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A group of friends uncovers an otherworldly object in a field.
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Jackie K. Cooper jackiekcooper.com 10/09/2019
6/10
It looks like your run of the mill sci-fi adventure - but it's not. Luke Hemsworth underplays his part and is that much more effective. Plus the movie has just enough of a twist to keep you watching every scene for clues as to what is going on. Go to Full Review
Alex Saveliev Film Threat 10/01/2019
3/10
With its slapdash editing, poor effects and a central creature that resembles a chopped-up Audrey II from The Little Shop of Horrors, Encounter sadly does little to improve Luke Hemsworth's filmography. Go to Full Review
Robert Kojder Flickering Myth 09/29/2019
1/5
There's just no way one talented actor can salvage inexperienced production. Encounter is a mess from beginning to end, and if the alien was real I doubt even it could repair the damage here Go to Full Review
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Russ G @RT78760655 Dec 26 I could give you a detailed rundown but anything beyond "Sucks Infected Donkey Balls!" would be a waste of keystrokes. See more P L. @plutes Nov 8 Character driven sci-fi, good acting, ALL the characters are believable. I liked the interplay between the friend group As well as between the two partners. Small film, relatively low stakes, nobody’s out to save the galaxy. Nice change of pace from the usual bombastic/fantastic manipulative/exploitative/melodramatic fare. Minimal special effects , just enough to tell the story. Although it is sci-fi and explores profound themes it is essentially a human story. The ending left me wondering, in a good way. I liked it. See more jack T @RT26170083 02/07/2025 I was surprised by this simple film. It was well written and well acted. The dialogue was realistic and the acting just perfect for each character. Heartwarming, enigmatic. Yes a simple film, but well done. See more Nigel R @RT99594369 06/12/2023 Very feeble. The dialogue, writing, effects, and concept are all sketchy. Like a student movie, only lacking the imagination and enthusiasm. Does my review contain spoilers? No, because there is very little to spoil. The British movie Cosmos (2019) was made for virtually nothing, and still has more heart and soul than this paltry offering. Luke Hemsworth is probably the one performance of the movie that at least elevates it to watchable in parts, owing to his not overacting with a less than stellar script. Bad editing throughout doesn't help, nor do obvious howlers such as a G-man scanning with a Tascam recorder, or a clearly non-magnetic wedding band being magnetically sucked on to the alien entity. In fairness, it kept me watching, in hope of a good twist or denouement - that never came. On the upside: it is possible Mystery Science Theater fodder. See more 02/09/2023 So bad it’s actually good. I didn’t see the ending coming. Interesting premise that, with a ton of rewrites and better acting/directing might actually make a decent movie. Bit of a time-waster when you want something to watch but don’t actually want to have to think. See more 03/12/2022 Arghhh, this movie from the get go was so annoying! I can't stand it when films depict irrational behaviours in people. It's the sort of film you end up screaming at the screen when people say and do the most ridiculous things! People over reacted through out. The acting sucked and the story line was unbelievable, but get this…..I ended up watching all of it! I'm not sure if I was expecting it to get better considering Luke Hemsworth starred in the film and I was dumb-founded that he would star in such an amateurish film. I'm not sure if it is a spoof film taking the micky out of all other alien films, who knows? Luke Hemsworth is great eye candy so I didn't bore if seeing him, but it was a film I kept rolling my eyes at and wondering how any of the actors didn't question the script and just run with it. I guess you have to see it to believe it!!! See more Read all reviews
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Movie Info

Synopsis A group of friends uncovers an otherworldly object in a field.
Director
Paul Salamoff
Producer
Amy Rhinehart Bailey
Screenwriter
Paul Salamoff
Production Co
Controlled Chaos Enterprises, Beyond Casual Media
Genre
Sci-Fi
Original Language
English
Release Date (Streaming)
Oct 24, 2019
Runtime
1h 29m
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