On February 24, actor Jordan Peele released his highly anticipated directorial debut “Get Out”. Billed as a horror film, the movie had been gathering hype in the months leading up to it due to Peele’s mainstream success on a comedy platform. “Get Out”, while certainly incorporating elements of comedy, was not at all similar to the past efforts that we think of from “Key and Peele”. Instead, it’s a satirical take on liberal racism that leaves you on the very edge of your seat from beginning to end.

I entered the theater with extremely high expectations, being a massive Jordan Peele fan, and also having seen the trailer several times. When I left, I can say without a doubt there wasn’t a shred of disappointment in me, in fact, it exceeded my expectations. The film draws its power both from its not-so-subtle political message, but also from its intricately intriguing plotline. In truth, you’re really left wondering what the actual premise of the film is until almost the very end, adding increased emphasis on the suspense element of the film.

“It is one of the best movies I’ve seen in quite a while. I didn’t know what to expect at any point throughout it, and I realized a bunch of things that were hidden in the hours after my initial viewing,” said senior Sam Kukol.

What really fueled my enjoyment of the movie the most was the complete originality of the premise. It’s been compared to films like “Look Who’s Coming to Dinner”, but truly there is no film that can really directly compare. Of the movies I’ve seen this year, “Get Out” is hands down the best, and I’d recommend it to anyone, horror fanatic or not.