Encounter
After years of military service Malik Khan (Riz Ahmed) returns home to rescue his two young sons, Jay and Bobby (Lucian-River Chauhan and Aditya Geddada), from an alien invasion that’s silently creeping across the globe; meanwhile, the schism between reality and fiction appears to be growing. 
Written by Joe Barton and Michael Pearce and Directed by Pearce this sci-fi, road tripping, precocious coming of age adventure works nicely in that its principal cast members, including Octavia Spencer, deliver heart felt, endearing, and captivating performances to sell the illusion from start to finish, special nods to newcomers Chauhan and Geddada. Meanwhile, thoughtful character development makes for a more dimensional watch. And, for its size, this little train that could offers a connection that feels authentic between father and sons. Running just shy of two hours the overall pacing seems on par and even better crafted in its brevity. Worth your attention this weekend, Encounter is rated R.