As can be gleaned from the title, Aliens Uncovered: Observe & Report 2 is the second in writer-director Clive Christopher’s documentary series chronicling potential alien/UFO sightings. This time, the setting is practically the filmmaker’s backyard, as strange lights and occurrences happen in the foothills of Phoenix, Arizona. Alongside co-writers Dan Starkey and Kris Donald, Christopher explores the phenomena occurring in the rocky terrain and tries to determine what is really going on.
To be more specific, while getting drone shots of the mountains surrounding Phoenix, Christopher’s drone disappeared. It did not fall out of the sky or get obscured by something, nor did it rove out of view of the director. It simply vanished. This odd event coincides with a bright green light illuminating the side of the mountain at night. So Christopher, using all the tools at his disposal, attempts to figure out just where the light is coming from, find his drone, and look into the object by the 4.
Aliens Uncovered: Observe & Report 2 is the best case I have ever seen regarding the existence of extraterrestrial life. The filmmaker presents irrefutable evidence of things that don’t make sense unless the cause stems from aliens, UFOs, etc. Why didn’t the drone automatically return to its point of origin after a specified period of time, as it should? If there is no figure seen at the top of the ridge, who or what is making the light? Just as the title suggests, the director observes what he saw/experienced and reports it in as a matter of fact why as possible. He makes a compelling case.
“…attempts to figure out just where the light is coming from [and] find his drone…”
The documentary is a terrific showcase of how drones have expanded the indie filmmaking world. The movie looks astounding, with the drone capturing several sweeping shots, engulfing all watching in the environment. This helps place the viewer into the same mindset as Christopher and allows the events that transpire to be brought with ease.
On the downside, despite only running 75 minutes, the motion picture gets repetitive. Scene after scene, the filmmaker, or one of his colleagues, talks about the almost unseen trail, the drone disappearing, or the position of the light on the ridge. The first few scenes of each moment work, but there are a number of them that restate what’s already known, making the pacing feel off.
Aliens Uncovered: Observe & Report 2 is a little too long, as it regurgitates what is already known at several points. But the cinematography is lovely, capturing the beauty and mystery of the locale and happenings. Most importantly, Christopher makes the best case yet for the existence of otherworldly visitors having come to Earth.
"…makes the best case yet for the existence of otherworldly visitors having come to Earth."
