Not what I expected. Pleasantly surprised!

Rating: 8/10 (5 April 2008)

How do I review this movie without spoiling it? I started watching this movie about a week ago with a friend but 20 minutes in we got bored and watched something else. I came back to the movie today and wow I'm glad I did. My eyes usually roll at "monster" movies but this movie actually has some substance. It's definitely a human drama. I especially enjoyed the fact that this movie didn't cop out and play things safe in a few scenes. One scene had actually got me to cheer out loud in my own living room and clap my hands. My favorite part however has to be the ending.
The only thing that prevents me giving this movie an 8.5 is some of the creature effects look a bit fake.