May Not Be Worth Renting

Rating: 2/10 (13 August 2002)

By the comments I've read, you either love it or it hate it. I went through the trouble of registering at IMDB just to vote. (I gave it a "2", and was being generous).
I saw it based upon the reviews that it was not an alien film, but an examination of what is important in our lives - "a thinking persons' sci-fi movie". Well, I didn't think much of the film. Although about half-way through the film I was afraid, I was afraid that I wasted $14 - and I was right.
The acting is poor - by everyone except maybe Graham's daughter. The characters did not react in a believable way. All of the "there are no accidents", "everything happens for a reason" and "it is almost like it was meant to be" is very contrived. This movie is about as deep as a Wal-mart wading pool.
This, in conjunction with the obvious technical flaws, and "loose ends" made this a complete waste of time and money.
I guess it goes to show you, if you've got a big star and director - Roper & Ebert will give you a good review. It's been a long time since I didn't like a Mel Gibson movie, but the clock has been reset.