It's not rubbish, it's just not finished...

Rating: 3/10 (18 January 2008)

I was very disappointed after seeing this film, especially after all the hype. Personally, I didn't even want to go see the film just for spite. If I'm paying to see a film, I want to know what it's about. Don't give me a teaser that creates an over-abundance of questions in my head. If it's a Godzilla movie, say so; if it's ET gone wild, tell me.
That being said, there were several things I disliked about the film, namely the plot. What was the point? Presumably, we are seeing footage recovered from a camcorder after it's all happened. Also, it's presented as U.S. Government DOD material... but that's all that's presented. All you get is the footage from the camcorder, then there isn't any ending, no explanation, nothing. If you've seen the trailers, then you already know all you're going to know... it's just stretched out and filled in with some cool cgi and other bits of eye candy. After seeing the film, I still couldn't tell you what it was really about.
The acting wasn't bad, but there's nothing special there either.
If you can get past the jerky "handycam" camera work, the special effects are very good... no disappointment there.
In the end, you're left hanging with way too many questions unanswered. If you're like me, you'll probably leave the theater with the burning desire to go punch the writers/director/producers/etc. in the face and ask for your money back.
When the closing credits appeared, there were more than a few "what the ****?" comments muttered.