‘Get Away’ Movie review - Stay away from this getaway slasher from Nick Frost, it’ll blow your brains out.

 Arriving this Friday, January 10th, 2025, Get Away promises a mix of horror and comedy, starring Nick Frost, Aisling Bea, Sebastian Croft, and Maisie Ayres. The plot follows a family on a vacation to a remote island, where things take a bloody turn after they discover it’s inhabited by a serial killer. The film’s attempt to reinvent the horror-comedy genre is ambitious, with a fun plot twist that endeavors to reinvent a genre, but unfortunately, gets lost in a haze of tonal confusion and logic-defying absurdity—literally, brains are blown out (and not just metaphorically).

From an entertainment perspective, the film hits a few high notes, particularly when it delivers its twist. It’s one of those moments that leaves you blinking in surprise, even if you have to suspend every ounce of disbelief afterward. The twist is effectively set up, and when it lands, it’s almost enough to redeem the film’s other faults. But let’s be clear—the logic is completely thrown out the window faster than a victim’s brain matter after a killer’s attack. If you’re into mindless gore and chaotic surprises, you’ll likely have a blast, but don’t expect to keep track of much else in terms of coherent plot development.

Unfortunately, Get Away is also very tonally inconsistent. At first, the film doesn’t seem to know whether it wants to be a chilling horror or a goofy family comedy. The early scenes are devoid of any true horror elements, which leaves the audience underwhelmed and disconnected from the supposed stakes. This is especially problematic because, when the plot twist finally hits, it feels more jarring than exciting—like someone suddenly pulling a fire alarm in the middle of a family BBQ. There’s little built-up tension to make the twist hit harder, and the lack of horror early on makes the shift feel more disorienting than thrilling.

The second act of the film veers into the lore of the Swedish festival of Karantan, and while the history is intriguing at first, it quickly loses momentum. The extended focus on this backstory comes across as filler, dragging the pacing to a halt and making the film feel more like an overcomplicated history lesson than a gripping narrative. By the time things pick up again, it’s almost too late to recapture the audience’s interest.

As for the family at the center of the story—well, they’re more entertaining than they are engaging. Richard (Nick Frost) and his wife Susan (Aisling Bea) provide a solid comedic duo, bouncing off each other with snappy one-liners and sarcastic humor. But while their chemistry is amusing, their characters never evolve beyond one-dimensional archetypes. The same goes for their children, Sam (Sebastian Croft) and Jessie (Maisie Ayres), who offer some lighthearted moments but fail to deepen the emotional stakes of the story. Despite their comedic potential, the family dynamic never rises above the level of “funny but forgettable.”

The final act, when the horror and action kick into high gear, does offer some fun. The suspense builds in a direction that you can’t really predict, and there are a few thrills to keep you entertained with all the blood-splattering fun. But by this point, the film has already spent so much time getting there that it’s hard to overlook how long it takes to reach this point. The tonal rollercoaster makes the pacing feel disjointed, and at times, the film’s ridiculousness takes you out of the experience rather than pulling you in. If you enjoy absurdity for its own sake, you’ll probably find some enjoyment here, but it can also become irritating when things spiral too far into silliness.

In the end, Get Away might have some entertaining elements, but it struggles to find balance. The plot twists and moments of horror-comedy brilliance are overshadowed by its tonal inconsistency, pacing issues, and a family dynamic that is more amusing than emotionally compelling. If you’re in the mood for a movie that doesn’t take itself too seriously and doesn’t mind throwing logic out the window (along with a few body parts), then this could be your kind of ride. Just don’t expect to leave with much more than a headache and a few laughs.