March 10, 2019
'Us' Slams It at SXSW
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The most anticipated film of the year thus far lived up to expectations when it was screened at SXSW this weekend. The buzz has been considerable since the trailer went viral on Christmas.
"Now, the biggest question to arise after its first public screening is: Does "Us" live up to the hype?"
That the screening was hosted by the film's writer/director Jordan Peele contributed to the media scrutiny for the screening of the film that opens wide on March 22.
"'Get Out' mixed humor and chills, and in 'Us,' Peele's comedy roots are even more apparent. At Friday's screening, the crowd was laughing heartily one moment, screaming the next and cheering soon after," reports the Times.
The early reviews are positive:
In a Q&A, Peele commented that he "wants to leave audiences wondering as well, writes the New York Times. "During a Q. and A. after the screening, he said, 'My favorite thing is the idea that people will leave ready to have a conversation with whoever they're with.' He continued, 'I also wanted to design a film that's very personal for every individual.'"
Watch the film's trailer: