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First Reviews Of 'Him': Is The Latest Production From Jordan Peele A Hit Or A Flop?
Many critics are unimpressed with Jordan Peele's latest film, and the buzz is mixed at best.
The first reviews of Him, the latest psychological horror film from the stable of Jordan Peele, now directed by Justin Tipping, are coming in, and critics seem to be far from impressed.
Moreover, the score on the notorious review site Rotten Tomatoes (30% after 80 reviews) stands in stark contrast to Peele's own titles, such as his directorial debut Get Out (98%). The audience is currently more forgiving with a score of 60%. Our own Arjan Welles apparently enjoyed it a lot and gave it 4 stars.
ComingSoon, Vulture, The Hollywood Reporter, The Wrap, and MovieWeb write, for example: "An unremarkable void that offers us nothing. You won't find a touchdown here. A rare miss for 'Monkeypaw,' one of their weakest projects. Plays like a high-budget student film and tries to impress us with its technique. It succeeds, until we realize there's not much else happening."
[i]"It tries too hard to disturb. The second half is more gonzo than scary, and most of what you see is already in the free trailer, saving you time and money. This could very well be the low point of 2025. The sports thriller pummels the senses with gruesome imagery, mind-numbing strobe effects, and shaky cinematography in an ugly story."[i]
Young up-and-coming American football player Cameron Cade (Tyriq Withers) is invited to train on the remote grounds of legendary quarterback Isaiah White (Marlon Wayans). He takes his protégé on a gripping journey through the inner sanctum of fame, desire, power, and ruthless perfection, no matter the cost.
Moreover, the score on the notorious review site Rotten Tomatoes (30% after 80 reviews) stands in stark contrast to Peele's own titles, such as his directorial debut Get Out (98%). The audience is currently more forgiving with a score of 60%. Our own Arjan Welles apparently enjoyed it a lot and gave it 4 stars.
A Selection Of Reviews
ComingSoon, Vulture, The Hollywood Reporter, The Wrap, and MovieWeb write, for example: "An unremarkable void that offers us nothing. You won't find a touchdown here. A rare miss for 'Monkeypaw,' one of their weakest projects. Plays like a high-budget student film and tries to impress us with its technique. It succeeds, until we realize there's not much else happening."
[i]"It tries too hard to disturb. The second half is more gonzo than scary, and most of what you see is already in the free trailer, saving you time and money. This could very well be the low point of 2025. The sports thriller pummels the senses with gruesome imagery, mind-numbing strobe effects, and shaky cinematography in an ugly story."[i]
The Story In Brief
Young up-and-coming American football player Cameron Cade (Tyriq Withers) is invited to train on the remote grounds of legendary quarterback Isaiah White (Marlon Wayans). He takes his protégé on a gripping journey through the inner sanctum of fame, desire, power, and ruthless perfection, no matter the cost.
