Us
Tomás is a young man who watches his absent father repeat, with his younger brother Octavio, the same patterns and lies he once used with him. To make up for missing Octavio’s birthday, their father invites him on a fishing trip and asks Tomás to drive him halfway. What begins as a simple half-day errand turns into a revealing journey, where the brothers must come to terms with the fact that their experiences with their father will never return, while Tomás realizes that, for a long time, he has been the closest thing to a true father for Octavio.
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Plot Summary
A family vacation takes a terrifying turn when they are targeted by their doppelgängers. While enjoying a summer getaway at their beach house, the Wilson family finds themselves attacked by mysterious, menacing figures who eerily resemble them. As the intruders become more aggressive, the family must confront a shocking truth about their own identities and a disturbing connection to these sinister counterparts.
Critical Reception
Us received generally positive reviews from critics, who praised its originality, directing, and performances, particularly Lupita Nyong'o's dual role. While some critics found the film's thematic depth and narrative slightly less cohesive than Peele's previous work, it was widely lauded for its suspenseful atmosphere and thought-provoking exploration of societal issues.
What Reviewers Say
- A masterfully crafted and deeply unsettling horror film that blends social commentary with visceral scares.
- Jordan Peele solidifies his status as a significant voice in modern horror with a thought-provoking and often terrifying narrative.
- The performances, especially Lupita Nyong'o's, are universally praised for their intensity and complexity.
Google audience: Audiences largely appreciated the film's suspense, originality, and strong performances. Many found the underlying themes and the 'us vs. them' narrative compelling, though some viewers expressed confusion regarding the film's symbolism and ultimate meaning.
Awards & Accolades
Nominated for Best Original Screenplay at the Academy Awards, and won multiple Saturn Awards.
Fun Fact
The distinctive 'Tethered' chant heard throughout the film is a variation of the nursery rhyme 'Itsy Bitsy Spider'.
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