Peele once again proves that he is out to defy expectations and tell stories in a way we haven't seen them. Having already covered methodical, psychological horror and slasher/invasion style, Peele turns his attention towards the sky and our fascination with UFO's and aliens. You may have had some expectations based on the trailer, but put those aside. This is a Peele movie. You know it's not going to be what it seems. Every indication of this is demonstrated from the very opening when we get a bit of a non-sequitur involving some brutal animal horror. Don't worry, it's all related.
After slowly ramping things up and giving us some scenes of dread and creating an inquisitive atmosphere, things kick into gear and the film doesn't let up until the very end. It has all the hallmarks of classic UFO pictures, but turns those on their heads by mixing genres. We get a little bit of western here, while also throwing in some creature feature bits. Everything mixes well to create something that feels fresh and new. The leads are all fantastic, with Keke Palmer and Daniel Kaluuya each bringing a different kind of energy that bounce well off each other. Surrounded by an excellent cast, there's as much fun and humor to be had as there is tension. This is also easily the most fun and most watchable film there is, with the themes baked into the action and excitement. The last 30-40 minutes are some of the most exciting of any film in recent months and should keep you on the edge of your seat for the duration.
If Nope proves anything, it's that Peele's ambition and storytelling are becoming ever grander. The scope here dwarfs previous efforts. From this, who knows, me may very well see something grand and blockbuster-ish from Peel in a few years.
After slowly ramping things up and giving us some scenes of dread and creating an inquisitive atmosphere, things kick into gear and the film doesn't let up until the very end. It has all the hallmarks of classic UFO pictures, but turns those on their heads by mixing genres. We get a little bit of western here, while also throwing in some creature feature bits. Everything mixes well to create something that feels fresh and new. The leads are all fantastic, with Keke Palmer and Daniel Kaluuya each bringing a different kind of energy that bounce well off each other. Surrounded by an excellent cast, there's as much fun and humor to be had as there is tension. This is also easily the most fun and most watchable film there is, with the themes baked into the action and excitement. The last 30-40 minutes are some of the most exciting of any film in recent months and should keep you on the edge of your seat for the duration.
If Nope proves anything, it's that Peele's ambition and storytelling are becoming ever grander. The scope here dwarfs previous efforts. From this, who knows, me may very well see something grand and blockbuster-ish from Peel in a few years.