I really liked this film

Rating: 10/10 (20 February 2000)

man, seeing the previews made me think this movie would be extra cheesey. However, I thought it was really first class. A basic sci-fi story line is made credible by a wonderful ensemble cast portreying interesting characters. Some of the little plot twists were obvious, but were redeemed by fine acting, and the not over killed special effects. in fact i was rather impressed that they didn't use the movie as an excuse to go crazy with the computer generated effects. every effects shot was crafted expertly into something the film makers should be proud of. in a lot of sci-fi movies the film makers tend to over do it, and to go cheaply and quickly jumping into the effects like it was a bag of halloween candy, and the movie goer ends up with a stomach ache the next morning. this one however, did not over exagerate its self. it made its point clearly, and used the effects to its advantage, and not just as a filler. i'm proud to say i've seen this film, and will probably see it again asap.