Spielberg's 'Disclosure Day' Defended as Cinematic Masterpiece in Italian Review
An ArtsLife review from Italy defends Steven Spielberg's film 'Disclosure Day' against critics on YouTube who dismiss it as 'old' and 'infantile.' The reviewer describes it as a 'boundless masterpiece' and a 'pure dream,' running for 145 minutes, which includes 10 minutes of credits featuring music by John Williams. Spielberg’s cinematic style is praised as an 'architecture of choreographed action,' with Janusz Kaminski’s cinematography reflecting the colors of the 1950s and 1960s. A train scene evokes memories of 'The Fabelmans,' while another segment featuring 'bad' characters and lost loved ones illustrates the film's brilliance. The review counters nostalgia claims, emphasizing themes of universal order and urging viewers to reconnect with family, likening it to 'Close Encounters of the Third Kind' and 'E.T.'
Key facts
- Steven Spielberg's new film is titled 'Disclosure Day'.
- The film runs 145 minutes, with 10 minutes of end credits.
- John Williams composed the music suite for the end credits.
- Janusz Kaminski served as cinematographer, using yellow/green/blue palettes.
- The review compares the film to 'Close Encounters of the Third Kind' and 'E.T.'.
- A sequence with a level crossing and train is highlighted as a large-scale realization from 'The Fabelmans'.
- The review defends the film against YouTube critics calling it 'old' or 'infantile'.
- The film is described as a 'desperate appeal' for universal order and human connection.
Entities
Artists
- Steven Spielberg
- John Williams
- Janusz Kaminski
Institutions
- ArtsLife
Sources
- Artslife —