7.2 | / 10 |
Users | 0.0 | |
Reviewer | 4.0 | |
Overall | 4.0 |
Following their father's shocking death, Hollywood animal wrangler OJ and his sister Emerald begin observing unexplained phenomena on their vast Southern California ranch that leads them down an obsessive rabbit hole as they plot attempts to capture the mystery on camera. Along with a former child star turned family theme park ringmaster who neighbors the siblings, the pair's efforts to chase the spectacle soon bring terrifying consequences and unimaginable horror.
Starring: Daniel Kaluuya, Keke Palmer, Brandon Perea, Michael Wincott, Steven YeunHorror | 100% |
Mystery | 60% |
Supernatural | 41% |
Sci-Fi | 28% |
Thriller | 26% |
Video codec: MPEG-4 AVC
Video resolution: 1080p
Aspect ratio: 1.78:1, 2.20:1
Original aspect ratio: 2.20:1
English: Dolby Atmos
English: Dolby TrueHD 7.1 (48kHz, 24-bit)
French (Canada): Dolby Digital 5.1
Spanish: Dolby Digital Plus 7.1
Spanish = Latin American.
English SDH, French, Spanish
Blu-ray Disc
Two-disc set (1 BD, 1 DVD)
Digital copy
DVD copy
Slipcover in original pressing
Region A (B, C untested)
Movie | 4.0 | |
Video | 5.0 | |
Audio | 5.0 | |
Extras | 2.5 | |
Overall | 4.0 |
Filmmaker Jordan Peele explores the frightening and peculiar world of UFOs, as well as human psychology and a number of underlying themes, in Nope, a film which intersects Sci-Fi and Western genres with plenty of other goings-on to sweeten the pot. Peele has once again built a film that is novel and engaging, stable and confident, and well capable of holding audience attention through its surge of strange material. The film has a few flaws, but it is nevertheless a refreshing experience for its unique vision and careful assembly, for its original characters and refined story, and for its layered drama and sophisticated storytelling, all hallmarks of Peele's other films, Get Out and Us.
Universal brings Nope to Blu-ray with an all-around excellent 1080p transfer. The picture is clear and well detailed. Viewers will be able to soak up every Western terrain around the ranch in every sunlit exterior: horses, dirt, even distant terrain is well rendered. Facial close-ups are wonderful, boasting first-class textural elegance that pushes Blu-ray to the max. Pores, hairs, and other characteristics are presented as well as possible at 1080p. The picture is as clear and clean as any on the format; the natural definition and filmic qualities are present and accounted for in every shot. Colors are bold with supreme vibrance and brilliance as applicable, while dusty, earthy tones are stellar in realism and precision. Black levels and low light shadows hold deep, vital during some of the power outage interiors and nighttime exteriors. Skin tones are healthy, and whites are crisp and accurate. Noise is minimal, and there are no serious encode or source flaws of note. This is a first-class presentation from Universal, just as expected of a big budget new release.
Audio is a critical component to the total Nope experience and Universal's Dolby Atmos soundtrack does not disappoint. The track is in full command of the film's most potent and most subtle elements alike. There's a constant sense of absolute and seamless sonic immersion into the film's locations, whether serene open landscapes or chaotic "UFO" interiors with sound that replicates the suffocating, enclosed, and terrifying atmosphere. The track dynamically engages surround back and overhead channels to fully sell the illusion, and these are used more seamlessly than discretely. Musical engagement is wide and surrounding with perfect balance and faultless clarity. The subwoofer dominates as necessary and steps out of the way when not needed. Dialogue is clear, well prioritized, and center positioned for the duration.
This Blu-ray release of Nope includes several extras. A DVD copy of the film and a Movies Anywhere digital copy code are included with
purchase. This release ships with a slipcover.
Finally, I don't normally mention disc artwork, but I loved how Universal incorporated the hole in the center of the disc into the film's title. A nice little
touch.
Nope commands attention and it commands respect. The film is, superficially, a curious mash-up that doesn't always work, but in Peele's keen eye for understated and naturally occurring spectacle and drama, the film plays remarkably well. It doesn't always hit on all cylinders, but it teeters on masterpiece. Universal's Blu-ray is a delight, offering expert video and audio qualities in addition to a nice little assortment of supplements. Highly recommended.
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