great movie, pride and special effects weigh out the weak plot

Rating: Null/10 (22 June 2000)

Everyone who comments about this movie makes it clear that it's terrible because of a weak plot. SO?!? The company spent money on a special effects masterpiece and got one, along with a *decent* story and lovable characters. Bill Pullman plays the trusty president who only cares about the safety of his American citizens, Jeff Goldblum plays a computer genius who does whatever he has to do to save his wife, and in the process builds back his relationship with her. This has been my favorite movie ever since I first saw it in the theaters, the feeling of all humans fighting against the aliens is a great feeling, and it holds throughout most of the movie. Unlike Star Wars Episode 1, this is a special effects masterpiece that is also an incredible movie.
Let it be made clear that I am a sci-fi fan, so that might be why I give it **** out of *****