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[KoopaTheCasual]

I mean maybe the trailer isn't that good if you're not someone that's experienced that kind of fear.

But as someone who has? That shit cut me deeeeeeeeep.

Exactly. Maybe the trailer was more directed at black dudes/girls, who have experience in a homogenous middle class/upper middle class environment with a silent veil of racial tension.

Because as soon as that trailer got going I could feel myself sinking further and further into my seat.

I guess the trailer doesn't convey this feeling to a wider audience, but as it seems the movie probably successfully fleshes this idea out, so it reads to a wider audience, who then probably "get it".

 

[Shaanyboi]

Oh shit, this is out today?!

 

[BladeoftheImmortal]

This dude straight up lies about the movie.

Spoiler

He says a character at the beginning doesn't show up again, but they do and it's a huge plot point. I think this guy is so racist he didn't recognize him. Lol

Fuck this racist piece of shit reviewer

Armond white is black tho

 

[Dead Prince]

i think the RT newsletter have a $3 off fandango code. check email.

if not



quote for cod

 

[Curufinwe]

trailer looked fucking stupid. how is this getting good reviews?

You must have terrible taste.

 

[JSevere]

hanging onto 100% at 123 reviews? gonna have to check this out

 

[M.W.]

124-0

 

[GhaleonEB]

I won't keep the title updated after this, but I couldn't resist one last update because holy fucking shit

 

[Dominator]

Trailer looked ok to me, nothing special. 123 reviews and still at 100%? I'll see anything with that amount. Going tonight, pretty excited after not being hyped at all.

 

[FatalT]

Armond white is black tho

Armond White is as black as Clarence Thomas.

EDIT: We JUST had a thread about him ruling in favor of the death penalty for a man for being black.

http://www.neogaf.com/showthread.php?t=1346612

 

[LiquidSword]

Armond white is black tho

So?

Spoiler

If he did recognize him then he is lying to make his racist points. If not then he just wasn't even paying attention to the movie because the character is part of a big plot point.

 

[FatalT]

So?

Spoiler

If he did recognize him then he is lying to make his racist points. If not then he just wasn't even paying attention to the movie because the character is part of a big plot point.

Spoiler

The character was wearing a hoodie at night time with a lot going on but I refuse to give Armond White the benefit of the doubt on this because the movie clearly shows his face during those scenes multiple times. That was just blatant lying in the review and he really needs to be corrected over it because missing a major plot character and ignoring him can cause someone to think "Well then what else is White trying to lie about in his review?" Aside from it just being a terrible review in the first place with the movie comparisons.

 

[M.W.]

I won't keep the title updated after this, but I couldn't resist one last update because holy fucking shit

If it hits 150-0, I think that requires an update!

 

[USC Trojan]

Is this a movie heavy in politics?

 

[SlimySnake]

Posts ill-informed post--tries to deflect when called out on his/her bullshit.

Hold the L. After all, you made it yourself.

Lol. amazing. so much anger over something so innocuous.

 

[Expendable.]

Is this a movie heavy in politics?

Not really at all. It's more a thriller and anything "political" is done in a very overt way, mostly done to add tension. It's taking on more of a social issue of extrapolating subtle racism to its extreme.

 

[USC Trojan]

Not really at all. It's more a thriller and anything "political" is done in a very overt way, mostly done to add tension. It's taking on more of a social issue of extrapolating subtle racism to its extreme.

Thanks buying tickets now

 

[LiquidSword]

I don't think he will ever correct it. Far from the worst thing about the review and it was only a couple sentences. It just irked me. At least get the facts straight if you are going to be a piece of shit. Lol

 

[FatalT]

trailer looked fucking stupid. how is this getting good reviews?

Lol. amazing. so much anger over something so innocuous.

Right, making a post like that in a thread receiving near universal praise from actual movie critics is completely innocuous. You make that thread on Voat yet?

I don't think he will ever correct it. Far from the worst thing about the review and it was only a couple sentences. It just irked me. At least get the facts straight if you are going to be a piece of shit. Lol

Yeeaahhhh you're right. Most reviewers shit out their review of something for clicks and move on, forgetting all about what they wrote until the next review they write.

 

[Xe4]

Wow. I knew it was going to be good, but damn. That's a good RT score. Will keep it on my radar.

 

[SeanC]

There's a reason why Rotten Tomatoes removed Armond White from their site - dude is just a contrarian desperately seeking attention like a junkie needing a fix.

Plus, as that review shows, he's also a hack and seems to have become worse as a writer since I last read his tripe.

 

[jack_package_200]

Is this a movie heavy in politics?

Whats wrong with a movie (in general) being a bit political?

Art is inherently political

 

[Fuchsdh]

There's a reason why Rotten Tomatoes removed Armond White from their site - dude is just a contrarian desperately seeking attention like a junkie needing a fix.

Plus, as that review shows, he's also a hack and seems to have become worse as a writer since I last read his tripe.

They did? Wow, good for them.

I don't recall his stuff being in the National Review before so maybe he's just become a conservative darling to trot out now?

 

[USC Trojan]

Whats wrong with a movie (in general) being a bit political?

Art is inherently political

Just not feeling it right now. Nothing wrong with it but at the same time nothing wrong with not wanting to go see a movie heavy in politics.

 

[Doomsayer]

Watched this last night and really, really enjoyed it. I thought it hit all the right notes and effectively painted a picture of what Jordan Peele was trying to express.

Minor story/plot spoilers

Spoiler

The only thing I thought could've been better was the subtlety of the plot. Right from the get go you know these people are crazy and some funky shit is going on. I think the film would've benefited from maybe painting Chris as extremely paranoid and first and then the big reveal of the auction should be shown.

Either way that was one hell of a directorial debut. I'm excited to see where his career goes from here.

 

[TheFlow]

If you have the option, see this in a black theater.

Better experience by a mile.

Haha yes watching this in a diverse/lively crowd is the best!

Everyone screaming "get out and oh hell no"

Great movie experience

 

[KuwabaraTheMan]

Saw it earlier today. Great experience. I was really impressed with how the direction, as well as the economy of the storytelling. This movie utilizes Chekhov's guns and foreshadowing extremely well, and on a level beyond what I was expecting.

I was intrigued by the trailers, but it was an even stronger film than I was expecting.

 

[Imm0rt4l]

If you have the option, see this in a black theater.

Better experience by a mile.

Yup

 

[SeanC]

They did? Wow, good for them.

I don't recall his stuff being in the National Review before so maybe he's just become a conservative darling to trot out now?

The official answer was that he changed employment, unofficially I think people just got tired of his BS across the board because there's plenty of freelancers and bloggers on RT that are included.

Even Ebert called him a troll and that's all he'll ever be.

 

[Mariolee]

Spoiler

The character was wearing a hoodie at night time with a lot going on but I refuse to give Armond White the benefit of the doubt on this because the movie clearly shows his face during those scenes multiple times. That was just blatant lying in the review and he really needs to be corrected over it because missing a major plot character and ignoring him can cause someone to think "Well then what else is White trying to lie about in his review?" Aside from it just being a terrible review in the first place with the movie comparisons.

Lol what

Spoiler

he wasn't wearing a hoodie

 

[Expendable.]

I actually think Armond White offers am interesting perspective when it comes to some films, but that fact that in 75% of reviews he seems to not believe it himself in his writing, it hinders the other 25% of worthwhile criticism.

For example, I like Get Out but 100% does not mean A+ across the board. I'd give it a B, but if every other critic did as well, it would still be 100%.

 

[Zombine]

Haha yes watching this in a diverse/lively crowd is the best!

Everyone screaming "get out and oh hell no"

Great movie experience

ABSOLUTELY. Saw it last night and oh my god everyone in the crowed was so awesome.

 

[sssstententen]

For example, I like Get Out but 100% does not mean A+ across the board. I'd give it a B, but if every other critic did as well, it would still be 100%.

No one thinks that. The whole point of Rotten isnt a grade but a litmus test of quality.

But of course people will use that to try to detract from the positivity anyway.

 

[Expendable.]

No one thinks that. The whole point of Rotten isnt a grade but a litmus test of quality.

But of course people will use that to try to detract from the positivity anyway.

You would be very surprised.

 

[exmachina64]

I actually think Armond White offers am interesting perspective when it comes to some films, but that fact that in 75% of reviews he seems to not believe it himself in his writing, it hinders the other 25% of worthwhile criticism.

For example, I like Get Out but 100% does not mean A+ across the board. I'd give it a B, but if every other critic did as well, it would still be 100%.

The burden is on the individual to understand RT's scoring system.

 

[Pappasman]

No one thinks that. The whole point of Rotten isnt a grade but a litmus test of quality.

But of course people will use that to try to detract from the positivity anyway.

I think you would be surprised at how many people view the RT score to be one of quality, rather than overall consensus.

 

[Herbspiceguy]

Going to have to wait untill 20th of April to watch this in my country, fuuuuuuuu

 

[FatalT]

Lol what

Spoiler

he wasn't wearing a hoodie

Derp. That shitty review made me misremember it. White tried to portray him as Trayvon Martin. I'm seeing it again this weekend with the girlfriend, can't wait. I still want to figure out if the brother is playing the same song during the beginning on his banjo when Chris enters the house.

 

[DriftingSpirit]

The white men Ive seen are are all assholes. The white womenz is fine doe (and they're all granny sub characters so who gives a shit because the story is ass anyway)

4/10

Lmao

I understood that reference.

 

[daffy]

when there are a lot of white people around i get nervous

 

[golem]

The 1130am showing ahead of mine just let out and there were alot of people coming out.. its usually dead at the theaters around this time even for bigger releases.

 

[Cindres]

Lol. amazing. so much anger over something so innocuous.

I mean, your original post was pretty heated, so I'm pretty sure you're either trolling or doubling down now...

 

[Ashhong]

Mannnnnn FUCK Armond White. Who the fuck puts a big ass spoiler in the first sentence of their review? Are you serious?

 

[CHC]

Jesus, tickets completely sold fucking out.

Sometimes NYC can just go fuck itself up the ass. Spontaneity is impossible here now.

 

[Not]

Holy fuck.

This HAS to be a Trump era thing. I just mean the overwhelming affirmation.

Can't wait to see it.

 

[Lan Dong Mik]

130-0

Fucking amazing

That has to be a record right? What an accomplishment. Congrats to the cast and crew and especially Jordan Peele. That's seriously amazing in this day and age.

 

[Bobby Roberts]

130-0

Fucking amazing

That has to be a record right?

Toy Story 2 and Man on Wire (yup. Man on Wire) have more reviews and a 100%.

 

[Loxley]

Holy fuck.

This HAS to be a Trump era thing. I just mean the overwhelming affirmation.

Can't wait to see it.

I firmly believe there's no way we would have gotten this movie 4-5 years ago, it's definitely a product of its time - and I mean that in a good way.

 

[Lemaitre]

Watched this in the AM.

Great film, would watch again and would like to on home video release. I'm shocked at how good this was, it blew all recent horror releases out of the water.

 

[Lan Dong Mik]

Toy Story 2 and Man on Wire (yup. Man on Wire) have more reviews and a 100%.

Ahhh forgot about Toy Story 2 but shit I had no idea Man on a Wire had that many reviews at 100%. Crazy.