Cornball popcorn fodder with fantastic CGI effects

Rating: 2/10 (11 November 2009)

I'll keep this short and simple. If you go in to this knowing that it has independence day tagged to it you should know what you are in for.
B grade acting and poor dialogue, American flag waving over the top emo patriotic performances with a weak attempt to provide an emotional component to a very thin plot line, but with jaw dropping CGI. At 2.5 hrs this movie outstays it's welcome by at least 50 mins, the only reason I gave this film 2 stars is the CGI, obvious in places, but jaw dropping realistic in others, the first hour is weak character build up only, you'll find your self laughing in places you shouldn't, a guilty pleasure of sorts, if you are happy to part with your cash to witness some amazing effects only then this film is for you. A truly awful Hollywood blockbuster.