Steven Spielberg's latest movie, Disclosure Day, opened last week. My husband and I saw it in the comforts of one of those movie theaters with servers, menus, and cocktails. I chose to pig out and he chose to get catch a buzz. Both of us worried if the movie would be yet another Hollywood production about trans-rights, the environment, how God is a fairy tale, evil America, etc. The last movie I got him to take me to was Conclave. Before that, we went to the last James Bond movie. For those of you who saw those two movies, you know what I mean. We took a long movie hiatus. I am an author and also an avid believer in aliens and many conspiracy theories. Those who know me, know that I love Ancient Aliens and other UFO types of shows and documentaries. Disclosure Day appeared to be something that we both would enjoy.
Without spoiling it, the movie begins with a whistle-blower who escapes a deep-state department of the government with alien files. The other plot involves a weather girl who seems to have an extraterrestrial awakening. Both sub-plots merge. The movie is filled with action, but not the kind of E.T. action that you might expect. The main conflict is not with the aliens, but with the U.S. deep-state and the lengths that it will take to conceal their alien findings. Other conspiracy theories are brought into the storyline as well, for example, there is a definite nod to MK Ultra.
Josh O'Connor, Emily Blunt, and Colin Firth convincely play their roles. I especially was impressed with Blunt who managed to fully suspend my belief during several scenes. Colman Domingo plays a very interesting character, Hugo Wakefield. He had me wondering more about his backstory. Was he a human-alien hybrid? Would love another movie with more Hugo. The action scenes had me on the edge of my seat. There were some creepy scenes with animals that were unnerving. Without specifically getting into the ending, I liked the mixed footage of actual prior releases from the White House and Steven's imagination.
Spielberg also brings up religion. Eve Hewson plays "Jane", the girlfriend of Josh O'Connor's character. She was a nun who thought she had lost her calling. Some religious figures fear that aliens would be worshipped, and even disprove the Bible. Jane asks her friend, a Mother Superior of her church, about this very predicament. Her reply was simple: Why would God create a vast universe and only put life on one planet? As a Christian, I couldn't agree more. Aliens do not disprove God, then only add another layer.
On a side note, the White House released more UAP (or UFO) footage over the weekend. I wonder if this was coordinated with the movie's release. Years ago, I went to an alien convention and attended a seminar by Jonathan Young (a professor who frequents Ancient Aliens). He spoke about the partnership between the U.S. and Hollywood in prepartion for a full extraterrestrial release. Looks like he is onto something.
This movie is not perfect. There are some holes. But it's extremely entertaining. We left the theater with many thought-provoking questions. My husband didn't like the movie as much as I did, but Hollywood is back!
5/5 Stars
