I find myself increasingly hoping that any potential discovery of life beyond Earth doesn't come from the United States! Here, NASA dispatches a probe to gather information about something they believe could be valuable in space, but they botch the spacecraft’s return, turning large portions of Mexico into a restricted zone. Across the border from this secured area is seasoned photographer “Kaulder” (Scoot McNairy), …

I found myself appreciating this movie quite a bit. In fact, I've already watched it twice, and I plan to watch it again sometime. It struck me more as suspenseful than an action-packed thriller; that’s the distinction Hitchcock once made between an explosion happening and the anticipation of one possibly occurring. Adding someone with a muscular physique or a revealing outfit wouldn't have enhanced it, in my opinion…

It's remarkable how grounded the narrative feels, even when dealing with otherworldly beings; there’s a sense that this could genuinely unfold in reality... however, it lacks excitement and becomes tedious at times. The actors portraying the two central figures, McNairy and Able, deliver very strong performances.