Ho Hum...

Rating: 4/10 (26 May 2008)

I heard it was better than expected so I gave it a shot. For anyone under the age of 21, this may be better suited; however, for anyone that has seen way too many of the tired movie clichés that this movie dragged me through, it's pretty hard to take.
In fairness, I did appreciate that the film held my interest and tried at times to not take itself too seriously. Only problem is that when humans are painted with such broad strokes as to use them as stereotypes for aggrandizing the aliens, it appeals to the lowest level of intelligence. Of course, the film (as of this writing) averages 7.5 stars so maybe that level of intelligence isn't too off the mark. But whatever...
Expected impressive digital animation and one laugh (the scene with the interrogator catching the bottle of dog medicine without looking was pretty cool). Otherwise, the usual corporate Hollywood fare.