REVIEW: 'Close Encounters Of The Fifth Kind' an encounter lacking focus

If you’ve heard the New World Order-type conspiracy theories that have been around for years, then “Close Encounters Of The Fifth Kind” likely will not be for you. Not everything in the documentary is divisive or wild, as there are plenty of theories presented that have been around for years, and are respected by many.

This isn’t a knock on Dr. Steven Greer’s past research or work , or the legit contacts he’s made, but rather the merits of an ego-driven, conspiracy theory-ridden film. The film features Greer’s protocol to communicate with aliens through CE5 protocol,which is alleged proactive, human-initiated communication with ETs mixed with wild conspiracy theories. If an outside, objective filmmaker did a documentary on the CE5 sessions then OK, but with Greer being attached it feels like an infomercial at times. Should the CE protocols be explored? Absolutely, but an outside voice would be needed to provide a fairer look.

Some of film’s negatives:

-There is a “cosmic defiance” to bypass the government for disclosure, which is’t a bad take , but when Greer compares it to civil rights movement it is a cringe-worthy moment.

-Mainstream media is trying to subvert true disclosure with “threat” narrative, and To The Stars is part of this “immense spin.” The film also claims the New York Times editorial board has worked secretly with National Security officials.

-One-world planetary government/ NWO conspiracy pushing based off of taking past quotes out of context comes just 17 minutes in….

-Points to prior film “Unacknowledged” multiple times as moving the needle on UFOs  in the mainstream, and used a clip of Aerosmith’s Steven Tyler talking about it on Joe Rogan’s podcast as some sort of endorsement for this claim.

There’s some good points discussed in the movie, like the important of consciousness and the science behind studying it. Russel Targ’s involvement, and remote-viewing parts of the film were a highlight. Aliens are passive, and subvert humans are more of a threat is another point made that doesn’t sound too far out.

“Close Encounters Of The Fifth Kind” comes off as a film confused, and lacking a specific focus. The documentary would have been better if it concentrated just on higher states of consciousness, rather mixing in controversial CE5 sessions , and divisive theories.

-By MIKE DAMANTE