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The first reactions have arrived to the mysterious thriller “Unidentified Flying Objects” (UFO) directed by Steven Spielberg Disclosure day.
Early social media reviews from journalists and critics who have seen preview screenings of the Universal film say the sci-fi film is one of the director’s best films in years.
The film stars Emily Blunt and Josh O’Connor, and explores what would happen if humanity received proof that we are not alone.
Below is a sample of reactions:
He writes ColliderSteven Weintraub: “To the shock of absolutely no one, Steven Spielberg hit another towering home run with Disclosure day. I could go on and on about what I loved, but I was lucky enough to see the movie knowing next to nothing, and I highly recommend you do the same. Stop watching trailers. The only thing I will say: Emily Blunt is incredible. I know big summer movies aren’t usually the kind of shows that get awards season attention, but once people see what you’re doing in this…
Slash movieBill Brea: “Disclosure day It’s the strangest movie Spielberg has ever made (free). Breathtaking compositions, David Koepp’s “X-FILES” meets Biblical libretto is a major, sublime work, Emily Blunt’s most accomplished performance, and John Williams’ best score in years. Fixation and moving objects.
IndieWireJim Hemphill: “Disclosure day It is upper class Spielberg-like, exhilarating Raiders But with the emotional texture and heightened ambition of his post-9/11 work. From the beginning, Spielberg sets the challenge and reminds you that he does these things better than anyone else in the history of film.
Germain Lussier of Gizmodo: “I loved it Disclosure day. An intense rollercoaster ride that blends chase thrillers, love stories and mystery, all wrapped in sci-fi wonder. It’s Spielberg’s best film in 20 years, and it’s filled with all the charm that makes his films so special, as well as the most character/performance Emily Blunt has ever given.
Independent critic Tessa Smith:Disclosure day It is absolutely phenomenal! Really something special. I was hanging on every word, fascinated by the story as it unfolded. The score elevates every scene perfectly. Part mystery, part The twilight zonesomething completely new. I shed a tear at the end. amazing.”
Disclosure day It marks Spielberg’s first new film since 2022 Fabelmans It also stars Colman Domingo, Colin Firth, Wyatt Russell and Eve Hewson.
Disclosure day It marks Spielberg’s return to the UFO genre, and fans have speculated that it may be a sequel to the 1977 film. Close Encounters of the Third Kind. Blunt said empire magazine, “There are definitely questions it raises Close encounters Which is answered in Disclosure day“.
Appearing at the South by Southwest Film & TV Festival last month, Spielberg said about UFOs: “I don’t know any more than any of you, but I have a very strong suspicion that we’re not alone here on Earth right now — and I made a movie about it.”
Disclosure day They are likely to benefit from the so-called real-life detection movement, which has seen the Pentagon release previously classified (and largely discouraging) reports and videos related to anomalous aerial activity.
Below is the final trailer for the film, with Universal taking the unusual step of having Spielberg himself narrate the trailer, discussing his personal belief that we’re not alone. Tickets went on sale Wednesday for Disclosure daywhich opens June 12.
