John Marston
GAF's very own treasure goblin
It actually did the opposite for me but I still won't go see it in the theatre.
Ok maybe on a wednesday afternoon when there's only 4 of us
-
Hey Guest. Check out your NeoGAF Wrapped 2025 results here!
Disclosure Day | Official Teaser | A film by Steven Spielberg
- Thread starter Cosmic Smash
- Start date
Ok maybe on a wednesday afternoon when there's only 4 of us
Hawking Radiation
Wants to watch an Event Horizon porno
Correct. Just came back from an advanced screening in my area. It is indeed meh.
Trilobit
Absolutely Cozy
The trailers only gave me a taste of blandness watching them. If not even they can excite people then there's little hope for the movie itself. I'd like to see this kind of alien movie made by some really interesting directors like Villeneuve or Garland. Spielberg, although highly skilled, seems to be on autopilot. He has no hunger anymore.
Last edited:
I would appreciate an old school Spielberg film. But his output lately feels out of touch, like he is clueless what to do and relies on a skewed sense of "what do the kids like these days?". Plus his cinematography.....ewww.
I would prefer if he just made sub-100 mill flicks where he could do things his own way, maybe we'd see more passion.
Nocty
Currently Steaming
It's also one of his weakest films ever made, sadly.
I get what they were trying to do, but it was extremely cookie cutter plot wise. Anyone who has been remotely following the UAP scene will be wholeheartedly underwhelmed.
Reizo Ryuu
Member
Saw it in IMAX.
It was alright
It was alright
near
Gold Member
Sounds like you haven't seen The Fabelmans.
Superposition
Member
I watched it today.
Although the beginning is intriguing and fast-paced, the script falls apart before the end of the film. The sci-fi aspect should have been much more detailed and substantial for a Spielberg film, and If you're watching it specifically for sci-fi, you might be disappointed. The acting and visual techniques in some of the scenes were cool, but that's about it. 6/10
Although the beginning is intriguing and fast-paced, the script falls apart before the end of the film. The sci-fi aspect should have been much more detailed and substantial for a Spielberg film, and If you're watching it specifically for sci-fi, you might be disappointed. The acting and visual techniques in some of the scenes were cool, but that's about it. 6/10
Last edited:
Nocty
Currently Steaming
agreed. The last 30 mins was painful. It did start really well.
GateofD
Member
SirKicksalot
Member
Fabelmans is pure movie magic. I assume people avoid it for the same reason I did - on paper, it just reads like a narcissistic experiment. It's really wonderful though. Top 5 Spielberg for me.
Days like these...
Have a Blessed Day
You know big movies always have glowing gushing impressions in the beginning from YouTubers and influencers and their ilk so when the impressions are just ok or good that means something
Last edited:
Trilobit
Absolutely Cozy
When influencers can only say "it's such a fun movie" you know it'll be straight up trash.
Hideous Snake
Gold Member
Already booked for Saturday. This is going to be a fun watch! Hopefully..
Grildon Tundy
Member
Hearing underwhelming reports. Bummer. Part of me was hoping for Matrix-style mindblow.
Guess that's inevitable. I've delved into some wild conspiracy stuff that makes Disclosure Day seem pat. Plus I'm not a teenager anymore.
Guess that's inevitable. I've delved into some wild conspiracy stuff that makes Disclosure Day seem pat. Plus I'm not a teenager anymore.
analog_future
Resident Crybaby
I mean, no lol. The BFG, Always, 1941, etc.. I'd imagine this outgrosses about half of the films he's done.
Nocty
Currently Steaming
yeah CE will always be my favourite in this genre. They nailed it.
Nocty
Currently Steaming
my twitter feed is absolutely rammed full of bot accounts slamming the movie, most of them saying combinations of the above.
Somebody clearly spent some money on this, the question is, why?
I saw the film very early, it is not bad by any stetch. I think it's Spielbergs weakest film, but still.
Mengy
wishes it were bannable to say mean things about Marvel
I haven't seen it yet but a friend of mine saw it last night, and wow he really did not like it. Said its a fine film technically but its also kinda boring and the story is kind of lame, not at all what he expected. He thinks its one of Spielburgs worst films? 
Grildon Tundy
Member
My guess is Twitter saw you saw this thread, with people being meh on it, so twitter is feeding you similar stuff. Or they've tied posters here to their Twitter accounts, so you interacted, and are blending their algo with theirs.
my twitter feed is absolutely rammed full of bot accounts slamming the movie, most of them saying combinations of the above.
Somebody clearly spent some money on this, the question is, why?
I saw the film very early, it is not bad by any stetch. I think it's Spielbergs weakest film, but still.
Seems to happen to me a lot with specific video game topics. E.g. I read a thread on here, then I get Twitter posts with like 10K views (hyper-niche). Not sure of the exact function but I think there's a link.
Meaning there is probably a vein on Twitter saying DD is the best movie ever, but you and I aren't getting served that content.
Last edited:
Nocty
Currently Steaming
Grildon Tundy
Member
It's an alternate explanation to your supposition that there's a coordinated campaign against the movie. But I seem to have confused and/or bored you. Sorry for engaging, I guess.Me reading this post about algowotsts and shit
SirKicksalot
Member
It makes recent alien lore easily digestible. My woman is not really familiar with this and she was captivated. It was a thrill ride for her and now she won't stop talking about aliens and conspiracies and even came up with Project Blue Beam herself lmao
I thought it was neat but strangely non-thrilling for a Spielberg movie. It tries to have Minority Report's pacing and structure but ends up feeling like The Post with aliens.
However, the remote viewing/control scenes are awesome.
The background war build-up is identical to the extended version of The Abyss! I know it was adopted by a conspiracy theory (they'll reveal themselves when we're about to nuke the planet) but it felt strange to see a very similar plot unfold.
I thought it was neat but strangely non-thrilling for a Spielberg movie. It tries to have Minority Report's pacing and structure but ends up feeling like The Post with aliens.
However, the remote viewing/control scenes are awesome.
The background war build-up is identical to the extended version of The Abyss! I know it was adopted by a conspiracy theory (they'll reveal themselves when we're about to nuke the planet) but it felt strange to see a very similar plot unfold.
Mr Reasonable
Completely Unreasonable
This is getting middling reviews, but I'll probably try and catch it sooner rather than later.
Nocty
Currently Steaming
John Marston
GAF's very own treasure goblin
SirKicksalot
Member
It's not a movie for cynics and jaded people. I mean that's the whole point of it, the alien stuff is secondary to the actual story about the benefits optimism and empathy. A healthier message than Close Encounters, that's for sure!
The antagonist being 110% done with the bullshit and taking a comfy front seat to disclosure is so good. The "how could you do this to me bro" speech to both traitors is funny and endearing. What a great actor.
LostDonkey
Member
Didn't enjoy it. Dragged on way too long and just didn't feel like a Spielberg movie.
The overall special effects were very disappointing and the aliens looked trash.
Trailer made it seem like it was something else.
Colin Firth was excellent though.
The overall special effects were very disappointing and the aliens looked trash.
Trailer made it seem like it was something else.
Colin Firth was excellent though.
Dev1lXYZ
Member
When I was a kid, my dad and his buddies decided to go see Platoon. When they got back, they were pretty messed up. They had all been over there and that movie wrecked them.
This movie was my Platoon. There isn't any high drama or any tragic story scenes like that movie, but there was an underlying current that Spielberg nailed in this movie that hit me pretty hard. I wouldn't say that I felt entertained, but more like acknowledged.
This movie was my Platoon. There isn't any high drama or any tragic story scenes like that movie, but there was an underlying current that Spielberg nailed in this movie that hit me pretty hard. I wouldn't say that I felt entertained, but more like acknowledged.
How many times were you snatched up by a light in the sky and anally probed that you equate an alien movie with PTSD from JUNGLE WARFARE??????
Wow.
Dev1lXYZ
Member
The fact that your mind immediately jumped to "alien anal probing" kind of proves my point.
I wasn't comparing encounters with extraterrestrials to Vietnam. I was comparing the feeling of seeing an experience reflected on screen that most people dismiss with a joke before they even listen to what you're actually saying.
Sometimes a story isn't entertaining so much as it makes you feel seen. That's why veterans like my father and his buddies connected with Platoon. It's why people going through addiction, divorce, illness, grief, PTSD, or spiritual experiences can have a strong reaction to a film that others barely think twice about.
Spielberg is toast. Unbelievably bad. Like something from a decrepit JJ Abrams and Damon Lindelof. A meaningless wild goose chase, but it's boring, and a mystery box, but completely failing to inspire wonder and curiosity. Zero trust toward the audience, either. Every event is narrated by someone in the film as it happens.
RSMan
Member
I won't go into details, but as someone with first hand experience relating to this topic, the final 15 minutes hit quite hard and stirred up some emotions.
Looking at it purely as a film, though, the execution is incredibly bland. The acting is flat, the set pieces are largely forgettable, and the payoff simply isn't worth the 2 hour 30 minute runtime.
I understand that the movie's goal is to present a form of soft disclosure while remaining somewhat grounded in reality, but it could have been handled far better.
The train sequence is easily the highlight of the entire film. If there had been more moments like that and fewer drawn out remote viewing scenes, the movie would have been much more engaging.
As it stands, there's an interesting message buried underneath, but the journey to get there is far less compelling than it should have been.
Weakest Spielberg movie for sure.
Looking at it purely as a film, though, the execution is incredibly bland. The acting is flat, the set pieces are largely forgettable, and the payoff simply isn't worth the 2 hour 30 minute runtime.
I understand that the movie's goal is to present a form of soft disclosure while remaining somewhat grounded in reality, but it could have been handled far better.
The train sequence is easily the highlight of the entire film. If there had been more moments like that and fewer drawn out remote viewing scenes, the movie would have been much more engaging.
As it stands, there's an interesting message buried underneath, but the journey to get there is far less compelling than it should have been.
Weakest Spielberg movie for sure.
The Goddamn Mike
Member
So, this is pretty bad then? I'm not surprised.
Spielberg hasn't made a good film since Munich. I say this being a huge fan...well, I was previously. That one (Munich) is great. Yet, he, at times, much later in his career, has implied he disowns the film for being too nihilistic. I'm like: For fuck's sake, where are your balls? This is the guy who filmed Indiana Jones putting a single bullet through the heads of multiple henchmen and then had a crisis of conscience later in life about the handguns in ET. I think he's lost it...completely.
Ordell Robbie needs to have a conversation with Steve. Spielberg is Louis (in case this isn't clear)
I'll see this when it's streaming.
Spielberg hasn't made a good film since Munich. I say this being a huge fan...well, I was previously. That one (Munich) is great. Yet, he, at times, much later in his career, has implied he disowns the film for being too nihilistic. I'm like: For fuck's sake, where are your balls? This is the guy who filmed Indiana Jones putting a single bullet through the heads of multiple henchmen and then had a crisis of conscience later in life about the handguns in ET. I think he's lost it...completely.
Ordell Robbie needs to have a conversation with Steve. Spielberg is Louis (in case this isn't clear)
I'll see this when it's streaming.
DKehoe
Gold Member
Has he? What has he said about it? Not that I'm doubting you, just curious to read it. I just watched this the other day. I know Kushner still very much stands by it. I also remember reading that Spielberg got Kusher to come round to his to watch Munich together before they made The Fabelmans so it seemed like it was one he still feels connected to.
Hideous Snake
Gold Member
I'm going in 5 hours. The mixed reception is a bit worrying but honestly if I finish watching the movie while feeling entertained then that's enough. Not expecting a masterpiece
Darkmakaimura
Can You Imagine What SureAI Is Going To Do With Garfield?
Yeah I just read the whole plot on Wikipedia and it's anything but....
The Goddamn Mike
Member
I could be wrong, but I recall reading an interview transcript in the early to mid 2010s in which he unnecessarily criticized his own film as too pessimistic in tone. I admit my use of "disowned" is entirely too dramatic. I'll try to find a source when I have a minute. In the meantime, I withdraw this comment. I'm old and I drink so there is a non-zero chance I imagined this. I still maintain Munich is his last great film and he's gotten soft.
Heimdall_Xtreme
Hermen Hulst Fanclub's #1 Member
Well, the general public says it's a boring movie, giving it a score of 5 or 6.
It's one of Spielberg's worst, like War of the Worlds.
It's one of Spielberg's worst, like War of the Worlds.
Darkmakaimura
Can You Imagine What SureAI Is Going To Do With Garfield?
Reading the plot, it sounds very tropish and sappy and that's a downer.
What would be really entertaining is irl disclosure. Looking forward to stock markets collapsing and religious wars and panic and all that fun.
Hey maybe people will stop tripping out on transgender issues and focus trans-stellar/transdimensional issues instead.
What would be really entertaining is irl disclosure. Looking forward to stock markets collapsing and religious wars and panic and all that fun.
Hey maybe people will stop tripping out on transgender issues and focus trans-stellar/transdimensional issues instead.
Trilobit
Absolutely Cozy
I would have preferred to have seen an actual Disclosure Day One movie. But I think the religious angle would be a bit tiresome. There wouldn't really be any religious panic, people don't go to war because of schools teaching the theory of evolution and abiogenesis. Many religions also wouldn't really care about some little green man appearing.
It'd be a different story if they were violent and going to invade, but then we'd just have a normal alien invasion film. Now that I think about it I think it's very hard to make an exciting movie without adding lots of car chase scenes. You'd need to crank up the drama to unimaginable and unrealistic levels to make panic seem realistic.
Last edited: