Disclosure Day (2026)

Disclosure Day

• There’s really nothing that Steven Spielberg can’t do. I feel like he could take the smallest idea and completely revitalize it into something fantastic. That being said, while this does stick out in a memorable way, it definitely ranks lower in my list of favorite Spielbergs. When the film is good, it’s REALLY good. But a good chunk of it feels very….regular. The first two acts aren’t bad, but not amazing. It seems like your average “government hiding secrets” type thriller, and doesn’t really go past that. It held my attention the entire time, but it was all buildup that felt familiar. Then, the third act hits, and HOLD ON TO YOUR SEAT. The actual disclosure of alien life to the world are some of the best scenes in any film this year. I was so locked in, and it was executed perfectly. It’s the third act that saves the rest of the film. If it didn’t end the way it did, it would’ve been just a mediocre alien flick. But the buildup completely pays off, and the last 30-45 minutes has you devouring every single shot and detail. That’s all I’ll say about it, because you just have to be there to experience it. Another big highlight is how grounded the film is, while still obviously containing otherworldly elements. It feels believable and not too far of a stretch. There’s gonna be some moments that push reality, but at the same time, I was completely on board that it could actually be happening. Especially in the last scene, which feels so authentic. So to summarize the screenplay and story, the first two acts are a bit lackluster, but they really charge up the finale. The cast is pretty great, with solid performances from anyone. Josh O’Connor, Colman Domingo, and Colin Firth are outstanding as always, but Emily Blunt completely steals the show. It might be her career best, and I’m gonna be severely disappointed if she misses out on awards this year. Such fantastic range and a masterclass show of emotion. The score from John Williams is Oscar worthy once again, even at his age. It didn’t seem as prominent as his other scores that are in Spielberg films, but there were times where it really resonated with me. The cinematography was good, the sound design was good, and the VFX was good. Obviously, the film is good, but it doesn’t really go past “good”, at least until the third act. I would definitely recommend it to all sci-fi fans, though the whole “fiction” part of science fiction could maybe be changed to “non-fiction” for this. Who knows……anyways, this film is officially Berry Approved, so go see it now!