A product of its time.

Rating: 6/10 (20 October 2016)

Compared to the original I have to go with the original on this one. In had more cohesion in terms of its story and acting as opposed to the better effects in this one. The movie just kind of starts in an odd way with no backstory, just a weird exchange of dialogue between two people who are just thrown at us. Its not so much a remake as it is its own retelling of the story. For me personally I did not enjoy it as much as the original. The effects however are fantastic, and any fan of eighties filmography or sci-fi in general will enjoy this one. But if you're looking for more in terms of acting and plot, you'll find that this one comes off as lackluster. The main reason to watch this film is for the last act and the special effects, although parts of it do not make much sense. It comes off as being somewhat rushed yet still entertaining. Since the effects are practical in this one they come off as more raw and enjoyable. Bottom line is, if you grew up seeing this movie first you might be blinded by nostalgia. Check the original again and see what you missed.