This was a very good horror movie about race relations, except for the fact that it portrayed liberals as condescending hypocrites, which on the whole we are not. The people currently running the country are much more in tune with the white people portrayed in the movie. Meanwhile, while Mr. Kaluuya's performance was excellent, the actor who played the brainwashed black maid was out-of-this world good.
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Over Policed is getting overplayed... maybe the caption should read The breakout star of "Get Out" says he can relate to his character: "Being young, working class, black and PARANOID, everything you do is policed."
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A brilliant film with loads of subtexts, hidden meaning (the lyrics to the songs, for one), with amazing actors. Have watched it probably 35 times by now, and I learn something new every time. I hope Betty Gabriel and Lil Rel Howery both win Best Supporting.
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Ok, I need to get over being afraid to see “Get Out” and just go ahead and watch it. At home. Clutching a security blanket. Maybe I am overly sensitive (to scary ideas), but reading the reviews and watching the video clips left me feeling I would be scared out of my mind by this movie. Daniel Kaluuya’s eyes evoke absolute unmitigated terror and my over-active imagination immediately clicks into high gear every time I look at a photo of that scene. The plot of this movie may be different from “The Skeleton Key”, but the basic idea is the same, and “Skeleton Key” scared the bejeezus out of me.
Admittedly, “Get Out” also has a sort of moral message, mocking a certain type of white liberal mentality, but it sure seems to come across as a darn good scary movie. Who cares how much dialogue an actor has when he can convincingly evoke so many feelings and such a range of emotions with his face. It’s a bit like the way Meryl Streep is always a different person in every movie she makes. When an actor is a chameleon, THAT’s acting.
I also want to go see “Black Panther”. The previews look awesome, and I didn’t know Daniel was in that movie until reading this article. Hope he has a rewarding and productive future ahead of him. Besides, whose knees don’t buckle when they hear a british accent. Luther, anyone???
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Hey, you will be scared out of your mind. It's that good. It's unrelenting when it keeps unfolding and you will not be able to turn away. It was a great movie with everything that makes a movie great and especially this young man. But maybe if you know it ends the way it should and you'll get over your fear, that might help you. But you will do yourself a disservice if you don't give it a try. It's terrific.
Ann, I don't watch scary movies as a rule, but I loved "Get Out." It's more thriller/satire than horror. And this being Jordan Peele, he plants some genuine laughs--some subtle, some huge--to provide relief to the tension. Grab your blanket and take the ride--you won't regret it!
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Saw this last weekend. Hubby and I disliked the movie. Just seemed like a cheap zombie horror flick with a little Stepford Wives thrown in. Not sure why all the fuss. However, Daniel Kaluuya was perfect in it. Also thought Allison Williams did a very fine job in her part.
We all get that there’s a lot of racism in the US and didn’t need this movie to illustrate it.
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Now we are to divide where Black Actors were born? I watched the movie and thought he was from a big city somewhere in America. Wherever he calls home is little consequence to me for all I can say is he hit the ball out of the park. I am just glad to see the Brothers getting a chance to play parts other than Thugs or Clowns.I wonder has Sam Jackson ever critiqued Tyler Perry playing Madea in drag?
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Terrible movie, but good performance by this young man.
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Terrible movie? It made me uncomfortable and made me think and made me go to the internet to read about it. The very definition, I think of a successful movie.
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The reason British actors keep getting starring roles in American movies is that they are better trained, have more experience and are, therefore, better actors.
Stumbling your way through the latest formulaic American comedy or comic book movie doesn't make anyone an actor, it makes them a celebrity. That's a difference recognized by directors everywhere but evidently not the American public. Want the good roles? Work harder at your craft.
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This is one of the reasons so many of us are delighting and indulging in delightful BBC and ITV shows/series. The acting quality is undeniable.
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Did you not read the comment by Mr. Kaluuya in saying after Sucker Punch then
Black Mirror, the British movie and theatre industry had responses to him - wasn't trained, too big, didn't want black leads. He then decided to come to
the U.S. I don't think it's a work ethic, but more looking for new faces
with different takes on a script.
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Did you read the article? He said he was NEVER formally trained. He could not afford it. Instead of jumping to knock American actors you should at least bother to read. However, maybe you are not formally trained in literacy?
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“It speaks to the fact you are still getting policed. Even in the positive there is critique that a white person wouldn’t get.”
My goodness, can you get over yourself? There is much criticism over white Brit actors taking white American parts. But for you it has to be racial? Lost my respect....
Besides, while Get Out was entertaining, it wasn’t that great
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See? You don't get it. Even though I am exhaustively empathetic and have a conscientious world view, I will never fully get it.
IT is race. IT is also Daniel Kaluuya's experience of economics and social norms. That he is able to articulate this through his fantastic skill as an actor has been a thrill to witness.
You on the other hand are living an unexamined life.
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I find that this movie is almost a type of Rorschach's. People see different things based on their experiences and their interpretations and understanding of race and racism in America. The film was profound, brilliant, unique, and multifaceted, but not everyone sees that.
Most people seem to, which is why the film has become a cultural phenomenon, offering insightful commentary on race, and probably stimulating some very interesting private conversations and reactions.
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uhm....this is Hollywood you know?
yes - The hustle continues for black people, native people, etc. always face the nullification of their achievements while bad actions of any one member is characterized as being emblematic of all members. These people are treated as the Rohingya in Myanmar lumped under the heading of minority.
God speed to Daniel Kaluuya! May he persevere and achieve the professional and personal success that he so richly deserves!
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I couldn’t stand Get Out (I hate the genre and didn’t like the theme or execution), but I would have truly hated it if it were not for Daniel’s Sterling performance. He killed every scene he was in. Here’s hoping he has a long and successful career ahead of him!
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I was first struck Mr. Kaluuya's stellar performance in Black Mirror's 15 Million Merits. Since then, I've been a big fan. Hope he wins an Oscar for his phenomenal portrayal of Chris in 2017's best film Get Out. And can't wait to see what he does next!
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Yes, yes and YES!
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Me too. I thought his performance in Black Mirror was astonishing. It's as Steve McQueen says: "You feel what he is feeling, you see what he is seeing." I suppose that is why it is easy to feel emotionally invested in his success.
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Looks like it will be Black Panther which is already in the can and previewing in theaters near you.
Daniel Kaluuya is simply a wonderful actor, what a talent.
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If this guy isn't cast after Get Out or the film isn't nominated in any of the major awards showings, then you know system is corrupt and doesn't appreciate talent.
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Daviel Kaluuya is brilliant in this film where the genius of Jordan Peele shines bright from seminal concept and screenplay to casting!
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Please forgive my typo in the name of the principal.
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This movie will surely be a cult classic.
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I thoroughly enjoyed "Get Out" although Mr. Kaluuya had a limited amount of dialog. Most of the focus was on his eyes and facial expressions. Nevertheless, it was a marvelous performance.
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I am a 68 year-old white woman who saw Get Out for the first time over Thanksgiving. I am absolutely mesmerized by the film and by Kaluuya's performance. I have now seen it six times! And I keep asking everyone I know if they have seen it; I am becoming a nuisance about this. But it is a tremendously good film-- one of the best of seen in years. I hope Kaluuya and the film do very well during the awards season. If you haven't seen it, by all means try to!
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Beautiful
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I think this man is a genius.. so much going on when the camera is on him.. yet he works so smartly in the ensemble.. great in Sicario.. just out of this world in Get OUT!
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