Decent, but story had some major oversights

Rating: 6/10 (14 January 2010)

The movie wasn't bad, but IMO doesn't have much replay value. I'm sure many have asked the same questions I have. Why in heck would intelligent aliens trade advanced weaponry for cat food? Couldn't they just invade the local Coscto? Did they feel that threatened by our 9mm handguns? Is barbed wire kryptonite? Seriously. Also, if they couldn't go home 20 years ago....how are they (all of a sudden) able to fly home at the end? Also. A virus that can transform one species into another? Really? How would you rate a movie where a virus transformed a pig into a monkey? C'mon now.
The story has merit and potential but IMO doesn't succeed in capitalizing on them. Basically, human greed for power and money trumps the rights and well being of the individual, animals, or in this case....an alien race. This basic theme applies to both the MNU and the Nigerian gang, but I think much of this main message got lost in the cinematography.