DISCLOSURE DAY
Steven Spielberg’s latest hit, Disclosure Day, is now available to own and add to your physical media library. It’s one of the best films of the year, and Universal Pictures Home Entertainment has released it on 4K, Blu-Ray, and Digital. I think its another exceptional film from one of our greatest living directors. He’s channeling all of the themes and topics he’s worked on in his career and brought them all forward in this film.
Steven Spielberg has spent his career exploring what may be out there beyond planet Earth. It’s a well-known fact that there are government files regarding extra-terrestrials, sightings, and touch down sites like Area 51 that are being kept from the public. Steven Spielberg wants to know the ramifications of what could happen if all of that classified data got dumped to into the public’s hands. Josh O’Connor stars as Daniel Kellner who becomes a target after stealing hard drives and files full of classified data. Colin Firth’s, character Noah Scalan, is the CEO of a tech company who’s targeting Daniel for those files. Meanwhile in Kansas City, Emily Blunt plays Margaret Fairchild, a meteorologist who wants more for her life and career. She has a hot musician boyfriend (Russell) who wants to settle down and make a living there. A cardinal flies into their apartment one day and makes eye contact with Margaret. This seemingly innocent encounter is the catalyst for Margaret’s strange behavior where she starts speaking multiple languages including a foreign clicking sound without any warning or understanding of what she’s doing. Daniel and Margaret find themselves on the run trying to escape Noah Scanlon and government entities out to find them. Colman Domingo also stars in the film as Hugo Wakefield, a whistleblower working side by side aiding in Daniel’s escape.
SPECIAL FEATURES
-“Encountering the Unknown: Inside Disclosure Day” (54 minutes) – a deep dive into the making of the film covering angle. Spielberg discusses the origins of this filming and collaborating with screenwriter, David Koepp. Costume Designer Paul Tazewell discusses his costume, inside the props and set design, and the acting ensemble talks about working with Spielberg
-“Spielberg & Williams: A Legendary Collaboration” (4 minutes) – Disclosure Day marks the 30th film for Steven Spielberg and composer John Williams. It’s a treat to see Williams in his element conducting the orchestra for his latest film score.
Here’s an “unboxing” video for TikTok with more of my thoughts
Here’s my original review
