Steven Spielberg's next film, Disclosure Day, is getting rave early reactions.
The film stars Emily Blunt and Josh O'Connor, and it revolves around the revelation that we are not alone in the universe. Our alien neighbours look to be far creepier than the likes of E.T., however: the extraterrestrials have been revealed as having long, spindly fingers.
"I loved #DisclosureDay," says Gizmodo's Germain Lussier. "A dense roller coaster ride blending chase film, love story, & mystery, all wrapped in sci-fi wonder. It's Spielberg's best film in 20 years, filled w/ all the magic that makes his films so special, plus an all-time character/performance by Emily Blunt."
"#DisclosureDay is the weirdest movie Spielberg's ever made (complimentary)," says journalist Bill Bria. "Breathtaking compositions, David Koepp's X-FILES-meets-The Bible script is one big high-wire act, Emily Blunt's most accomplished performance, John Williams' best score in years. Riveting, moving stuff."
"In a shock to absolutely no one, Steven Spielberg has delivered another towering home run with #DisclosureDay," says Collider's Steven Weintraub. "I could go on and on about what I loved, but I was lucky enough to see the movie knowing almost nothing, and I strongly recommend you do the same. Stop watching the trailers. The one thing I will say: Emily Blunt is incredible. I know big summer movies aren't usually the kinds of performances that get awards-season attention, but once people see what she does in this…"
"Disclosure Day is ABSOLUTELY PHENOMENAL! Truly something special," says Rotten Tomatoes's Tessa Smith. "I was hanging onto every word, captivated by the story as it all played out. The score perfectly elevates every single scene. Part mystery, part Twilight Zone, something new entirely. I shed a tear at the end. WOW."
"DISCLOSURE DAY is top-tier Spielberg, as exhilarating as RAIDERS but with the emotional texture & increased ambition of his post-9/11 work," says IndieWire's Jim Hemphill. "Right from the opening, Spielberg lays down the gauntlet and reminds you that he does this stuff better than anybody in the history of film."
"I can't remember the last time I loved a Spielberg movie as much as #DisclosureDay – thrilling, funny, deeply emotional and impeccably acted (Emily Blunt, in particular, is astounding)," says TheWrap's Drew Taylor. "Full of mystery and wonder, it proves that nobody does it quite like Spielberg. Just great."
"#DisclosureDay is like E.T. and LOST in one," says media personality Brandon Davis. "Steven Spielberg is all in on engaging mystery and some astounding bits of camera work. Emily Blunt is exhaustingly good, Colman Domingo stands out. It's a mysterious, tense thrill that largely gives what it promises. Good movie."
"#DisclosureDay is profound and deeply human with a stellar Williams score," says journalist Simon Thompson. "Emotional and intelligent, it's the perfect companion piece to E.T. and Close Encounters. Superb performances across the board but Emily Blunt is wondrous. @disclosureday is truly soul-enriching Spielberg."
Disclosure Day arrives this June 12. In the meantime, check out our guide to all the most exciting upcoming movies of the year.
