‘Nope: Collectors Edition 4K Ultra HD Movie Review
Jordan Peele, the current master of horror, has immersed himself in the sci-fi horror genre and his latest movies are now available in 4K on Nope: Collector's Edition (Universal Studios Home Entertainment, Rated R, 1.78:1 ). ported discs and 2.20). : aspect ratio 1, 130 minutes, $44.98).
The thriller follows a family of Hollywood horse trainers in southwestern California who fall on hard times when patriarch Otis Haywood Sr. (Keith David) dies after a coin from heaven falls on his head.
His son Otis Jr. (Daniel Kaluuya) and daughter Emerald (Kiki Palmer) are trying to shut down the company and sell the land until an unusual phenomenon in the form of a persistent sea urchin UFO hits the farm.
Dreaming of sensational loot, they enlist the help of tech salesman Angel Torres (Brandon Perea) and veteran cinematographer Antlers Holst (Michael Wincott) to document the event.
However, after passersby see this phenomenon disappear from a small western park, the group finally realizes that the predatory visitor must not only be reported, but stopped.
In the end, viewers get a chilling story that explores the relationship between a brother and sister with undertones of people's fascination with not only aliens but also the spectacle of suffering.
"No" never reaches the terror of "signs" or monstrosity Independence Day, but it offers enough genre twists to keep the audience entertained.
4K in action: As predicted by the digital upgrade to Ultra HD, the panoramic views of the Southwest shine bright and channel plenty of sunsets and moments of dark skies that remain clear enough to see the stream of elusive, anonymous visitors hiding in the clouds above.
The 4K enhancements really begin when cinematographer Hoyt van Hoytema jumps into full IMAX, bringing the film to a harrowing finale where the characters meet an eerie presence in the sun and outdoors, transforming into an impressive creature-like creature. jellyfish.
Also impressive is the Dolby Atmos audio mix, accurately capturing the various sounds of an alien predator as it soars in a symphony of wind noise.
Best extras: I couldn't find anything in the bonus content or the box called "Collector's Edition" that made it bigger than I expected from a regular 4K disc version.
However, audiences will be fascinated by the immersive documentary, which is around an hour long and covers all aspects of the production, including narrative themes; Representative reactions to the story. Storm of Blood working with IMAX cameras; And build a Jupiter Claim theme park (including a train ride for the kids).
The documentary, with the help of words from the cast and crew, offers plenty of self-reflection on the part of Mr. Bell.
Additionally, viewers can get a 15-minute look at Alien's moniker Jean Jacquet, including the magic of Close Encounters of the Third Kind and Jaws director Steven Spielberg; And five minutes about the legend of a video of a knight on horseback, created by the godfather of cinema, Edward Muybridge.
The extras are complemented by five deleted scenes and a mini-scene.
Perhaps the Collector's Edition would like to add additional commentary with Mr. Peel and his famous photographer, spark curiosity, or delve deeper into humanity's fascination with UFOs.
