Us

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

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Universal Pictures | Release Date: March 22, 2019 | R

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 Nyong’o) 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 Nyong’o) 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: doppelgängers of themselves. … Expand

Director: Jordan Peele

Genre(s): Drama, Mystery, Thriller, Horror

Rating: R

Runtime: 116 min

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Christopher Machell

Mar 29, 2019

Us is a true genre flick, polished to a fine degree, a pure distillation of the essence of horror cinema. Read full review

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

Ty Burr

Mar 20, 2019

Us is, in many ways, even more get-under-your-skin-and-into-your-nightmares creepy/funny/scary than “Get Out.” Read full review

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

Richard Whittaker

Mar 20, 2019

Is it fair to say that Jordan Peele is this generation’s John Carpenter? With his sly grasp of the intersection of popcorn thrills and political allegory, it’s a reasonable comparison. After he provided an Oscar-worthy analysis of race relations in "Get Out," now America’s id is probed in Us. Read full review

Randall Colburn

Mar 8, 2019

Us is something of a frustrating watch, a visual and technical marvel that just doesn’t seem to know what it is. Unlike Get Out, which only swelled in impact as you left the theater, Us is best viewed on a visceral level, not an intellectual one. Read full review

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 couldn’t get there, though. As loaded up on stuff as Us is, there’s not enough to grab onto; it’s an alienating idea piece that lumbers away just as it’s 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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Wanesta

Mar 20, 2022

It's becoming rarer and rarer to find amazing horror movies that have a perfect balance of humor, cleverness, and horror. Luckily, "Us" is one of them. With an amazing unique storyline and talented cast, "Us" takes us on a journey with them where each challenge meet is faced with anIt's becoming rarer and rarer to find amazing horror movies that have a perfect balance of humor, cleverness, and horror. Luckily, "Us" is one of them. With an amazing unique storyline and talented cast, "Us" takes us on a journey with them where each challenge meet is faced with an unexpected approach, even surprising the most stubborn of critics. Alongside Ari Aster, Jordan Peele is slowly becoming one of the greatest horror directors of this generation.… Expand

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LatinCritic13

Mar 23, 2019

Us may look like your average family movie, but believe it or not, it has more meanings than you think it is - and it's crazy amazing. No wonder why Jordan Peele ceases to amaze me when he came from a sketch comedy background on MadTV all the way to directing/producing Oscar winning filmsUs may look like your average family movie, but believe it or not, it has more meanings than you think it is - and it's crazy amazing. No wonder why Jordan Peele ceases to amaze me when he came from a sketch comedy background on MadTV all the way to directing/producing Oscar winning films and he has made an another horror classic similar to what Stanley Kubrick has done with The Shining. If I were you, try to see 'Us' at least twice.… Expand

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shpostal

Mar 23, 2019

The much heralded buzz preceding "Us" has guaranteed at least for opening weekend a blockbuster, even with its deserved R rating for lots of violence and scissor maniacs. In my city, in one theater it's hogging up seven screens including the IMAX, and that is overdoing it at theThe much heralded buzz preceding "Us" has guaranteed at least for opening weekend a blockbuster, even with its deserved R rating for lots of violence and scissor maniacs. In my city, in one theater it's hogging up seven screens including the IMAX, and that is overdoing it at the expense of other films out that I'm doubtful will ever be shown locally. Having seen "Get Out", a really twisted horror tale mixed with racial commentary, I had high hopes for "Us". But I can only muster up six points because despite the great acting, requiring all the principle characters to take on double roles, and really showcasing their obvious talents, as the film progresses messily toward the final act of what is supposed to reveal the secrets behind the scenario of body doubles killing their "normal" originals, it is left up to much assumption. Yes, there are some twists here. No decent horror movie should be without them. But Peele deliberately has left far too much detail hanging - such as, who created these doubles in the first place and why? And, if, as the film suggests, they are nationwide, where the hell is law enforcement, the Army, etc.? Socially it's an odd duck. I do not know exactly what Peele is trying to imply here, unless it's facing the worst fears of anybody - ourselves. I have my faults, but I'm not afraid of myself. But if you don't sweat some obvious lacks in details and don't mind the lack of a true resolution and climax, "Us" is okay. However, another film out, "Captive State" has been criticized for not closing the plot holes, whereas I thought it did so in fine style, keeping you pinned to the seat until the very end of the film. So, if you want a thriller type movie that actually has an ending, you may want to think twice about "Us."… Expand

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zerafian

Mar 28, 2019

Keeping it simple, its a good horror/thriller but its another average movie in the genre. Personal taste and what freaks you out really makes a difference. I didnt find it any better than say, Conjuring, Witch, or It follows.

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ElbanNinja

Mar 23, 2019

A very huge let down. Very slow pace, nonsensical movie. Very bad story telling and acting over all. I had big expectations from this movie because I loved 'Get Out' from Jordan Peele. This seriously is not slightly close to the quality of 'Get Out'.

I just saw this at the cinema and IA very huge let down. Very slow pace, nonsensical movie. Very bad story telling and acting over all. I had big expectations from this movie because I loved 'Get Out' from Jordan Peele. This seriously is not slightly close to the quality of 'Get Out'.

I just saw this at the cinema and I almost fell asleep 3 times, I tried very hard to like the movie, but my god it was terrible.… Expand

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Medozz

Oct 21, 2020

This movie dosn't make any sense
If it was about racism, it would have been better than cloning

1 of 7 users found this helpful16

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