Nope

Thoughts

(Spoilers on the general vibe of Nope's ending below)

Stunning blend of horror and western. Incredible cinematography, perfect actors, just stellar all around. Love the happy ending tbh.

Nope is a stunning blend of horror film and old-school western, and probably Peele's best movie, even if I personally enjoy Get Out the most (if you're wondering how I feel about Us: it scares me the most, for some reason. I have a hard time rewatching that movie because it's so unsettling to me lol).

I am a cavemint when it comes to movies. I do not particularly focus on or take notice of cinematography, as I'm mostly driven by plot (or action - again, cavemint). Nope is so good that it made me understand what a well-placed shot is. The lighting, color, and camerawork had me gripping my seat, even on my rewatch for Spook Month. The actors are absolutely perfect - Keke Palmer is undeniable, and I love Daniel Kaluuya's solemn, cowboy-esque demeanor.

But most of all, I love the ending. I love it when Black people get to have their Oprah moment tbh. Life is miserable - let mfers have a good ending.