Close Encounters of the Fifth Kind
Close Encounters of the Fifth Kind

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Close Encounters of the Fifth Kind

2020
Movie
120 min
English

Dr. Steven Greer’s previous works, SIRIUS and UNACKNOWLEDGED, broke crowdfunding records and ignited a grassroots movement. CLOSE ENCOUNTERS OF THE FIFTH KIND features groundbreaking video and photographic evidence and supporting interviews from prominent figures such as Adam Curry of Princeton’s PEAR Lab; legendary civil rights attorney Daniel Sheehan, and Dr. Russell Targ, who headed the CIA’s top secret remote viewing program. Their message: For thousands of people, contact has begun. This is their story.

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IMDb3.4/10
Director: J.P. LosyGenres: Documentary, Mystery

Plot Summary

This documentary explores the concept of a 'consciousness connected to extraterrestrial intelligence,' often referred to as the 'Fifth Kind' of encounter. It delves into alleged human-alien interactions and communication methods, suggesting a global movement to achieve this connection. The film presents interviews and evidence to support the idea that humanity is on the verge of a mass contact event.

Critical Reception

The film was met with a generally negative reception from critics, who often cited its pseudoscientific claims and lack of rigorous evidence as major drawbacks. Audiences were similarly divided, with some finding the subject matter intriguing and others dismissing it as unsubstantiated speculation.

What Reviewers Say

  • Criticized for its speculative nature and lack of scientific backing.

  • Viewers are divided, with some finding the topic fascinating and others unconvincing.

  • Often labeled as pseudoscience by those seeking factual evidence.

Google audience: Information on specific Google user reviews and their consensus is not readily available.

Fun Fact

The film's director, J.P. Losy, is also credited as the writer and producer, taking a hands-on approach to the documentary's creation.

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misubisu

I've been watching a lot of video content on UAP related topics, since the bombshell that David Grusch dropped last week. I was not expecting this one to hold my attention, or go in the direction that it did... It is full of interesting an...