Certainly the most clever and elegant burn against Donald Trump to date. This cutting satire takes on Trump's travel ban, the Confederate flag debate, and asks the question, who is the real danger to the U.S., foreigners or white middle class? Frankly, I don't see why there's so much hate against this film. Maybe there are more conservative Republican Trump supporters than I'd been led to believe? Too bad and screw the lot of them!

Oscar Issac is by far the best thing about this movie. Tries to find the dark humor magic like most Coen brother films but its just not that funny.

I was scared to watch this movie due to all the poor reviews. This a Coen Brothers movie and I got exactly what I expected. If your unfamiliar with Coen brothers I can understand why you might find the movie off putting, it's odd with uncomfortable subject matter at times but the Coens are masters at that and this is no different. The cinematography was beautiful and casting perfect. Ignore the reviews and give this a shot I think you'll be pleasantly surprised.

I can't understand the low ratings for this film - I thought it was excellent! [spoiler] I mean.. that _father-son_ scene at the end? Amazing!! [/spoiler]

As I was walking out of the theatre, shaking my head, I casually said to another theatre goer, "That's the Cohen brothers for you!", to which he replied, "Wasn't it great!". So, I asked, "What did you like about it? Is it biting social commentary ....?" "No," said he, "It's just how messed up people can be, who appear to be normal." So, there you have it! The critical divide on the storytelling - my reaction, "What was THAT about?"; his reaction, "Wasn't that GREAT!" However, I thought the acting was great, especially Noah Jupe, who played the young son caught in a world of evil and terror. George Clooney, who is a devotee of all things Cohen-esk, did a great job interpreting this deeply flawed suburban landscape. The sub-plot of racial hatred, victimization and brutal threat against the black family next door was chilling, especially the way the the culture scapegoated them to avoid their own personal responsibilities (particularly resonant in the current White House). And the dark humour made you laugh despite yourself (unlike the current White House). Though there was much good about this film, I can only give this a 4 (poor) out of 10. I just don't get it! But, you might, and, if so, it is an 8 (great) out of 10.