Let this sink in: Oh The Horror of All The Thinking This Film Will Make You Have to Do.
First of all, Jordan Peele's brand of QUALITY provoked me back in to the movie theater. That in and of itself says a lot to me on a very deep and personal level. As for this being a "horror" film, I wasn't cringing at all. In fact, Lupita Nyong'o's performance is so fantastic that I couldn't take my eyes off of her. So, if you are thinking you are gonna be shrieking and cowering in fear, forget about it.
With Jordan Peele what you can and should expect; other than the aforementioned quality of his brand is you will get a solid, very layered and thought provoking piece of art that will have you scratching your head and saying to yourself 'oh, yeah, but what about...' far past the cinema's parking lot. It stick's with you, if not at you - ever probing.
Kudos for the fine ensemble (most all play dual roles); Elisabeth Moss is also quite a stand out and all of the children. Nods to the editor and cinematography as well. The payoff is fabulous, but it will take some work to do. Just let it set in. Awards season could be really interesting if the film festivals, critics and industry all embrace this film, as they did for Peele's predecessor 'Get Out' - and I think they will. Kudos!
