JORDAN PEELE’S US MOVIE EXPLORES THE VILLAIN WITHIN | ATLANTA #USFIRST #USMOVIE #WATCHYOURSELF Thursday 14 March, 2019
On March 8th, African-American tastemakers in Atlanta, Los Angeles and New York were among the first to see Jordan Peele’s newest nightmare, US, as a part of the #USFirst screening program to give a first-look at the highly anticipated film. These screenings happened simultaneously, along with the SXSW premiere in Austin and ignited social media chatter throughout the night and was a trending topic on Twitter!
ATLANTA, GEORGIA – MARCH 08: Jon Gist speaks onstage during Universal “US” First Screening – Atlanta at SCAD Show on March 08, 2019 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Paras Griffin/Getty Images for Universal)
Thank you Universal for having myself and other notable tastemakers in Atlanta be one of the first to screen on of the scariest movies of the year!
Notable attendees included: John Legend, Chrissy Teigen, Tracee Ellis Ross, Janelle Monae, Ryan Coogler, Lance Gross, Lakeith Stanfield, Ludacris, Kandi Burruss Tucker, BJ The Chicago Kid, Justin Simien, Angela Rye, April Reign, Angela Yee, Dapper Dan, Franchesca Ramsey, Big Krit, Cynthia Bailey, and more!
After sending shockwaves across contemporary culture and setting a new standard for provocative, socially-conscious horror films with his directorial debut, Get Out, Academy Award®-winning visionary Jordan Peele returns with another original nightmare that he has written, directed and produced.
Set in present day along the iconic Northern California coastline, Us, from Monkeypaw Productions, stars Oscar® winner Lupita Nyong’o as Adelaide Wilson, a woman returning to her beachside childhood home with her husband, Gabe (Black Panther’s Winston Duke), and their two children (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 (Emmy winner 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.
My thoughts immediately after the credits appeared that Jordan Peele is an absolute horror movie genius. He gets it. Its not just for jump scares or gory scenes to make your skin crawl to make him the horror film mastermind, its literally the psychological aspects he puts into his work. If you are a fan of GET OUT, you will fall in love with US. Also if you are tired of home invasion scary movies that become obvious of what the plot will be, well Peele will make sure to throw you all of the curve balls.
Winston Duke: Who plays Gabe Wilson (husband) in this movie did an amazing role as the comic relief in the film. The total opposite from his super macho character in Black Panther, its a softer and funny side you will fall in love with in the movie. A new perspective on Dad Jokes, and may I say I love that Jordan casted his so well for this as we don’t see to many “corny black dads” on film.
The Kids: I would like to say I see superstardom in these children future. I love seeing children in horror movies, it is just something so creepy about it. They all played like they have been in the industry a long time. Thanks to Jordan Peele also for given children a chance to shine in horror films in a new way. The children at many points of US stole the show. Powerful but still cuties! Proud of them.
Lupito Nyoygo: I want to say immediately if Oscars are open to giving more horror movie awards in 2020, she needs to collect her statue! She is the obvious star in the film, as the story is centered around her but I want to say she gave the most chilling performance. I can’t say much but her facial expressions, her demenor and just how it all ended just burned a permanent memory into my brain on how amazing she did. Scary but spectacular performance!
This is a no-spoiler review, and I promise I will be doing a full review with my interpretation of this movie. Its a movie you will have to disect and mostly likely see more than once to continue to get the meaning of the film in full. I love it a lot. Horror lovers and psychological thriller enthusiast just get ready, it worth the watch!
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Thank you for your review of the movie. I am not a big fan of scary films but I think the cast did their best to make this movie a big hit. I will let my sons know about it. They’d be thrilled to see this movie.
I’ve watched the trailer and I can’t wait to watch. Although. I can’t watch scary movies alone. I’m such a baby. I loved Get out and I think I’ll enjoy this
My beau and I are planning to go to the movies for this one.
And we don’t like going cuz people ♀️ But this looks wirth the outting ^.^
Your review helped solidify this adventure for me at least
I’m not into scary movies but this one I will see. I know he will put some twists on it and I’m so glad it’s not a regular scary movie cause I’m tired of those
I don’t like scary movies because I scare easily. Yet I want to see this movie. I’m sure I won’t be able to sleep and likely afraid to be home alone. Scary aside it sounds like a good movie.
I am on the fence about seeing it. I know for sure it is going to be a think piece, but scary. I can’t seem to figure out how it’s going to work. But, I am loving the cast. We’ll see. I have a few more days to decide.
That movie looks good, but I am SUCH a chicken when it comes to scary movies! I will freak out if I watch it. I am sure that a few friends of mine will watch it and love it.
I’m a scary cat and don’t like scary movies. Yet I’m super excited to see US. Get out was a great movie and made you actually think throughout the movie! I’m expecting US to be the same.
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I’ve been wanting to see this movie! This post just makes me want to see it even more! It’s pretty neat that you got to experience this movie when you did! Congrats!
I don’t like horror movies, but I think Jordan Peele’s movies are less horror and more of a psychological thriller. I told my husband yesterday to take me on a date night to see “Us.”
Thank you for your review of the movie. I am not a big fan of scary films but I think the cast did their best to make this movie a big hit. I will let my sons know about it. They’d be thrilled to see this movie.
I’ve watched the trailer and I can’t wait to watch. Although. I can’t watch scary movies alone. I’m such a baby. I loved Get out and I think I’ll enjoy this
It looks like a good film but I don’t think it’s available at our end of the world yet. :0)
Jordan Peele is a true genius. Get Out was so good. It was scary as well as socially relevant. I can’t wait to see what Us has in store!
If this movie is as creative as his last, then I will definitely want and need to see it!
I loved Get Out, and I am so intrigued by this movie! I love a good horror and/or suspenseful movies; this looks great!
Omg I loved get out! Me and my hubby can’t wait to see this.
Omg I loved get out! Me and my hubby can’t wait to see this.
This movie is surely a must watch when it is released in our country.Thanks for bringing it to notice.
I am not into horror movies, but I cannot pass up anything Jordan Peeles. I look forward to watching US.
I love Jordan Peele but I definitely didn’t have any desire to see this…because I hate being scared lol. I can’t handle it.
My beau and I are planning to go to the movies for this one.
And we don’t like going cuz people ♀️ But this looks wirth the outting ^.^
Your review helped solidify this adventure for me at least
I haven’t heard of this movie yet. It looks so interesting! I hope to see it soon.
Everytime I see the commercials for this movie , I am intrigued and scared at the same time. I am not sure I am ready..lol!
Can’t wait to see this film – I still need to watch get out! X
I can not and will not be seeing this one. I don’t do scary movies at all and this one looks like it’s real scary!
I’ve never heard of this movie! It looks and sounds like something I’d love.
I can’t wait to see this movie! I heard it’s rely good and scary.. I’m not even a fan of scary movies but I’m going to support him
Ok, so if I go watch this by myself am I gonna pee my pants? LOL!! I’m such a chicken with scary flicks but this looks too good to pass up.
Laws! I don’t know if I can see this. I still haven’t seen Ge Out lol.
I’m not into scary movies but this one I will see. I know he will put some twists on it and I’m so glad it’s not a regular scary movie cause I’m tired of those
I can’t wait to see this video! It looks like it’s going to be so good! I loved Get Out and Jordan Peele is honestly brilliant.
This is one of the movies I definitely want to see.
I don’t like scary movies because I scare easily. Yet I want to see this movie. I’m sure I won’t be able to sleep and likely afraid to be home alone. Scary aside it sounds like a good movie.
I am on the fence about seeing it. I know for sure it is going to be a think piece, but scary. I can’t seem to figure out how it’s going to work. But, I am loving the cast. We’ll see. I have a few more days to decide.
That sounds like it’s going to be an awesome. I can’t wait to see it.
I am not a big horror movie fan. My kids might like this however.
This looks like a very interesting film to catch. I know I will try to watch it.
I’m such a chicken when it comes to any kind of horror. About all I can watch are the old black-and-white classics!
I really love suspense movies that have an eerie feel. I bet this is going to be a good one!!
That movie looks good, but I am SUCH a chicken when it comes to scary movies! I will freak out if I watch it. I am sure that a few friends of mine will watch it and love it.
I’m a scary cat and don’t like scary movies. Yet I’m super excited to see US. Get out was a great movie and made you actually think throughout the movie! I’m expecting US to be the same.
I really can’t wait to see this movie!!
This seems to be a wonderful event. Thanks for telling here about it!
I can’t wait to see this movie. It is definitely going to keep me on the edge of my seat!
This movie is just way too scary for me!
I so CANNOT wait to watch this! It looks freaky good and I am so up for all the introspection.
Not really a fan of horror movies but I still want to see this. It looks interesting!
i can not wait to see this movie and I am looking forward to seeing this more after reading this. thanks for sharing.
I really can’t handle scary movies but this looks to be a cinematic treasure. I might just have to try it.
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I’ve been wanting to see this movie! This post just makes me want to see it even more! It’s pretty neat that you got to experience this movie when you did! Congrats!
I don’t like horror movies, but I think Jordan Peele’s movies are less horror and more of a psychological thriller. I told my husband yesterday to take me on a date night to see “Us.”
This one is definitely on my must-see list. I have heard so many good things about it. Plus Lupita Nyong. So, of course, I gotta see it!
I loved the movie and agree with everything you said. Well cast, well acted, super creepy and amazing story.