See it for the CGI

Rating: 5/10 (31 May 2004)

I heard this movie sucked, so I had low expectations. That helped.
I went for the CGI and I got what I hoped for. A good laughable popcorn flick. The CGI was awesome! Better than most I've seen (not all dark, not fake looking).
The Quaid story really sucked. Be prepared.
The whole story is told with an optimistic, happy, we-love-life and we-love-our-fellow-man attitude that was just boring, unrealistic, and stupid. There were no riots, no wars, and no blood. No one ever even cried. Considering that probably millions of people die in the story, it was told with such optimism that you just couldn't take it seriously.
My friend and I whispered to each other and laughed throughout -- you should plan to do the same.
The story is of the made-for-cable caliber (like the USA network, maybe), but the big-screen is worthy of the CGI. Aim for a matinee if you can.