“Captive State” (*** out of four) was an engrossing melodrama set in Chicago in which an extra-terrestial force has invaded Earth which imposes strict martial law on all humans. One earnest and dedicated cop (John Goodman) attempts to unite humanity against the aliens while the son (Ashton Sanders) of his former partner conspires others to rise up and question the authority that the invasion has begun. Less than perfect, with a few ups-and-downs in its story and pacing, but more thought-provoking than most of its kind and Goodman and Sanders are solid. Alex Kisenhof’s crisp cinematography is a major asset through-out.