"Let's nuke the bastards."

Rating: 7/10 (1 August 2014)

1950s style UFO invasion movie updated as a '90s blockbuster. It's undeniably fun and exciting. The cast is excellent, in particular Jeff Goldblum, Randy Quaid, and Judd Hirsch, who all bring much-appreciated humor. The special effects are great and the action scenes are well-done. It's a quintessential "big dumb summer blockbuster" type of movie. This, of course, means it is panned by elitists and film snobs. This isn't a smart movie, nor does it try to be. But it also isn't so dumb that it insults the audience. The purpose of this movie is pure popcorn entertainment and there's nothing wrong with that. Just relax and enjoy yourself for a couple of hours and change. You might even learn something you can use in the event of a future alien invasion.