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In 2017, Jordan Peele made the
unforgettable switch as a comedy veteran to masterful horror director. His
debut film Get Out stunned audiences with complex storytelling, attention
to detail, and ability to set an allegory of the real world into the horror
scene. While it’s natural to expect just as much from him for his next film, Us turned out to be a lukewarm
experience in its story and script. Much of it works on paper, but what's
presented on screen leaves as many open-ended questions as it answers.
The Wilson family – Adelaide (Lupita
N’Yongo), Gabe (Winston Duke), Zora (Shahadi Wright Joseph) and Jason (Evan
Alex) - venture to a lake house near Santa Cruz for a fun vacation. Their harmless
trip to the beach turns deadly when mysterious clones emerge around the country
to hunt their other halves down. A traumatic event from Adelaide’s past, where
she encountered her own doppelganger, brings back haunting memories, but they
also might be the key to their survival.
If you haven't seen Us, read at your own risk. This post contains spoilers!
