RockFromSpace

Speak No Evil does an excellent job of building up tension and an increaseing sense of dread. The way the narrative slowly builds is very well done, but it doesn't really build to anything very interesting or deeply meaningful, instead opting for a 'twist' that isn't really a twist, and a third act that doesn't pay off the narrative in an interesting or shocking way.

The acting is very good, with the whole small cast really doing an excellent job. I get the feeling that rather than trying for universal appeal, it's a specific cultural comment I can't connect to.

I love a good dark ending, but this one just felt a bit boring and generic. Ultimately the film had great qualities, but didn't really stand out.

Christmas Bloody Christmas is by no means a work of pure cinematic genius, but I thought it was fun and I enjoyed it.

The acting, though not fantastic, is certainly passable and definitely above average for this type of production. I was rooting for the main character, and that's what's important for a cheesy horror film to keep me interested.

The plot is pretty bare bones, with just enough setup to get the mayhem going, and that's all that was needed. I'm not looking for too much explanation or backstory from a murderous Santa movie. The sex scene was kind of funny and awkward in a way that seemed pretty realistic, and fit the tone of the film well.

As the holiday carnage ramps up, there's a bunch of fun over the top moments, and the plot progression didn't rely too much on laughably poor decisions from the characters, which I always appreciate in a horror film.

Kick back with a drink, put on your worst Christmas sweater, and enjoy the ride!

I really enjoyed nope. It's bit more slow and subtle than Peele's previous films, and I thought that fit very well with the story.

The long panning shots really gave an excellent sense of scale to the Ranch/country setting and the foreboding atmosphere didn't rely too much on darkness to create a sense of mystery and suspense.

Normally I'm not a big fan of films where it's Hollywood being nostalgic about Hollywood, but in this case it worked, due to great writing, an excellent cast, and some good design choices.

The fact that Nope is written, directed and produced by one man gives it an auteur quality that is in many ways lacking in modern cinema. That will also guarantee it's not for everyone, but I'm a fan. Can't wait to see what Jordan Peele comes up with next!