avatarEsteban Thilliez

Summary

Jordan Peele's "Nope" is an inventive horror-scary movie with an original take on alien invasion, but suffers from a slow start and occasional tonal inconsistencies.

Abstract

"Nope" is the third feature film by Jordan Peele, following "Get Out" and "Us". The movie is set in a small isolated ranch in California, where the residents discover a strange alien presence. The film is praised for its reinvention of the codes of alien invasion and its unique portrayal of the alien as a fragile and territorial creature. However, it is criticized for its slow start and occasional lack of tension and scares. Despite its flaws, the film is recommended for its captivating atmosphere and original blend of science fiction and western genres.

Opinions

  • The film is visually beautiful and inventive.
  • The alien is portrayed in a unique and original way.
  • The film suffers from a slow start and occasional tonal inconsistencies.
  • The film is occasionally scary, but not as much as expected for a horror film.
  • The music spoils the scary atmosphere a bit.
  • The ending is almost laughable.
  • Despite its flaws, the film remains interesting and captivating.
  • The film is recommended for science fiction fans.

Movie Review: Nope — Jordan Peele

After Get Out and Us, Nope is the third feature film by Jordan Peele. Like the two previous movies, it's a horror-scary movie.

Quick Summary

In a small isolated ranch in California, its residents will make a strange discovery. After understanding what it is, they will do their best to stop it.

My Thoughts

Nope is beautiful, neat, and inventive. Peele has reinvented the codes of alien invasion to a degree rarely seen before.

The alien is apparently a flying saucer, the archetype of the genre, but its form and behavior progress with the film, and reveal a fragility mixed with territorial defense mechanisms.

Despite an interesting scenario, the film is sometimes a little unnecessarily long, especially at the beginning. It takes a good half an hour before being in it.

The film is occasionally scary, but for a horror film, we could have hoped for more tension and screamers. Especially since from time to time we are more into satire. The music spoils the scary atmosphere a bit, and the ending is almost laughable.

Final Thought

Despite some flaws, the film remains interesting and the atmosphere captivating. It combines science fiction and western, all with an alien with animal and territorial behavior. It is original and interesting. I recommend it, especially for science fiction fans.

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