It’s been eight years since Steven Spielberg directed a big summer movie – 2018’s ‘Ready Player One’ – and he’s revisiting a theme he’s always loved: first contact with alien life. He first explored this idea in his 1977 film, ‘Close Encounters of the Third Kind,’ and now returns to it with his new movie, ‘Disclosure Day‘.
The film’s trailers have subtly suggested an alien element, and the story begins with Dr. Daniel Kellner (Josh O’Connor) escaping the grasp of a government agency led by Noah Scanlon (Colin Firth). Kellner is then pursued relentlessly by Scanlon’s team, headed by Casper Boyd (Henry Lloyd-Hughes). Meanwhile, Kansas TV weather reporter Margaret Fairchild (Emily Blunt) unexpectedly discovers she possesses hidden linguistic abilities and powers. Though unaware of each other, Kellner and Fairchild are mysteriously drawn together, sharing a common goal that could change the world – if they can evade Scanlon’s dangerous plans. Central to the mystery is an otherworldly metal, extremely hazardous to handle and requiring extreme caution – it’s like a uniquely dangerous form of uranium.
I’ve been eagerly awaiting this film, and honestly, it’s best to go in knowing as little as possible – I wouldn’t dream of spoiling it for anyone! Everyone knows Spielberg’s always been fascinated by UFOs and life beyond Earth, and this movie really dives into that passion. It builds on ideas he’s explored before, touching on things like mind control and remote viewing. But true to his style, any alien life we encounter isn’t scary – they’re actually helpful and friendly. There is a conspiracy, like in ‘Close Encounters,’ but it doesn’t have quite the same grand visual scale. Still, it beautifully reinforces the idea that we’re definitely not alone in the universe.
Okay, so Emily Blunt and Colin Firth? Solid, as always – they deliver exactly what you’d expect. But the real surprise here is Callum Turner, making a huge leap into blockbuster territory, and honestly, he handles it beautifully. Spielberg, naturally, directs with his usual masterful touch. However, and this is a big ‘however,’ in a world increasingly dominated by AI, the film’s revelations don’t feel quite as groundbreaking as they maybe should. It’s good, don’t get me wrong, but it doesn’t quite reach the ‘wow’ factor I was hoping for.
Disclosure Day is neither a sequel or prequel to Close Encounters of the Third Kind but instead is more of a companion piece.
Here’s the Disclosure Day trailer….
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2026-06-09 19:23