A very clever and unusual film, not just for Sci-Fi Fans

Rating: Null/10 (22 February 2010)

To say that this is 'more than a sci-fi movie' is disrespectful to the (relatively modest) number of excellent sci-fi pictures over the years – those that transgress the genre - but I'd like to stress that those readers who are not great fans of sci-fi should see this. It is by any standards a well-made, original drama that entertains and holds the viewers attention for almost two hours. Yes, there is a spaceship and funny-looking aliens but above all, this is a significant film with strong elements of excitement, humour and pathos. I'd read the mostly very positive reviews before seeing it so my expectations were high. Even so, it actually exceeded my hopes (a rare pleasure).and both myself and my partner agreed that it was better then we expected. I genuinely believe that it will very soon be regarded as something of a classic. If you enjoy well made, quality cinema, I'd be very surprised if you are disappointed. Without wishing to labour the point, a word of warning to those possibly junior movie fans who see the spaceship in the poster and like a video-game type of picture with killing and explosions from beginning to end - there are some of both but you'll be largely disappointed!