'Disclosure Day' Review: Spielberg's UFO Thriller Follows Rather Than Leads the Culture
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Owen Gleiberman
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Summary
A review of Steven Spielberg's thriller "Disclosure Day" about a rogue attempt to disclose U.S. government evidence of alien visitations. The article notes the ironic timing of the Trump administration releasing UFO/UAP files just before the film's release, suggesting it was a political distraction. While the film is described as an invigorating chase thriller, the review argues that Spielberg, who once led the culture, is now following decades of established UFO lore and mythology rather than breaking new ground.
Key quotes
· 3 pulledYou could say the Trump administration did a huge favor to 'Disclosure Day' by releasing a trove of America's UFO files — excuse me, UAP files — just last month.
It doesn't take rocket science to see why Trump released those files (can you say…distraction?).
It's an invigorating chase thriller, but where Spielberg once seemed to be leading the culture, he's now following decades of lore and mythology.
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