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Roswell

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In 1977, terminally ill former Army Major Jesse Marcel (Kyle MacLachlan) attends an annual reunion of his bomber group and attempts to understand some mysterious events from 30 years ago. In 1947, Marcel's crew were ordered to investigate a top-secret crash site near Roswell, New Mexico, where they recovered debris that suggested that an unidentified flying object had crashed there. Forced to stand behind a dubious cover story for three decades, Marcel now wants to know the truth.

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Walter Goodman New York Times ... the shifts between 1977 and 1947 are adroitly handled, and it is easy to root for the earnest Mr. Mac Lachlan, particularly in his climactic confrontation with Martin Sheen, a mysterious figure who confounds him with head games. Dec 11, 2017 Full Review Dennis Schwartz Dennis Schwartz Movie Reviews The tepid film never catches fire and does not tell us what we didn't already know about Roswell. Rated: C+ Jul 31, 2010 Full Review Read all reviews

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Audience Member A film so out of this world, it will make you a believer. An outstanding performance with a great cast and story. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 01/13/23 Full Review Audience Member A great film for those interested in UFOs but not much for anyone else. I find this film to be a great encompassment story for anyone wanting to know about the crash at Roswell and Area 51. It may not be the best film ever but for what it is I find it interesting, entertaining, and most of all thought-provoking. The cast also helps it's watchability. Special effects are not top notch but they serve the story well. If you are interested in aliens then this is a great piece of sci-fi (fact??). Otherwise you may not like it. I however love it and even own it on DVD. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 01/23/23 Full Review Audience Member A made for TV film that deals with the mysterious crash at Roswell.I found it to be a very interesting and well made film given it`s made for TV budget.It would of been alot better if it got a big Hollywood budget. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 01/19/23 Full Review Audience Member A good cast make it watchable but it's ultimately frustrating and pointless as it suggests little new and, inevetably, delivers nothing. Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars 02/15/23 Full Review Audience Member I really enjoyed this made for TV movie!.It's very interesting. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 02/17/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis In 1977, terminally ill former Army Major Jesse Marcel (Kyle MacLachlan) attends an annual reunion of his bomber group and attempts to understand some mysterious events from 30 years ago. In 1947, Marcel's crew were ordered to investigate a top-secret crash site near Roswell, New Mexico, where they recovered debris that suggested that an unidentified flying object had crashed there. Forced to stand behind a dubious cover story for three decades, Marcel now wants to know the truth.
Director
Jeremy Kagan
Rating
PG-13, TV-PG
Genre
Drama
Original Language
English
Runtime
1h 31m
Sound Mix
Stereo