When Jordan Peele makes a movie, fans pay attention thanks to his 2017 masterpiece Get Out, one of the most creative comic/horror films of recent years. Peele's new film Nope spins a UFO story with a few flourishes. Daniel Kaluuya, star of Get Out, plays a horse and animal wrangler working in Hollywood, enduring disrespect. His ability with animals will help him deal with a UO hovering above his ranch. Nearby, child star "Jupe" Park played by Steven Yeun operates a western theme park. Kaluuya discovers the UFO has a taste for devouring horses. Jupe hatches a scheme to draw the UFO out in front of a live audience. Of course, the scheme backfires with deadly results. Kaluuya uses his animal wrangling skills to ultimately defeat the menace. Nope feels slow and familiar. I watched hoping for the creative skill and pay off of Get Out. Did Nope deliver? I'm afraid the answer is in the title.
