A nice thriller and sci-fi entertainment

Rating: 6/10 (21 July 2014)

The story is just another an apocalypse narrative like any others. The variation in the story that aliens are protecting humans by selecting some kids and 'whispering' them signs and clues about the impending doom, and ultimately taking them someplace else to start over doesn't really make the story a unique one. The thriller side is quite nice. Combined with the strong sci-fi practice, this movie managed to keep me curious and stayed on to watch. Although I must say that I'm rather disappointed with the ending because the mysterious whisper people are revealed not as expected. The depiction of the alien race is quite nice. In some ways, it tries to connect our science, reports of alien sightings and experiences, myths, and religious faith into one depiction. The acting by Cage is just a so-so and is not a special thing. Byrne's performance though, is a nice one because she can grasp the emotions involved in the scenes, whether on the calm situations like most of her scenes, or the elevated situations like the one in the gas station.