The following contains spoilers for Jordan Peele's Nope. Now in theaters.

It's not a novel take to say that Jordan Peele is one of the best directors working today. When he made his debut with 2017's Get Out, he shocked everyone who saw him simply as one half of the comedy duo Key and Peele. Since then, he has gone on to craft two more provocative movies that solidified and showcased his deep understanding of the filmmaking process. And while Get Out and Us had their own striking visual flares, Nope took his pursuit of spectacle to a new level.

Although every viewer wants to give him credit, Peele is humble and smart enough to know that his vision would not be realized without the hard work and support provided by his team. It's so clear that he understands this fact that he subtly made Nope a love letter to an often overlooked, yet integral, part of an art form that many all love. That group is the film crew who make the magic on every feature possible. Let's take a moment to step back from praising Peele's brilliance and examine how he honored those who helped bring his vision to life.

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Jordan Peele loves to pay homage to both influential people and works. So much so that he even made a subtle nod to one of the most iconic animes, Akira, in Nope. But that is not the only nod to those he reveres in his latest work. Every major character in the film, save Steven Yeun's Jupe, are individuals who work in positions that are often overlooked. Nope's Haywood Hollywood Horses family acts as a window into the outlook of those essential workers who pour themselves and their lives into making the project come to fruition. Everyone the Haywoods enlist to help is an artisan or technical worker who often doesn't get the recognition they deserve.

The film's protagonist, OJ Haywood, is portrayed as a truly dedicated and hardworking man. He doesn't do his work for the acclaim; he does it because he cares about the legacy his forefathers created and making sure it is enshrined in history. The terrifying circumstances that surround his home do not stop him from wanting to return and do the things that need to be taken care of. This could mirror the strenuous circumstances, long hours and personal sacrifices many crew members make while they make movies for audiences to enjoy. When speaking to Emerald about his dedication, he reveals that he didn't love his work at first but, over time, came to realize and value its worth.

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This moment circles back in the film's climax when OJ wears his Scorpion King crew sweatshirt during his most courageous effort. The bolded white lettered "Crew" on his back pops out from his orange hoodie and makes a strong statement as he rides away from the alien. In this same scene, the cinematographer Antlers Holst shows off his own dedication to his craft. The gruff artist represents a contingent of artists, the directors of photography, who often get overshadowed by the director's vision. Unless they are Roger Deakins or Emmanuel Lubezki, they are often not recognized for the painstaking work required to achieve the striking images they capture. Antlers' death when attempting to achieve the perfect shot is reminiscent of Quint's death in Jaws: a man who had dedicated his life to the sea and a survivor of a great tragedy that is ultimately lost while attempting to achieve his greatest success.

These moments of salutation can be found throughout the entirety of the film and could be written about for ages. But this one lesson that audiences should take from Nope is simple: give praise to those who deserve recognition and don't usually receive it. There is a reason that credit sequences are lengthy. It takes a village to make these spectacles, and misfires like Scorpion King happen.

Nope is now playing in theaters.