Alien Intervention

I'm going to admit that I'm not an impartial viewer here, because I am GREG GBARA'S biggest fan. I mean anytime he's on my screen I just swoon. And not because he's a hunky dreamboat, which he is, but because he's such a TREMENDOUS talent. I mean, the man went to Juilliard for heaven's sake people! So anything he does just comes with that additional layer of nuance and intuition that only a top ace actor can possess. And boy oh boy from the moment he appears to the moment he exits, I was simply raptured, sitting on the edge of my plether lazy boy gripping my jumbo iced tea JUST WAITING for the poetry to drip from his lips. And you bet your bottom dollar, it did. In spades. WATCH THIS FILM. SUPPORT THIS GREAT ACTOR.

Based on the title and the poster art, I expected something more like that film "contact" where it's firmly rooted in sci fi. But really I thought this was more a movie like "the station agent" where it's a thoughtful character study that explores the human condition and our quest for purpose and meaning. Honestly I'd of given this a higher score, but I was struggling with the tone and story for the first 20 min for the above stated reasons of title and poster art.

But overall, I really enjoyed this and found the message relevant and moving and quite liked the journey the main character takes.

Would definitely recommend.

This is an entertaining and very warmly crafted sci-fi indie drama where character and motivation rule the day, rather than elaborate special effects. It's both a "woman's picture" and also something very universal, with excellent performances and resonant dialogue that delivers on its themes without being show-offy about any aspect of the production. The performances are all very strong, with Gregory Jbara really nailing his colorful supporting role. The film also benefits from some casually stylish imagery, which pains a nice portrait, yet never calls overt attention to itself. We need more films like this one.

Sat down and watched with my husband not expecting much but after five minutes we both looked at one another saying 'wow this is actually pretty good.' And the ending did not disappoint. It honestly made me wonder what comes next in this story as it suggests a new beginning for the main character full of possibilities.

Loved the mom character. Reminds me of my own. And the husband was actually sympathetic which is funny because I was prepared to not like him. There are a few swear words but this is definitely a family friendly film.

The camera work was absolutely gorgeous in this film. A few desert shots were just awe inspiring.

I'll be honest, thought this looked like a dumb alien movie but the trailer seemed interesting so gave it a shot cause for three bucks why not? And it was a pretty satisfying film. The characters were all three dimensional, even the alien guy. Maybe there were some slow moments in the beginning but once the government agent guy ( from blue bloods) showed up it brought a new energy to the story and was very fun.

I didn't quite get what happened with the mom in the end but it's safe to assume what you think happened did happen. I loved the coyote stuff. Usually they are presented as negative in films so to see them as mystical and good was refreshing.