According to early social media reactions reported by The Hollywood Reporter, critics and journalists who attended preview screenings of “Disclosure Day” are already calling the film one of Spielberg’s strongest efforts in decades, while singling out Emily Blunt’s lead performance as a standout.
Early Reactions Praise Spielberg’s Latest Sci Fi Epic
Collider editor Steven Weintraub wrote, “In a shock to absolutely no one, Steven Spielberg has delivered another towering home run with Disclosure Day. 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.” He also praised Emily Blunt, adding, “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…”
Slashfilm critic Bill Bria called the movie “the weirdest movie Spielberg’s ever made” in a positive sense, writing, “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.”
Gizmodo writer Germain Lussier described the film as “a dense roller coaster ride blending chase film, love story, and mystery, all wrapped in sci fi wonder.” He added, “It’s Spielberg’s best film in 20 years, filled with all the magic that makes his films so special, plus an all time character and performance by Emily Blunt.”
“Disclosure Day” stars Josh O’Connor, Colin Firth, Eve Hewson, Colman Domingo, and Wyatt Russell alongside Blunt. The film follows a whistleblower racing to expose a massive conspiracy surrounding extraterrestrial disclosure. Spielberg directed the project from a screenplay by Koepp, with Universal Pictures set to release the movie in IMAX theaters on June 12.
