Ho-Hum ripoff of Independence Day meets Children of the Corn

Rating: 6/10 (9 August 2002)

I expected a lot more from this movie then what I got. You have a very weak ending to a cliche plot that is marred with the usual (let me stand in the living room and let the aliens break-in mentality) Gibson fans will also be let down by what I feel is his worse acting job of his career.
Gibson once again plays the guardian of a household (yes another Braveheart, The Patriot, role) in which his strong ideals and moral glue hold the family together through "tough times"
Without giving much away, don't expect any wonderful visual effects, or any deep thinking characters in this stroy.. There are many similarities to Independence Day and Children of the Corn, I counted at least 3 from ID and 2 from COC. The reason I give this movie a 6 is the way the suspense flows well without having to constantly see an alien.. But the ending is a letdown and there are some flaws..
** minor spoiler** - The Aliens can read minds ( the end of the movie does not reflect this, ex- swing away..
- No one in their right mind isnt going to get some kind of weapon to fight the aliens off.. Instead you have both adults standing there waiting for the aliens to enter the house.. gimme a break!
- Asthma inhaler.. Ok if your kid has asthma, isnt this a top priority item?/ Instead lets just leave it upstairs so he can have an asthma attack.
Ok there are more, but I dont want to talk myself into giving this a 5.
You might as well watch it and see for yourself.. Girls that like to be a little scared but not have nightmares will like this movie more than guys in my opinion.
6/10