Nope 2022
6.8 / 10
Nope
Residents in a lonely gulch of inland California bear witness to an uncanny, chilling discovery.
Residents in a lonely gulch of inland California bear witness to an uncanny, chilling discovery.
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... OJ Haywood
... Emerald Haywood
... Angel Torres
... Antlers Holst
... Ricky 'Jupe' Park
... Amber Park
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See All 9 Reviews15 Aug 2022 by CinemaSerf
I'm always very nervous when a film's advertising campaign leads extensively on the director and not on the acting... To be honest, here, I really couldn't quite see what the fuss was about on either front. A pretty monosyllabic "OJ" (Daniel Kaluuya) lives with his feisty sister "Emerald" (Keke Palmer) on a remote stud farm where they provide horses for the movies. When strange things start going bump in the night, and the horses start behaving oddly, then disappearing all together - they are bemused. Off to town they go where they meet local geek "Torres" (Brandon Perea) who is full to the brim with alien conspiracy theories and who comes and installs some CCTV for them. What now ensues is a quirky, rather poorly paced sci-fi caper that takes far too long to get going and then when it does, well it sort of rumbles along with loads of pretty repetitive photography, minimalist dialogue and an ending that made me chuckle - and I am not sure that was Jordan Peele's intention. The plot reminded me of something from the "Outer Limits" from the 1960s! There is certainly some lovely scenery to be admired in this California valley but all in all I was totally underwhelmed by this film, the best bits I felt, were seen in the trail.
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Release Date:
Jul 20, 2022 (United States)
Run Time:
2hr 10`
MMPA Rating:
R
Original Language:
English
Production Countries:
United States
Status:
Released
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I'm always very nervous when a film's advertising campaign leads extensively on the director and not on the acting... To be honest, here, I really couldn't quite see what the fuss was about on either front. A pretty monosyllabic "OJ" (Daniel Kaluuya) lives with his feisty sister "Emerald" (Keke Palmer) on a remote stud farm where they provide horses for the movies. When strange things start going bump in the night, and the horses start behaving oddly, then disappearing all together - they are bemused. Off to town they go where they meet local geek "Torres" (Brandon Perea) who is full to the brim with alien conspiracy theories and who comes and installs some CCTV for them. What now ensues is a quirky, rather poorly paced sci-fi caper that takes far too long to get going and then when it does, well it sort of rumbles along with loads of pretty repetitive photography, minimalist dialogue and an ending that made me chuckle - and I am not sure that was Jordan Peele's intention. The plot reminded me of something from the "Outer Limits" from the 1960s! There is certainly some lovely scenery to be admired in this California valley but all in all I was totally underwhelmed by this film, the best bits I felt, were seen in the trail.
FULL SPOILER-FREE REVIEW @ https://www.msbreviews.com/movie-reviews/nope-spoiler-free-review "Nope contains extraordinarily immersive technical elements, but the thematic focus raises narrative issues. Jordan Peele takes full advantage of Hoyte van Hoytema's phenomenal cinematography and Michael Abels' memorable score to create a spectacle worthy of the big screen, but it's the sound production that really elevates the movie to that level. Daniel Kaluuya, Keke Palmer, and Steven Yeun are exceptional, but the latter is tied to an extremely thematic storyline - immensely rich - with little to no impact on the main plot, leaving countless questions unanswered and a divided audience while still affecting the overall pacing. Humor is surprisingly effective, and the moments of suspense and tension deliver what viewers most desire. A film that deserves multiple viewings and will generate endless debates." Rating: B
**Overall : A big YEP to NOPE!** Jordan Peele’s creativity is unrivaled! Nothing is typical of anything he does. Even knowing it is an alien movie, he keeps things fresh with surprising twists and eerie tension. Unlike anything I have seen before—there is excellent symbolism through the flashback sequences. I also enjoyed the developing relationship between the main two characters. My only complaint is that the horror and dread so palpable at the beginning fades completely about two-thirds into the film.
They said it and you wont hear me disagreeing with it. Did I find it entertaining? "nope". Did I feel the story was cohesive and comprehensible, with a clear contextual message? "nope". Were characterisations relatable and relevant? "Sort of". Nope's characterisations are moderately relatable but somehow, also seem to appear oddly misconstrued. The mostly monosyllabic cowboy character, for example, only adds to the sense of ambiguity (perhaps that's the idea).To my mind however, this ploy, if that's what it is, stifles development, of the already ambiguous, story line. The sister, his complete antithesis, is superficially verbose but seems equally, to lack any depth of self awareness. The only thing I can say conclusively about Nope, is the visuals are compelling, complex and, at times, almost intricate. This film certainly scores a A+ in this regard. That said, so much else is lacking, in particular a clearly articulated narrative, that it failed to resonate, with me. In summary, I found Nope a frustrating, dissatisfying watch. Somewhat reminiscent of M. Night" Shyamalan films Nope is visually stunning but does not offer up enough morsels of knowledge, leaving this viewer hungry for more.
Full review: open.spotify.com/episode/03ZQLC8VjUeeMGuAIbVyTq?si=b217083aa90c4457 Jordan Peele's 'Nope; comes in with some big expectations due to Peele's previous work. 'Get Out' shifted the paradigm for horror movies, taking a genre which has historically been associated with a temporary experience of thrill and adrenaline, to being social commentaries on society and raising some deeper questions about ourselves in the process of watching his stories unfold. Nope is no exception, and in fact it can be argued that it attempts to combine story, metaphor and meaning in a more ambitious way than his previous outings. Taking the central theme of 'spectacle', Peele beautifully illustrates its dangers and how we as a society are so obsessed with the spotlight to our own detriment (and even int he worst cases, eventual demise). Choosing a more science fiction approach this time around, Peele does a great job of story telling, and often subvert's out expectations time and time again in the process. Aside from the film's deeper meaning, some of the other highlights come in the form of the cinematography and performances from the central characters (mostly notably, OJ, Emerald and Angel). Peele has managed to create some complex characters which are highly relatable, and the chemistry between the actors is something which will be a lasting memory for me. However, I do feel that the film does sacrifice plot and narrative in its relentless effort to hammer in the metaphor of the central theme - 'Spectacle'. While I did enjoy each story (OJ and the Animal Alien and Gordie and Jupe), I had a hard time understanding the relationship they had with each other from a narrative point of view. It often felt like two stories could have been played out better without the interference of the other. Other than that I did have some questions around OJ's motivations to tame / kill this animal, the legitimacy of the final impossible shot, the nature and behaviour the animal, and how / if OJ survived (or was this open for interpretation?). The ending of the film also was a slight let down with the death of the animal not being all that grand. This however could also be tied into the overall message of 'Spectacle' as the finale is often not worth the what we expect it to be. Overall, I think Nope is a very good movie which will probably get better with a few re-watches to fully appreciate what Peele was trying to tell us.
My first Jordan Peele film! Such a rich text and an incredibly well-crafted piece of filmmaking. Great ensemble, superb execution of its sci-fi concepts, and just a joy to exist in. It might be one of the best films I've had the pleasure of seeing in theaters and definitely one of my favorites.
I do noi Ike horror movies as a rule, but I liked this one, so I suspect that “Nope” didn’t have enough gore or shocking surprises for the average fan of that genre. I thought the acting and writing were fine, and the title was a subtle selection. The odd subplot of the incident with Gordy the monkey reminded me of the movie Magnolia for some reason. I wonder if that film was any kind of an influence on Jordan Peele’s storytelling style? The entity in this movie is rather quirky and odd as we learn how it operates and its likes and dislikes. I will say no more than that because learning about it is part of the fun, though I am sure it made it too slow moving for thriller fans. It won’t be a favorite of mine, but it makes the short list of horror movies I have watched and liked just fine.
All you all that like movies like this are going to be really embarrassed once it's not hip to be racist anymore. You know, one this woke crap ends and we go back to judging people by the content of their character and not the color of their skin. But then isn't judging people by the content of their character "racist" today? You have to judge by skin color right? This is Peele, he makes a point about that, because once more all white people are idiots or evil, and now all Asians are idiots and evil too, because in woke culture they are "white adjacent." It's more veiled racism that people today applaud, call intelligent, and when the woke market ends, they are going to liken it to "the Turner Diaries"
A really well made flick! 'Nope' comes across as a pretty unique film, even if the core premise isn't necessarily that. I enjoyed seeing it all come together, the conclusion is the most entertaining part - as it ought to be, I guess. The cinematography, meanwhile, is ace. I also dig the special effects, although oddly I feel like the main thing's effect slightly (!) dropped off a bit towards the end - but that could just be the fact that we see more of it at that point, as opposed to the prior snippets. Keke Palmer is excellent throughout, the clear standout in my opinion. Daniel Kaluuya and Steven Yeun are also enjoyable, as are Michael Wincott and Brandon Perea to be fair - albeit less so. Neat to see Keith David involved too, I need to see him in a more prominant role at some point - only ever seems to be a bit-part in what I've seen of him thus far.
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Nope
Directors & Credit Writers
... Second Second Assistant Director
... First Assistant Director
... Director
Cast
... OJ Haywood
... Emerald Haywood
... Angel Torres
... Antlers Holst
... Ricky 'Jupe' Park
... Amber Park
... Otis Haywood Sr.
... Ryder Muybridge
... Gordy
... Nessie
... Bonnie Clayton
... Fynn Bachman
... Buster
... Young Ricky 'Jupe' Park
... Mary Jo Elliot
... Phyllis Mayberry / Margaret Houston
... Tom Bogan / Brett Houston
... Kolton Park
... Phoenix Park
... Max Park
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