Released in 2017, Jordan Peele's "Get Out" emerged as a groundbreaking horror-thriller that transcended its genre to become a powerful social commentary on race relations and identity in modern America. By weaving together chilling suspense and thought-provoking themes, the film not only entertained audiences but also sparked important conversations about the cultural context it explores. In this blog post, we will delve into the intricate layers of cultural context that make "Get Out" a thought-provoking cinematic experience.
The Cultural Context:
Racial Microaggressions and Stereotypes: "Get Out" thrusts its protagonist, Chris Washington, into an unfamiliar environment where he becomes the subject of racial microaggressions and stereotypes. The film sheds light on the subtle but pervasive ways that racism manifests in everyday interactions, highlighting the dangers of fetishization, tokenism, and racial profiling. Through Chris's experiences, the movie invites viewers to critically examine their own biases and the impact of systemic racism.
Cultural Appropriation and Identity: The Armitage family's sinister plot to transplant the consciousness of black individuals into white bodies serves as a metaphor for cultural appropriation. This theme underscores the commodification of black culture and the erasure of authentic identity, prompting discussions about the exploitation of marginalized communities' experiences and creativity.
Social Commentary on "Post-Racial" America: The film challenges the notion of a "post-racial" society by illustrating how racism persists even when it's seemingly hidden beneath the surface. "Get Out" confronts the idea that electing a black president or achieving certain milestones signifies the eradication of racial prejudice. Instead, it exposes the insidious nature of racism that continues to permeate various aspects of society.
Discussion Questions for Reflection:
- Symbolism and Visual Metaphors: Jordan Peele masterfully employs symbolism and visual metaphors throughout "Get Out" to convey deeper meanings. Choose a specific symbol or visual element from the film and discuss its significance in relation to the cultural context. How does Peele use these symbols to enhance the film's social commentary on race and identity? What emotions or thoughts do they evoke in the audience?
- Horror Genre as a Vehicle for Social Commentary: "Get Out" blends elements of horror and thriller genres to deliver its social message. How does the film effectively use suspense, tension, and fear to convey its commentary on race relations? Discuss instances in the movie where horror elements are utilized to illuminate real-world issues. What impact does this unique approach have on the viewer's engagement with the film's cultural context?
- Finally, Did you like the film? Why/Why Not?
1. Get Out has lots of very well executed symbolism that enhance the film’s themes and story. I’ve decided to talk about the symbolism of color throughout the film. At the beginning of the film, while Redbone plays in the background, we see Rose shopping for donuts. The camera focuses on tan colored donuts at first, but then the camera moves up to show Rose looking at the chocolate donuts. This symbolizes the Armitage’s “interest” in African-American people, as they are only interested in their bodies and the attributes that come with it. This also symbolizes how enslaved people were put up for sale (similar to how Chris is put on sale) and how the buyer would examine which one had the best physical attributes. This also foreshadows that Rose is too a part of the Armitage family schemes that makes for a horrifying Freaky Friday. This symbolism enhances the film’s theme of racism, as it presents a reflection of how African Americans were viewed as not really people and adds to the mystery of the film of what the Armitage family has planned for Chris. This use of symbolism conveys an uncomfortable feeling on viewers that notice this small detail, since first time viewers wouldn’t catch this use, plus this specific use is only on screen for about 5 seconds, making it a blink and you’ll miss it shot. However, if caught by the viewer, they feel uncomfortable, as it adds to the tension and horror of Chris’s situation, as he is viewed as an accessory for a white man that will be auctioned off. At the end of the film, we see Rose eating froot loops and milk while looking for her next target. However, since Rose is a weirdo and takes bites out of froot loops, she has the cereal and the milk separated. This symbolizes segregation, a very real issue that African Americans had to deal with. This connection enhances the themes of racism in Get Out, as this connection to segregation enhances the horror of being outed by a society that wishes harm to you and more specifically, how the white people in this film (except for maybe Jim Hudson who only liked Chris’s eyes) don’t see Chris as an equal and want to separate Chris from his body, claiming his body for their personal use. This use of symbolism conveys a very uncomfortable feeling on viewers, as not only does Rose act freaky, but this reflection of America’s troubled past being presented in a modern day example opens viewers eyes to the racism we still see in our modern day society and how that affects us.
ReplyDelete2. Get Out uses suspense, tension and fear to create the effect of discomfort and being an outcast of some kind. The scene where Chris meets all the guests that are secretly doing some illegal shopping highlights these elements perfectly. The scene creates tension and suspense through the focus on Chris’s interactions with the guests. Chris obviously doesn’t fit in with this crowd, as they treat him differently based on his skin color, creating tension between Chris and the guests, as the two seem to be opposites, which makes this a tense scene for Chris since he’s an outcast of sorts to these people. The scene also creates suspense, as the guests are talking to Chris as if he’s not actually a human being, but instead someone they can make use out of. This creates suspense, because it causes viewers to see not only how the Armitage family but also how these guests are treating Chris, forcing them to ponder what their scheme for Chris is, since this is a horror movie after all. This tension and suspense also reflects how minorities are treated differently in real life and the tension they must endure for being different, an outcast of sorts to the majority of people. This use of tension creates an understanding in the audience between them and Chris, giving the viewers more fear for Chris in this situation as they know how being an outcast in color in real life is very problematic, but also the fact that Chris is the protagonist in a horror movie.
2 continued: These effects create horror, as they reflect real life experiences to amplify Chris’s experiences, making him feel like even more of a person that actually exists, but also lets the audience’s minds ponder on how this situation might end for Chris. Due to the realism of Get Out and the fact this is a horror movie, the audience begins to create explanations and outcomes to Chris’s situation. One of the greatest aspects of horror and thriller films is when the audience doesn’t know what’s going to happen, making them wonder what’s going to happen to these characters. Naturally their minds take past knowledge from other films and for Get Out’s case, how minorities are treated, and try to piece together how the film might play out and what will happen in the future. These thoughts create suspense, tension, and horror in the audience, as they are left blind with only their thoughts, causing them to panic even more when characters find themselves in situations like Chris meeting the guests. The audience wonders why the guests are talking to Chris this way, what will happen to Chris, and much more causing the scene to be much more uncomforting and suspenseful even though there's no apparent danger or threats happening in the current moment.
Delete3. I really love Get Out, as it’s one of my favorites in the horror genre. I’d say it’s probably in my top 10 horror movies of all time along with some of my other favorites like The Shining and A Nightmare on Elm Street. Get Out is also in my top 3 in the sub genre of “elevated” horror, a sub genre I personally believe gets a bit too much hype, doesn’t really make too much sense if you think too much or hard about it, and is mainly used by people to sound like they have better taste in horror films than other people (essentially a film bro but horror) but still includes many great films like Get Out and The Lighthouse. The film has so many great uses of symbolism, way more than what I talked about that I find greatly rewards viewers for rewatching the film and adds to the depth of the film’s themes. Speaking of rewatching, Get Out has great rewatchability, as every rewatch, a new detail or perspective is found that wouldn’t have been found without said rewatch and the film has a great pace, moving the story along at great pace without ever feeling too fast or slow and never dragging or feeling miserable to watch. The characters are very greatly fleshed out, feeling so realistic that I wouldn’t even question meeting any of these characters in real life (I might be worried about the whole kidnapping-Freaky Friday body swap part however). The writing is done excellently as well, as each scene feels carefully thought out to reach its full potential while adding to the overall film. Jordan Peele’s direction also lifts this film to its full potential, as he perfectly crafts a suspenseful horror movie and uses great visuals and camera movements like random movement and static shots to amplify the overall scene and film. He also masterfully bends the audience’s expectations and keeps them in the dark, making the film even more suspenseful and full of tension while creating horror within the audience. I also think the acting is great as well, as the actors help the characters feel more realistic and, depending on the context, cause an increasingly disturbing or empathetic depth to the characters. Overall, I find this film so incredibly made and is never a let down while watching. It definitely deserves the hype and deserves all the love it receives worldwide.
1. Jordan Peele uses plenty of symbolism and visual metaphors in the film “Get Out” But one that stood out to me was at the time stamp 43:49 when Parker Dray is talking about how “black is in fashion” which can also be seen as him referring to African Americans and America getting better with racism and improving on racial equality is only temporary and is almost seen as a trend by him and the others. This can make the audience feel uneasy, uncomfortable, and awkward while watching this particular scene and can make them think that it's a wrong thing to say or make the audience upset in a way. Another example of symbolism used in this film is the teacup used by Missy Armitage which she used to hypnotize her victims. The clicking of the spoon against the teacup can be the symbolism of her getting deeper and deeper into her victim's head as the intensity of the sound increases. This can give the audience the certain feeling of being hypnotized with the victim this can also make the audience feel on edge or itching to see whats going to happen next.
ReplyDelete2. “Get Out” effectively uses suspense and tension to convey its commentary on race relations by creating a sense of unease and uncertainty throughout the film. The slow build-up of the suspense keeps the audience on their toes which also mirrors Chris’s experience as he tries to figure out what is going on in his seemingly friendly but uneasy environment. This all connects back to the question before this because the tension in the film can also be seen as a metaphor for the racial tensions and aggression that all people of color often face in their everyday lives. This film uses horror elements to clearly show the terrible nature of racism while also showing themes of cultural appropriation. Some of the horror elements that were used to show this was by using jumpscares, eerie music, and unsettling visuals to build tension and suspense.
3. Yes, I really enjoyed the film “Get Out” It was very entertaining and deep all at once. I really enjoyed how Jordan Peele incorporated how it feels mentally for people of color when they feel attacked because of their race. Another thing I enjoyed was how the sunken place showed what it feels like to live in America as a person of color and how it makes us feel suppressed.
1. Peel chose for Chris to be a photographer thus his camera is a symbol of perspective. He is told, by the guy who wants him as his body double, that he has a great eye for dark shots. This reference to dark shots provides a commentary on Chris’s race and the perceived bias, he may be judged by, that lords over his life. This is why he is so guarded and alert to the Armitage’s relatively suspicious. Another symbol is the Car, and what’s inside it. Over the course of the film, we learn that that car is driven by the brother to kidnap other perspective black people (the opening scene of the movie for example). When Chris uses it to escape many things are seen as adding meaning: 1. The car itself is white, these are deeply racist people. 2. There is a knight’s helmet on the seat could this be communicating that the son sees himself as a white knight (righteous) or it could be a Klan reference. 3. The song “run rabbit” conveys he thinks he is catching animals.
ReplyDelete2. The scene that comes to mind is the social gathering there are various elements that play into the horror aspect. Tension is created when Chris interacts with the Maid (aka the family’s transplanted Grandma) and the guy from the beginning of the movie, you can tell they are both off. This serves to highlight the suppression of the black experience by a white society. Chris talks to them like they are black but they respond dryly without life as though white society has drained the black culture of life. Suspense is created well during and after this scene: when Chris takes the photo of the guy from the beginning and breaks the trance and we see the struggle to break out of it, simultaneously during the auction scene a lot of tension is created by the fact that you realize they are selling him to the highest bidder. Fear is seen on Chris’s face as he is rushed by the man from the beginning of the movie. All these lean into the social commentary of the fear and suppression related to being black in a white society. A big thing at the end is when the grandpa’s body double literally sees the light shoots the girlfriend and then shoots himself, this shows that he would rather die than live oppressed for a second longer, symbolic of the black experience. All of this adds another layer of meaning and deeper meanings enhance stories to grab viewers' attention.
3. I really liked this movie, it was well-acted and well-written, and Mr. TSA was a stand-out. But this is a deeply unsettling movie, it is a pretty weird concept to have a bunch of racist white people (and an Asian, symbolism) want to body swap with black people because they are no longer in their heyday. So, not a really rewatchable movie, for me, but still a fantastic watch, and definitely will be buying the Blu-ray sometime.
1. More towards the middle of the movie, it is shown that everyone at the party is aware of the black body, and this gives the viewer a feeling of racism if they pay close enough attention. The fact that the entire family is white and only people in direct relationships are black represents how they are all envious of people of color. Overall, this movie represents the feelings of the white man towards men of color.
ReplyDelete2. Every use of tension, suspense, and others all provides a weird feeling about race every time Chris realizes something suspicious about the family. The film shows a relationship between the white man and the black man, where the white man is either hateful towards them or jealous because they believe they are made for work. There is also the fact that when Chris talks to his friend Ron, he is warned to be careful about what he's getting into about slavery and racism, representing the social meaning of how bad racism really is.
3. Yes, I think that the movie was good and had all the right choices in camera techniques and script choices. The acting was good, and all the characters fit their personalities well throughout the entire movie, except the Armitage family. Overall, the movie was well-made.
1. One of the subtler hints the movie gives is during the scene where the family is drinking outside, before the brother shows up. Georgina refills the glasses of all the family members except Chris, despite Chris’s glass being the only one that is actually empty. This is one of the scenes that highlights the Armitage’s distaste and enviousness of black people, and is one of many details meant to unsettle the viewer. Another hint the movie gives towards the Armitage family’s intentions is the “Death Cheetah” poster in the scene where Rose is brushing her teeth. Death Cheetah is supposed to tell the audience about how the family tries to cheat death with their procedure. This expands on the identities of the individual characters that make up the family, and this all serves to build suspense for any viewers who pay attention to the poster.
ReplyDelete2. The tension and suspense found in the movie is all meant to help us see what Chris is seeing. The unsettling vibe Walter gives is an example of this tension. The way he talks, how he presents himself, and his mannerisms all make it clear that he is from a different era. We get the impression from him that these people are two faced. Given the context of Walter being the grandpa, it can be understood that his character is supposed to be a representation of white men using black men for their own gain. Tension is also built in the scene where the TSA agent goes to the police to try and tell them what’s going on, to which they reply with laughter. While this scene was mostly to point out how ridiculous the story is, it also serves to make our characters feel even more alone and in danger. It can also connect to real world race relations with police injustice.
3. I think this movie was great, the dialogue and the shots are what really stand out to me. Everything is done with intent and everything is a piece of a puzzle. I also really enjoyed the TSA agent character, he was both funny AND right the whole time. This is the kind of movie you can put on and every time you take a good glance you notice one more little thing that enriches the story, especially when rewatching.
Given the whole sunken place concept, there's probably some sort of comparison to be made between what happens in the story with the sunken place and how we take a backseat to what Chris sees, as he is the main character all things considered. It would've been interesting to have a section of the movie be presented through a literal P.O.V. of Chris.
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1. The movie “Get Out” uses a lot of visual metaphors and symbolism to convey its message and to give new meanings to things. It also allows him to tell his story with hidden details that you may not catch at first rather than just straightforward dialogue and actions. One example of this is when the movie has all the white family members show up to the family party in black cars (42:08-42:23). Jordan Peele, the director, said in a Vanity Fair interview “That’s right. They all arrive in black cars, like the black bodies they are going to ride away in.” The black cars are a symbol of the bodies they will eventually take over. Just like they drive a car but they aren't really the car, they control the body of a black person yet they are not truly that person. The color black is the symbol of the skin color of the host for the white person. Also, the cars all look very nice and new because they want to show off to others their cool new ride. In the same vein, white people act like the black subject is a nice new ride that they want to use to show off to others all their new abilities. This enhances Peele’s message on race and identity because it shows that white people believe that being African American is almost a costume that they can wear to become a “superior” version of themselves. And this relates to an old problem we had in this country because white people used to believe that they could control and use black people (not literally like in the movie, but rather through slavery) for only their own personal gain. This makes the audience feel uncomfortable and constantly on edge, and it also makes them hyper-aware of any “microaggressions”.
ReplyDelete2. The movie uses tension and suspense very well to make you feel uneasy about the racism happening. When something that is racist happens, there are weird pauses and long lingering shots that shouldn’t last for as long as they do. There is silence at the perfect times to make it uneasy or sound like lingering for far too long. An example of tension being built and the family keeping you in suspense is at 48:03-48:26. In this scene, the camera starts at the end of a hall with Chris walking by some of the family towards the camera. Then the camera cuts to a shot in the room full of the Armitage family members adjacent to the stairs showing Chris going up the stairs. Then it cuts to the camera being at the top of the stairs as Chris goes by, and then cuts back down to show the family again. The family is talking as in the first two camera shots, but right when Chris is out of frame in the second shot, it cuts to silence, and then it stays silent for a while. This creates suspense because you know they paused because the black male just went upstairs by himself, but why? Why did they pause their talking just to listen very intently to what he was doing? Why do they all look so scared of what Chris is doing upstairs? As you watch it, a million questions run through your brain. They all get to stew in your brain because there is no sound from the movie anymore to distract you from the severe discomfort. This instance relates to a real-world stereotype where it’s believed that white people are scared of black people, especially when they are unaware of their intent (though I don’t believe this stereotype to be true). This also relates back to the cultural context because it makes you question whether we really are in a “Post-Racial” America or if we are still in a world with macro and microaggressions towards African Americans. But this is not the only scene that makes you feel this way. There are many scenes that evoke the same amount of suspense and tension in the viewer, but I cannot talk about them all here.
3. I enjoyed the film a lot. The reason I enjoyed this film so much is because everything has a deeper meaning. I watched the movie one time all the way through and I liked it. Then I watched two breakdowns and then revisited some of the scenes that really stuck out to me and I noticed a lot more details. There is nothing in this movie that happened by accident or is overlooked. There is also lots of room for personal interpretations. I watched the movie with Dylan and we both also talked about it afterward, so there was also that. I also really like Chris’ friend who is a TSA agent. He was my favorite character in the movie because he was funny and helped you get over some of the discomforts, but it also wasn't over the top with funny moments with him. I just didn’t like how uncomfortable I felt throughout some of the scenes or the part where they started to perform the surgery on the blind man because of the blood inside of his head.
DeleteIt is clear from start to finish that Jordan Peele wanted to create an entertaining movie that deals with social issues, it is clearly shown by the scene of the cop in the beginning and also by the visual metaphors that might not be so obvious on a first watch, but they seem clear once you re watch the movie and understand what Peele was trying to covey. This movies is mainly about racism against African Americans. This is made clear by Jordan Peele very early on however Jordan Peele doesn’t shove that in your face but instead he leaves hints through the movie that reference racism. There are many visual metaphors from the cotton he uses to escape the house, to the deer, to the cereal, but the sunken place is one of the most important visual metaphors in the film, that scene is one of the most memorable scenes in the movie, it represents how African Americans feel oppressed and helpless, it doesn't mater how hard Chris screams he is still helpless and trapped , the audience also feels than when you see Chris's face, thanks to Daniel Kulluya’s acting, all of these elements allow Peele to convey a massage and make the movie more interesting at the same time, since these elements require the viewer to analyze and focus on everything that happens in this movie
ReplyDeleteRacism is scary. Imagine being in a room full of people that look different than you and everyone else on that room dislikes you because of how you look or where are you from , and Jordan Peele uses that as his main source for horror, he uses this to create tension and suspense, Chris feels like an outsider and that gives you creepy feeling making you believe that something is wrong even from the beginning. In this movie there isn’t a big monster or an overpower person hunting you down, but it is a little bit more human and realistic (except for the mind control stuff) and that makes it more suspenseful and thrilling, the villain is not a monster but the villain is more human. Jordan Peele creates suspense even before Chris even gets to the house. in the scene where Chris's and his girlfriend hit the deer, the police officer asks for Chris's id even though he was not the one driving, this creates suspense in a very effective way, there is no mind control or anything supernatural, but it uses a real world issue to create a tense scene and atmosphere
i really liked the movie it was entertaining and engaging, even funny sometimes(rod best character in the film ) the misery was very well executed and this movie creates tension in every second. best Jordan peele movie, the other 2 are good but get out is just better in my opinion
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1. "Get Out" is a great film and the director Jordan Poole uses many devices to enhance the idea of what's going on like visual metaphors and symbols to go further into the themes of the film. An example is race and identity. The “teacup” is important as it is one of the movie's key symbols. The Scene shows the “symbolization” of Black people and their abuse in order to satisfy White people's needs. The teacup scene is an amazing example of this in which Chris is put under hypnosis, this scene demonstrates the historical enslavement of Black people by White civilization. In the film Chris gets sent to "The Sunken Place" which from our perspective is like a mental prison where he is trapped and can't control himself. It shows how Chris and other Black/African American voices are suppressed and shut down.
ReplyDelete2. The films use of horror in this is amazing the pauses and emphasis on facial expressions and different devices used all relate to both the horror aspect and the racial aspect. The auction is one of the best examples of this from the film, as it shows as if hes a slave being auctioned off to white people as seen in the movie this in my opinion is the best example to show this racial aspect of the film and the cultural appropriation of it while the horror is still their and most people still focus on it others can see the racial side that the film director is portraying throughout this scene.
3. I thought this movie was great and in a horror view was super scary and definitely deserves a watch to any horror enjoyer. You can pick apart every scene and see the racial and horror side while still enjoying the way everything gets put together for 1 coherent story.
1. A visual element for this is when he was hypnotized and he felt very little as if he was useless this enhances the suspense and emotions in this scene which added to the use of symbolism in this film.
ReplyDelete2. The film conveys suspense,tension,and fear which gives the film a more uncomfortable feel for example (12:33-13:10) was the first scene we saw that was racially related. the impact this approach has it draws the audience in which causes more engagement
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Yes I really liked this film because it shed light on some very serious topics but not always being serious with his friend jokes. I also liked the way it felt like I was almost there with the uncomfortable topics and the suspenseful scences.
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ReplyDeleteSome main culturally relevant elements seen in the film Get out are through the utilization of humor in its characters, subtlety and misdirection in addressing racist ideology and behaviors, and The deer that is hit by a car early in the film represents Chris' past trauma, particularly the death of his mother via a hit-and-run, which deeply affects him but seems to go unnoticed by his girlfriend as to was a early hint to her true colors/intentions with chis
ReplyDelete2.the film addresses racism in a unique way, showing that even liberals can harbor racist beliefs by obsessively controlling and manipulating Black people. One way Jordan Pelee masterfully uses suspense, is when Chris goes to investigate the woods for the deer and Jordan Peele incorporates mysterious music and close up shots of Chris to create a feeling of suspense for us. this evokes an emotion/feeling anxious and become concerned for Chris's encounter with the deer in the woods.it make us think. Will the deer still be alive? Will the deer attack Chris? he also use's special effects – to create tension, different camera angles – to show facial expressions and group shots. he also uses the the final song in Get Out "Sikiliza Kwa Wahenga" is a Swahili phrase that translates to "listen to (your) ancestors," which indicates to the listener, "something bad is coming. Another way was in Get Out's early tension came from Chris's discomfort around Rose's family and the odd behavior of their black “servants,” as Dean calls them; Missy's hypnotic attack is the first open acknowledgement of the Armitages' hostility.
3. yes i liked the movie it gave me a really different outlook on racism and kind of made me look at my girlfriend in way for like a day why i say this is because im in a interracial relationship =)
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ReplyDelete1. Throughout the film, deer serve as symbolism for Black individuals. On the way to visit the Armitages, Rose hits a deer. Another word for deer is “buck” which was used as a racial slur in post-Reconstruction America. After Rose and Chris mentioned the incident, Rose’s father made a comment that he hated deer and that all deer should die. Dean’s comment regarding the deer foreshadowed that they target Black individuals to transplant their consciousnesses into white people. Additionally, Rose did not at all care about hitting the deer. Only Chris made an effort to take a further look at the condition of the deer. Rose’s actions towards the deer foreshadowed that she was a part of the family conspiracy all along. The deer being hit can also represent Chris’ guilt for his mother's death. he blames himself for not doing anything, just watching TV, as his mother was left cold on the road after a hit-and-run. Like his mother, the deer was helpless. In the preoperation room Chris was trapped in, a deer was displayed above the TV. This is a full circle moment as the symbolism of his guilt (the deer) lies above the very thing that caused his guilt (the television). He was trapped and couldn't do anything. But in the end, he was able to save himself and overcome that guilt.
ReplyDelete2. The bingo scene uses suspense, tension, and fear to convey commentary on race relations. In this scene, parallel montage is used to build suspense. The camera cuts from Chris and Rose’s conversation about going back home to the strange family bingo game, indicating they’re happening simultaneously. But with each cut to the bingo scene, the camera pushes out, revealing a frame of Chris on display. With more cuts, the audience is revealed to be raising their bingo cards after each of Dean’s hand gestures indicating the number being called as they are playing in silence. The blind man then wins. Simultaneously, Chris is telling Rose about his guilt regarding his mother's bus reassuring Rose he won't leave her despite how uncomfortable her family makes him. The bingo scene resembles a slave auction as the family members are placing bids for Chris’ body though bingo.
3. I really liked the film! I was actually on the edge of my seat most of the time and found myself jumping out of fear. I love the detail to sound in the film. When Chris goes out for air and runs into Walter and Georgina, there’s a crescendo in the score each time they appear on screen which greatly built suspense. When Missy welcomed Chris to her office I immediately picked up the teacup sounds once she denied using a classic locket like Chris has mentioned. And Jeremy’s character helped a lot with foreshadowing! When they were having dinner, he was explained a certain sport to Chris that required being a couple of moves ahead. When Rod calls Chris (when he was already trapped), and Rose picks up, she flirts with him because she’s trying to tempt him and make him the family’s next target. She had been flirting with him and pursing a relationship with him since the beginning of the movie. For example, in the car on the way to the Armitage house, she had asked to speak to Rod. And Jeremy was too drunk, making his true intentions slip when he wanted to put Chris into a headlock. This is the exact move he uses when trying to kill Chris at the end of the film. I really enjoyed the movie. it was so satisfying and interesting. All the details came together in the end.
1. In Jordan Peele’s Get Out he employs symbolism to convey deeper meanings, an example of this would be the Sunken Place. The Sunken place is like a trap, you are on the inside with no control of your body, just viewing. It symbolizes the suppression of black people. Peele uses this to enhance the social commentary by giving everything a deeper meaning and to visual address racism.
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The film uses suspension, tensions and fear to convey its commentary on race relations by focusing and pausing on facial expressions scaring the audience and making them wonder whats going to happen next.
3.Yes I loved the film because it was a very interesting and a different away to address a very serious topic. The film was very enticing and entertaining while also addressing racism. This was my first time watching Get Out and I had no prior knowledge to the movie before watching it so I was very surprised while watching it but I did enjoy it. I never would have expected racism to be addressed like this and I think it was very creative.