After watching Jordan Peele's *Nope* twice, I found myself captivated by its technical brilliance, particularly the cinematography. The night scenes are especially impressive, achieved through a unique 'day-for-night' technique developed by cinematographer Hoyte van Hoytema. This method combined ARRI ALEXA 65 infrared and Panavision System 65mm film cameras to create stunning visuals that are both eerie and beautiful. Daniel Kaluuya's performance is another highlight. His ability to convey deep emotion with minimal dialogue is remarkable, reminiscent of his work in *Get Out*. His portrayal adds a layer of depth to the film, making his character's journey compelling to watch. While the storyline didn't fully resonate with me, I appreciated the well-crafted script. The dialogue is sharp, and the film explores intriguing themes, even if the overall narrative felt somewhat disjointed. In summary, *Nope* is a visually stunning film with standout performances, particularly from Kaluuya. Despite some reservations about the storyline, the film's technical achievements and strong acting make it a noteworthy addition to Peele's filmography.

This film had the potential to be something wonderful, but unfortunately, it missed the mark on multiple levels. The execution of the storyline seemed off and failed to engage viewers in the way it should have. Keke Palmer's acting was criticized for being over the top and coming across as forced. The film's approach appeared to lack creative risks, with some scenes, like the alien reveal, being described as resembling a flying tampon, giving the impression of a haphazardly put together production. While the criticism may sound harsh, it reflects one individual's perspective on the film's shortcomings. The lack of cohesive writing and disjointed elements may have contributed to the overall disappointment in the film's execution.

A really well made flick! <em>'Nope'</em> 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.