Close Encounters of the Third Kind

I didn't mind the slow boil, and was intrigued, but I didn't really buy into the characters or enjoy journeying with them. Roy's character development and motivation for his choice are absent or unconvincing. I liked the air traffic control scene and the overall air of mystery at the beginning. The ending was really good and had some truly amazing shots (but also a bit creepy and uncreative in the alien designs). I appreciated the craft but not all of it worked for me... so it'd be between like and meh for me if I could.

If you want a movie that will leave you wondering how much time is left until you realize the slow pacing and poor writing will eventually lead to nothing…Look no further! The middle of the film is hard to watch and ultimately pointless.

All the positive reviews = nostalgia
5.5

The hook of a movie should interest the audience and make them question whats going on.
Sometimes the answer to the question, the reveal, is a little over done, annoyingly stretched out across the movie, leading to a disappointing watch

This movie had me locked in

Rating: 8.7/10 ⭐️

Revisiting a classic Spielberg masterpiece. I honestly think this is one of the most breathtaking sci-fi movies ever made; the wonder still hits perfectly.

What Worked:
• Blinding, colorful lights honestly make the UFOs look completely alive.
• Dreyfuss brings a manic energy that totally grounds Roy’s obsession for me.
• John Williams’ five-tone theme is genius and totally pops at the end.

The Friction:
• The middle household breakdown part really dragged for me.
• Loud family arguments occasionally pulled me out of the awe-inspiring vibe.

Verdict:
Watch for a gorgeous, timeless masterpiece. Skip if slow 70s pacing annoys you.

Not my favorite but even so I think it's a good moment to watch the aliens movie from Spielberg.

Last week I had this conversation with the projectionist at work if he heard the rumors about Disclosure Day being a secret sequel for Close Encounters and he wants that to be true so bad. He’s gonna watch it today and on Friday he’ll tell me if it’s good.