Nope

This movie is a masterpiece and I’m not prepared to hear anything less. The key takeaway from the overarching story is the theme of spectacle and the lengths that people are willing to go for even an ounce of fame. Jupe’s entire plotline shows that even in light of such a tragic event, he still managed to idolise the situation and take away something positive from it. In his mind he was special - someone that was almost “chosen” to survive - when in reality he was just extremely lucky. In the same way Jupe attempted to take advantage of Jean Jacket for his own personal gain, both he and Gordy were victims of exploitation, taken advantage of just for some ridiculous TV show and good ratings. At a certain point in the movie OJ brings up the question of what a bad miracle is. Something that many people were confused about is the shoe that was perfectly stood upright during Jupe’s flashback - but that’s exactly what it was: a bad miracle. Something that in the moment, aided his survival as a focal point, yet was part of something horrific. A one-in-a-million phenomenon that happened under the worst circumstances, and something he held onto for the rest of his life until his tragic death - when the realisation set in that he was never special. In my opinion there are also three different sides of the spectrum when it comes to fame-seeking, seen through OJ, Emerald, and Antlers. Emerald Haywood wanted all the fame, yet she wasn’t willing to put in any effort. Antlers was obsessed with his work to the point where he would die for it, and he was solely there for the shot of a lifetime. Then there was OJ who stood as the middle ground between them. He wasn’t too bothered about being famous, nor was he willing to risk his life solely for Jean Jacket. Instead he put in the effort to stop the threat and, above all, wanted to protect his sister. The film also showed that OJ and Jean Jacket shared a certain level of respect. Throughout the story OJ treated his horses with dignity and care, seeing them as family rather than tools to be exploited. That’s where OJ differed from Jupe, and from much of society. One key moment is when OJ’s horse lays down on the floor so he can mount it - this reflects his deep connection with animals, while also mirroring an earlier scene with his father. It was honestly sad that Jean Jacket had to die, since it was an animalistic being that was only acting on its natural instincts. In the end it was exploited and killed. The way the characters’ attitudes shifted throughout the movie added so much depth and it was done phenomenally. It was a fantastic horror movie filled with deep metaphorical meanings, disturbing imagery, and the classic Jordan Peele feel. The twist was great, and to me it’s the best out of Peele’s trilogy. The sound design - the distant screams of people who’d been consumed - the amazing camerawork panning across the beautiful landscape while constantly tracking Jean Jacket from afar, the visuals, and the absolutely unnerving atmosphere that was built up, all culminate into a generational final product with peak actors. This is exactly what a cinematic experience should be.