Spielberg’s Disclosure Day Called Interesting Failure by Reviewer
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A review of the film "Disclosure Day" describes it as an interesting failure that is somewhat more interesting than expected. The reviewer notes the movie is a little too long, with serviceable acting but no excellent or memorable characters. Portraits of America in the film are said to be below the charm and insight expected from director Steven Spielberg. Cinematic influences cited include E.T., Close Encounters, Sugarland Express, and possibly Jacob's Ladder, along with references to The Magic Flute. The reviewer mentions a Freudian interpretation surfaces near the end and never quite goes away. The film is graded as misunderstood but no better than an interesting failure.
What’s reported
The reviewer found "Disclosure Day" somewhat more interesting than expected.
The film is described as a little too long.
Acting is serviceable, but no characters are excellent or memorable.
Portraits of America are below the charm and insight expected from Spielberg.
Any time a character makes a speech, it is pretty mediocre.
Cinematic influences include E.T., Close Encounters, Sugarland Express, and possibly Jacob's Ladder.
The film includes references to The Magic Flute, including the Bergman cinematic version.
A Freudian interpretation surfaces near the end and never quite goes away.
The reviewer grades the film as misunderstood but no better than an interesting failure.
Key figures
Peter Thiel (mentioned in passing)
Ross Douthat (mentioned in passing)
Steven Spielberg (director referenced)
Reviewer (unnamed, from marginalrevolution.com)
Sources: marginalrevolution.com
