Get Out: Film Analysis. Applying Television Criticism to Film Analysis

Get Out: Film Analysis
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June 6, 2018
Introduction
Get Out is a 2017 horror/mystery film that was directed by Jordan Peele, an award-winning director, comedian, and producer that is most famous for his subtle satirical attacks on racism. This has shaped the overall trajectory of the movie as its plot was aimed at addressing obvious yet unrecognized systemic racism that exists in today’s society. According to an interview with him, the film was initially intended for Black audiences who are usually underrepresented in horror movies (Lopez, 2017). To address this, the film follows the story of Chris (Daniel Kaluuya) and his relationship with Rose (Allison Williams), his white girlfriend. This focus on their ‘interracial relationship’ and the succeeding events would become one of the leading themes of the whole movie. Thus, to fully understand the idea behind the plot a quick summary of the film would be provided in the next chapter. Consequently, an analysis of the techniques, styles, and genre would come after, as they could provide a clearer appreciation of the whole piece.
Summary
As stated earlier, the film Get Out follows the story of Chris and Rose. On the one hand, Chris is an African American that is born in the city. On the other hand, Rose grew up in an upstate area and is currently in a relationship with Chris at the start of the movie. Wanting to advance their relationship, Rose invited Chris to a getaway to her parent’s house in a place far away from any urban landscapes. During their first encounter, Chris was satisfied with the encounter as Rose’s parents seemed to be too welcoming towards him despite their differences in color. However, during his stay, he continually notices that the servants in Rose’s house are mostly Blacks who seemed to be docile and quiet. This is where he met the gardener and the maid, who are both blacks. Succeeding to this, Rose’s parents had a family reunion where they invited many people. Even though Chris was able to integrate successfully, he cannot help but notice that some of the women (even old ones) have Black boyfriends, maids, and servants who are unusually quiet. Even during the beginning of the movie, Chris was introduced as a person who has a smoking addict...