I Want to Believe is one of the more compelling UFO documentaries that I've seen. I'm a bit of a skeptic still, but I like watching these films to see what they have to say and I Want to Believe definitely maintained my interest. The film presents well known UFOlogists, why they got into the field, and the most credible information about the subject. Whether you're a skeptic or a believer, I think you're going to want to watch I Want to Believe.
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Lacking content, would be fine as a radio show.
rodder-316 October 2020
Sadly just another repetitive UFO documentary which uses too much CGI and pointless or random unexplained imagery to spice up what is effectively a radio show style discussion.
What was being said was fair enough, and well enough put, but for those who have followed the UFO story, it brings nothing new to the table.
It's almost as though these CGI fest all talk with no visual substance documentaries are being made to bore the pants off of people who may otherwise have gained some interest.
What was being said was fair enough, and well enough put, but for those who have followed the UFO story, it brings nothing new to the table.
It's almost as though these CGI fest all talk with no visual substance documentaries are being made to bore the pants off of people who may otherwise have gained some interest.
An intriguing UFO film.
harriscalvin-114 April 2020
I Want to Believe was truly an intriguing UFO film. All of the interviews were really compelling. Director J. Horton did an impressive job giving the audience an inside look in this continued phenomenon. This subject matter is one that has always peaked my interest. Hearing first hand from several experts who have worked in this field within several world governments helped to lend credibility to the film as well. The music, editing, camera work were all on point.
I Believe Now
daveh233214 April 2020
There's been docs about UFO enthusiasts, and it's time for an update and this one does a good job of doing so, by not only relying on the accounts of regular people, but also actual government workers who were employed to track this kind of data. It was good to see the two camps juxtaposed and how they compare and contrast to each other. I have been around when people saw what was commonly described, but also don't feel like it's such a wild and crazy idea, or even that big a deal, so I tend to believe there are such unexplained aerial phenomena, anyway. So not sure this will change anyone's mind, but I did find this doc informative and engaging.
Deep, balanced, well-produced
JCanni6816 April 2020
A well-produced doc on ufology, I was pleasantly impressed with the depth, quality and presentation. Though I'm a skeptic, I'm also a big sci-fi fan and am fascinated with the topic, and this film successfully kept me interested throughout. I felt most of the interviewees were each qualified to speak on the subject, and I was relieved that some had some new insights I hadn't heard before. What I was particularly impressed with was the balanced approach it took, not trying to force you to believe, but laying out the data and letting you decide. And the amount of data, personal accounts and theories will give you plenty of food for thought. Would highly recommend for the doubters!
Highly Informative
abuckeye-9363216 April 2020
I Want To Believe is a highly informative Documentary on UFO's and if you don't believe in them, you may after watching this Documentary. I believe in UFO's and have watched many specials on the subject and this Documentary gets two thumps up.
Terrific UFO documentary
craigahrens16 April 2020
I'm a sucker for anything UFO related. So of course I find myself watching a lot of crap! However, not this time!! This is one terrific UFO documentary. Director J. Horton does a great job of telling the story without lulling the viewer to sleep (which is often times the case). This is a wonderful UFO doc to watch for the skeptics. Skeptic or not, you will be entertained watching, I Want to Believe!!
Gripping doc!
Smgrte23586011 April 2020
An in depth study of UFOs
kjs114416 April 2020
I Want to Believe is a really immersive documentary about the never ending UFO fascination. All the interviewees are very knowledgeable and informative. I actually learned quite a bit that I didn't know before. The editing is fantastic, with good pacing and interesting archive material. Check it out!
Solid UFO Doc!
robertjuster22 April 2020
I Want to Believe is a well-produced and compelling UFO documentary. Whether you already believe or not, this film does a great job at presenting evidence through interviews and footage with well-known "UFOlogists". I've seen a handful of documentaries about this subject and I Want to Believe is definitely one of the better ones! Totally worth checking out on Amazon prime!
For Ancient Aliens fans
andrewtschroeder19 April 2020
Im fan of the show Ancient Aliens so this doc caught my attention. It takes a couple of the shows more credible, level headed contributors and lets them talk about recent sightings in a cohesive way without the crazy spin and jumping to conclusions that Ancient Aliens is famous for.
Really decent documentary
Anmer9325 April 2020
Really decent documentary. I watch a lot of documentaries in this genre and no matter how many I watch I still get the same sense of wonder. The cases discussed might not be groundbreaking but the subject matter is just as engaging as ever. The sad truth of this genre is again there's no definitive answers here, but the questions as still so interesting!
I really do want to believe.. but I'm a skeptic
lbruhnca24 April 2020
So do you or don't you - believe in UFOs and life beyond earth? This documentary will take you into a world of research and information with a variety of perspectives so one can become more informed. Then it's up to you to decide if you believe or not. Many unusual non tangible events can be explained away, but if there is compelling repetitive information and data, such as presented in these interviews, you can to take a minute to consider if the skeptic in you is still valid or not.
Best UFO doc
alanakmd28 April 2020
Whether you believe in aliens or not, this documnetary is thoroughly engaging. It provides a pulse on what is currently happening in the world of UFOlogy, and I even learned a new term - USO - unidentified submerged object. Definitely worth the watch!
Compelling speakers
sallproductionspdx25 August 2020
Great UFO Documentary
tlg3178 May 2020
Stuff like this always interests me, so I've seen my fair share of UFO shows/films. That said, I Want to Believe is really well done. The film masterfully dives into UFOlogy without any of the low budget shaky cam/weirdness you often find with these types of documentaries. I also really enjoyed how they spent time looking into the lives of the experts they interview. It's easy to put any John Doe on camera and have him read a teleprompter, but I Want to Believe used real experts and does a great job at showing how these experts are real people with real lives just like us. It was a solid watch.
More answers to very compelling questions.
evelyne-825 August 2020
There is so much we can learn about other life on other planets. I Want to Believe is a nice in-depth film
posing these questions that most of us want to know and interviews and answers by those who have first-hand experiences. A well put together documentary. It makes you keep pondering, learning, and exploring and that's a good thing.
so interesting
mich1elle26 August 2020
Fascinating intro to UFOlogy
robinhoodinmoscow25 January 2021
Very well-done and rational documentary on the phenomenon of UFOs and alien encounters, told through interviews of military experts, researchers and truth-seekers. J. Horton does a really good job putting the issues around UFOs in historical perspective (WW2, Cold War) and showing the complexities behind it, without making his interviewees sound like charlatans or weird conspiracy theorists. For a lay person like me, I would love to find out more about some of the specific cases evoked, like one famous abduction instance mentioned. Maybe in another series of documentaries?
Entertaining and Informative!
gabriela-tollman22 May 2020
This is a subject that I have always wanted to know more about. The Filmmaker did a great job distilling all the information into a coherent narrative. The film was very easy to follow, had a great pace and interesting interviews. I enjoyed some of the visuals and the film does not spoon-feed or preach. I also appreciated the inclusion of various timelines and that the information is very recent and up to date. I also really liked some of the spiritual quotes included in the storytelling. I definitely recommend this to anyone who has an interest in the subject!
Ufologists and Nick Pope
GilbertS-8529 May 2020
This movie is one of my first forays into UFOs and such. The interviews came from highly credible sounding "Ufologists." I couldn't stop listening to one in particular. I believe his name is Nick Pope, who worked for twenty-one years in the British Government's Ministry of Defence (MoD) and was posted to the UFO Project by the government. The information he gave out (and challenged us to find through recently released declassified files) was compelling. I'm not sure "I want to believe," but after watching this, I'm keeping an open mind. After all, UFOs are only unidentified, not necessarily extraterrestrial.
Interesting Documentary
schrades225 August 2020
Balanced Compelling Doco
gpigville27 August 2020
I'm very interested in UFO's and if you have even a passing interest in this phenomena then this doco is a great watch. Experts in UFOlogy (is that a word?!) discuss famous cases and lesser known stories. All of them fascinating. A great introduction to the world of UFO's. Are we alone in the universe? Are UFO's extraterrestrial? That is for you to decide. The documentary takes a measured unbiased approach allowing you to draw your own conclusions. Regardless of where you stand, this is a great doco that is well worth your time.
UFOs Get more and more Interesting as time goes on
zachblackwell7 January 2021
I love ufology, I think it's fascinating, and Jason, as he normally does with his documentaries, provides an excellent in-depth introduction to those ready to explore this phenomenon. Excellent subjects and interesting subject matter.
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