I hate watching horror movies, because I don't like to be scared, let alone the kind of horror movies that are scared for the sake of fear and have no plot at all. But Jordan. Peel's works often make me immersed in it, constantly groping for the deep meaning buried under the plot. In other words, I am willing to be Jordan. Peel was terrified. From 2017's " Escape from Breakthrough ", which explored racial issues, to 2019's "We", which explained the existence of avatars, the two films perfectly combine Jordan. Peele's background in comedy and his love for thriller films frequently lead audiences to experience this genre's most stylish thriller films with its brilliant narrative and buried meaning, and repeatedly redefines modern horror films in unique ways.
and "No!" as Jordan. Peele's third feature-length feature film, he takes horror into another dimension in an innovative and unconventional way. It's not a traditional horror movie, Jordan. Peele combines elements of sci-fi, psychological thriller and satirical comedy with a retro western style. Instead of following a straightforward storyline, No! is a puzzle in itself. The unpredictability of the story is the main charm of this film. The unpredictability makes the film like a time bomb. It will constantly pile up a suffocating sense of oppression in the plot and constantly push the audience to the extreme of fear. , but you never know when it will explode, and we have no control over the bomb, but Jordan. Peele takes us to a deeper level of psychological fear.
's blind pursuit of spectacles
The theme of this "No!" satire is obvious, that is, human beings are "addicted" to spectacles, and even regard dangerous spectacles as a form of entertainment. When the protagonist realized that there were mysterious things hidden in the still cloud, he did not warn anyone for the first time, nor did he have the idea of running away for the safety of his life. Instead, he and his sister set up a shooting plan to capture alien creatures that people have heard of, but have never seen. In this way, the financial woes facing the Hayward family can be solved. You can even go on the "Oprah Show" to talk with everyone.
In addition, we also saw the accident in "Gaudi's House" many years ago. Not only did many staff members die unfortunately, but Xiao Zhu, who survived by chance, left an indelible shadow in his heart. . But after the accident, Xiao Zhu not only did not take the accident seriously, but regarded it as a "spectacle". He always thought that he could survive the massacre, and seeing the standing shoe with his own eyes was because of the blessing of divine power, so for many years he thought he was the so-called "chosen person" who could tame and conquer all things by himself. He even used his business acumen to turn the debris left behind by the accident into a memorial museum and charge high ticket prices to interested people to make a fortune.
Almost everyone who witnesses an alien civilization sees only profit opportunities, the hope of making a fortune blinds people to the dangers involved, they do not try to warn others and protect humans, nor do they turn to scientists to understand this creature to face this dilemma. These people fall victim to capitalism , and even innocent bystanders get caught up in the greed of another. But this has formed an irreversible vicious circle. People are eager to witness the spectacle, and some people create the spectacle and profit from it. Just like us who have witnessed all this in front of the big screen, we do not regard the various spectacles in the movie as entertainment and excitement. Continue to watch these bloody and horrifying scenes continue to happen?
The ultimate visual feast
This film is Jordan. Peel's highest-budget film to date, with a $68 million budget, far surpassed "Get Out" at $4.5 million and "Us" at $20 million. If these funds were not used to hire his "Robert De Niro" at a high price, it must be used to hire Nolan director of royal photography to shoot "Dunkirk" and " Interstellar effect " The famous cinematographer Hoyt van Hoytema (Hoyte van Hoytema), to create a captivating epic picture for the film that will leave the audience in awe. Hoyt skillfully combines still photography and motion capture, and uses 65mm negative IMAX cameras to capture stunning scenes, from challenging night scenes to vast mountains, these vast images seem to penetrate the shadows. The screen in the hall embeds the magnificent desert landscape into our soul, allowing us to achieve the ultimate immersive and immersive viewing experience.
In addition to the high-standard visual production, "No!" also has a very dazzling performance in hearing. Compared with traditional horror films, which use orchestral to create grand horror tension, or use electronic synthetic instruments to present sharp sound effects that make people feel chilly, "No!" is enough for the silent silence alone. It made the audience feel a lot of unease. The soundtrack is a quintessential western tune from Michael Abels, a co-author of the past two films, who miraculously combines nostalgic-movie tunes with disturbing action-adventure tunes , the simple melody intertwined with the radical and upright strings, the shocking woodwind instrument , and the comfortable whistle, combined with the realistic pictures that make people teary, are definitely the key elements of "No!" with great emotional tension.
Don't try to understand it, feel it. As a "Jordon Peele" movie,
not only found the "best partner" Daniel. Kaluuya plays the protagonist Anjie, and integrates into his own horror film style. Of course, there are many criticisms and satires of modern society, history and culture. "No!" is a love letter to the film industry, yes, but it's not just about the chaos of humans' blind pursuit of spectacle, but also a critique of fast food culture, a refutation of racial issues, and a condemnation of the modern film industry , and even further explores the primordial nature of human and animal nature.
However, Jordan. Peele doesn't answer these questions directly in the film, nor does he explain the other mysteries he hides throughout the film. It is undeniable that the biggest problem with "No!" is that the amount of information in the movie is too large, which makes it difficult for many audiences to digest it quickly when watching the movie, but we don't have to really understand the plot, or even explore the hidden meaning behind it, just like many movies. An open-ended ending that leaves suspense at the end, without providing clear answers and letting the audience figure it out for themselves, could make the movie less interesting if we understood what the movie really meant. These unsolved puzzles have become a feature of No! So stop trying to sort out the social issues this film wants to discuss, and try to feel Jordan with your heart. Peel's painstaking masterpiece.
