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

After Jaws Spielberg made this wish was an flop then but I really had a good time watching this.
The effects was kind of impressive for being made in the 70s and the score was just incredible. But the first half was not so great as the second half.

Its not a bad movie.

Bun

Damn what a spectacle this movie is. I think the middle is a little slow, but the ending really makes up for it because it really builds to that point. Amazing score as always w John Williams. Classic Spielberg 9/10