Academy Award-winning filmmaker Jordan Peele captivated audiences and critics with his 2022 science fiction masterpiece Nope, which is now available to stream for free.
Channel 4’s streaming platform has added the star-studded film to its collection, and it’s ideal for midweek viewing.
Written and helmed by Peele, this suspenseful flick is most rewarding when approached without prior knowledge, but we’ll offer new viewers a brief outline.
The story centres on brother and sister OJ and Emerald Haywood, who run a family horse ranch in California.
After an alien-like presence appears above their property, the pair attempt to document it on camera, whilst a local entrepreneur seeks to capitalise on the phenomenon , reports the Mirror.
Oscar recipient Daniel Kaluuya headlines the ensemble as OJ, alongside Disney alumn Keke Palmer portraying his sibling Emerald.
The supporting cast includes The Walking Dead veteran Steven Yeun as Ricky ‘Jupe’ Park, a profit-driven businessman.
True to Peele’s signature style, Nope delivers complex social critique. Specifically, the frightening tale explores the dangerous extremes people pursue for financial gain.
Following its release, the thriller secured an outstanding 83% rating on Rotten Tomatoes. Their critical consensus reads: “Admirable for its originality and ambition even when its reach exceeds its grasp, Nope adds Spielbergian spectacle to Jordan Peele’s growing arsenal.”
Cinema enthusiasts were equally entranced, with one review lauding: “One of the best sci fi movies ever made,” while another proclaimed: “Without a doubt the best horror movie I’ve ever seen.”
Another viewer endorsed the film’s depth, penning: “Overall, the film is worthy of many rewatches, each one will surely be rewarding. I’m sure after every one, I will begin to notice something new each and every time.”
Meanwhile, an IMDb user wrote: “Nope accomplishes something truly rare and special in the current filmmaking landscape, an original blockbuster that delivers truly awe inspiring spectacle whilst also exploring plenty of weighty themes below the already impressive surface.”
Nope is streaming now on Channel 4