke) take their kids (Shahadi Wright Joseph, Evan Alex) for an idyllic summer getaway. Haunted by an unexplainable and unresolved trauma from her past and compounded by a string of eerie coincidences, Adelaide feels her paranoia elevate to high-alert as she grows increasingly certain that something bad is going to befall her family. After spending a tense beach day with their friends, the Tylers (Elisabeth Moss, Tim Heidecker, Cali Sheldon, Noelle Sheldon), Adelaide and her family return to their vacation home. When darkness falls, the Wilsons discover the silhouette of four figures holding hands as they stand in the driveway. Us pits an endearing American family against a terrifying and uncanny opponent: doppelgÃ¤ngers of themselves. … Expand

Director: Jordan Peele

Genre(s): Drama, Thriller, Horror

Rating: R

Runtime: 116 min

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18	#18 Best Movie of 2019
4	#4 Most Discussed Movie of 2019
2	#2 Most Shared Movie of 2019

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Wall Street Journal - Joe Morgenstern

Mar 21, 2019

Us is great entertainment, a fearless mixing of serious and silly by a filmmaker who started out as a funnyman and continues to sharpen his comic chops. Read full review

The New Yorker - Anthony Lane

Mar 22, 2019

Us is political filmmaking of the most spirited sort, and it sets up quite a fight: the Hydes come to visit the Jekylls, and the Jekylls hit back. Whom you cheer for, in the long run, is up to you. Read full review

LarsenOnFilm - Josh Larsen

Mar 21, 2019

Working with cinematographer Mike Gioulakis, editor Nicholas Monsour, and composer Michael Abels, Peele has once again constructed a movie experience that functions first and foremost on the level of sheer terror. From the drops of doom on the soundtrack to a POV camera that frequently puts us face to face with horror, Us turns identity politics into the stuff of nightmares. Read full review

The Hollywood Reporter - John DeFore

Mar 8, 2019

Clearly the work of an ambitious writer/director who can see himself inheriting the mantle of Rod Serling ... it offers twists and ironies and false endings galore â along with more laughs than the comedian-turned-auteur dared to include in his debut film. ... It packs a punch. Read full review

Screen International - Tim Grierson

Mar 20, 2019

Perhaps Us stumbles near the end while straining for an operatic, shattering finale that explains everything that preceded it but, after capturing the zeitgeist his first time out, Peele avoids the sophomore slump by methodically laying out his riveting tale. Read full review

Philadelphia Daily News - Gary Thompson

Mar 20, 2019

What Peele conjures here in the final moments is clever enough to remind us that he was telling an intricate story all along, and not just piling up bodies. Read full review

Vanity Fair - Richard Lawson

Mar 20, 2019

It pains me to say this. I spent a good deal of Us straining to like it, to get on its slightly preening wavelength, to be nourished by its heady stew of tropes. I couldnât get there, though. As loaded up on stuff as Us is, thereâs not enough to grab onto; itâs an alienating idea piece that lumbers away just as itâs about to reveal its true nature. Read full review

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TelevisionCr

Mar 22, 2019

Jordan Peele had a very difficult task with his sophomore feature after the smash hit that was "Get Out." While "Us" may not be as concise as its predecessor, it's an absolute masterpiece that couldn't be more different. The cast is sublime; Lupita Nyong'o leads the pack with a tour-de-forceJordan Peele had a very difficult task with his sophomore feature after the smash hit that was "Get Out." While "Us" may not be as concise as its predecessor, it's an absolute masterpiece that couldn't be more different. The cast is sublime; Lupita Nyong'o leads the pack with a tour-de-force performance that is bound to haunt you for at least a few weeks. The supporting cast is just as phenomenal: Winston Duke gives you most of the comedic relief, while Elisabeth Moss proves that she's one of the best actresses around at the moment. What she does with such limited screen time is astonishing. The movie is extremely funny, there will be moments where you laugh out loud. The score is superb, the editing is sharp (especially in one pivotal scene), and the cinematography is stunning. Peele's script and direction avoid the typical horror tropes and give us a story that is truly, well, messed up. The story will be etched into your mind for quite a while, and there is no doubt in my mind that you'll want to see it again. Have fun when you watch the movie, because it's such an entertaining ride.… Expand

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JohnRogers

Mar 23, 2019

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. One of the most beautiful horror films I've ever seen and such an amazing score. The ending ballet/fight scene is breathtaking.… Expand

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IsaacJ

Mar 23, 2019

After his Oscar-winning directorial debut Get Out in 2017, the inimitable Jordan Peele returns with Us, a terrifying look at both personal and societal demons. We are introduced to the Wilsons, led by jovial patriarch Gabe (Winston Duke) and his reserved wife Adelaide (Lupita Nyongâo), on aAfter his Oscar-winning directorial debut Get Out in 2017, the inimitable Jordan Peele returns with Us, a terrifying look at both personal and societal demons. We are introduced to the Wilsons, led by jovial patriarch Gabe (Winston Duke) and his reserved wife Adelaide (Lupita Nyongâo), on a vacation to the beaches of Santa Cruz with their two kids (Shahadi Wright Joseph and Evan Alex). Gabeâs enthusiasm for holiday hobbies is unshared by Adelaide, a victim of childhood trauma who begins to feel uneasy after a series of unnerving coincidences start to plague their idyllic trip. Her fears are not unfounded, as the family are soon terrorised by doppelgangers in what proves to be a horror thrill-ride, thoughtfully executed by Jordan Peele.
Peele is a maestro of the genre; he has an uncanny way of knowing both when to play into horror tropes and when to subvert them completely, resulting in a film that grips the audience in its unpredictability. So many elements are combined in Us; thereâs old-fashioned slasher horror and classic home invasion, accompanied by the suspense and sharp comedy of Get Out. Even more satisfying, however, is Peeleâs inclusion of underlying social commentary, a subtle satire perhaps echoed in the filmâs title (are we talking about the pronoun or looking at a critique of U.S society?). Us may lack the deft narrative control of Get Out, but in some ways itâs an even more impressive feat of filmmaking, equally thought-provoking and thematically complex, yet more ambitious and inventive. The entire movie is shrouded in a layer of ambiguity; Peele is giving us the freedom to interpret it in whatever way we wish. Some will see Us as more of a metaphor, others as a social statementâ¦ many will also see it as simply a gorily entertaining crowd-pleaser and the film functions gloriously even as just that. Itâs not without the occasional plot-hole, but if these inspire Peele to return to the â?Us-verseâ for another film to clear up the gaps, they will all have been worth it. Us is elevated by a selection of fantastic performances, notable by the fact that every actor plays two roles, that of their character and their throat-slitting counterpart. Lupita Nyongâo is a force of silent determination as Adelaide and oozes steely creepiness as the leader of the subterranean âTetheredâ, Red. Winston Dukeâs Gabe is the soft-hearted master of the dad joke, yet his twin is wonderfully menacing. The two kids are fantastic and Elisabeth Moss is brilliant as always. In the third act, the film becomes slightly more unfocused, but the cast keep it buoyant with spirited performances.
Visually, the film is absolutely gorgeous, Mike Gioulakisâ cinematography making expert use of reflections as a terrifying motif to keep us on the edge of our seats. Homage is paid to other horror classics; an overhead car shot reminds one of the Torrances arriving at the Overlook in â?The Shiningâ and haunting dance interludes echo of Darren Aronofskyâs â?Black Swanâ. Even with this, Us feels like an original product, unapologetically strange and stylish. Michael Abelsâ score is also a gem, an amalgamation of itchy strings, taiko drums and Satanic choirs. Jukebox choices in certain scenes are also well-judged (letâs just say, Lunizâs I Got 5 On It will have a whole new meaning).
With Us, Jordan Peele seems to have broken the sophomore curse, cementing his status as one of the most exciting filmmakers working today. Itâs the kind of film where, with every return viewing, you will notice more and more clever touches that lie hidden in its rich textures. Horrifying, trenchant and unique, Us is another success from Jordan Peele.… Expand

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Meth-dude

Mar 29, 2019

With great acting performances, genuinely funny moments, an interesting story, a good soundtrack and a surprising ending, Jordan Peele's "Us" is a future classic. While it may not be as good as his previous film, it's still worth seeing in the theater.

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LordIllQuill

Mar 25, 2019

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. While Jordan Peele is talented, and Lupita Nyong'o's performance is exquisite, this movie is way overhyped. The children are never in peril (only white teenagers seem to be expendable in this movie) and it's one of those setups where the killer has several chances to kill the protagonists, but just toy with them long enough for them to escape with torn clothes. I was waiting for this film to be scary, but even though some parts of the story are intriguing, when you find out the reveal of what's going on, it becomes stupid and implausible. Get Out worked because the story was simple, but well executed, as all good horror movies should be. This is an example of Peele making up some "cool ideas" that go nowhere in the end. I hope his next movie is worth the overpriced ticket because this one definitely was not.… Expand

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viniciussawate

Mar 23, 2019

"Us" is extremely commercial, an end until probable, but without plausible explanation !!! Even so, it's still a great thriller, that typical thriller, it's simply exotic, Trash, with comedy blasts, sound in harmony, and jumpscares Ok! Competent cast but without any correlation with the"Us" is extremely commercial, an end until probable, but without plausible explanation !!! Even so, it's still a great thriller, that typical thriller, it's simply exotic, Trash, with comedy blasts, sound in harmony, and jumpscares Ok! Competent cast but without any correlation with the script, as it had happened in "RUN", in short, it is a great movie out of current standards, there are many metaphors, and references to the specifically American population! I also think, as a protest or pinpoint approach in society, and its real condition of morality and the politically correct.… Expand

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nolane11

Mar 29, 2019

Probably up there with one of the worst movies I've seen. It brought nothing new to the table. Even the opening credits were boring. The beginning of the film was eerie but once the shadows came into the house I knew this film was a let-down. And I was super excited for this film because IProbably up there with one of the worst movies I've seen. It brought nothing new to the table. Even the opening credits were boring. The beginning of the film was eerie but once the shadows came into the house I knew this film was a let-down. And I was super excited for this film because I LOVED Get Out and the message behind it. I've never before gone to the cinema and actually thought I might leave during the movie, that's how bad this was. However I gave it a chance and sat through the whole thing. Quite frankly, I was completely and utterly bored for the majority of this film. I actually found it hard to watch at times because either the acting was so poor, the jokes completely not funny, or the supposedly scary bits executed so poorly. It was not scary whatsoever. The plot was terrible and I did not think it was "clever" in any way, as most of the reviews on this website are suggesting. The film was totally dragged out and I would not recommend.… Expand

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