What summer movies should be  Entertaining.

Rating: 8/10 (11 July 2005)

This is the best movie I've seen in a long time.
Right from the beginning you're drawn into this movie. And really you're into it the whole way through. The action, F/X, storyline and pace are near perfect. And i suppose there are some plot holes, but I didn't really notice them or cared to dismiss them. And I'm a pretty cynical guy  always cutting up bad movies. But the movie is relentless and I got so into it that I didn't notice or just said "who cares this is great, a movie I like!"
Usually I don't like Tom Cruise, I mean actually I can't stand him, I've always found his acting over the top and distracting to the point of ruining movies. But in this one he plays his part well. Pretty believable as a self centered jerk, who eventually turns into a hero. Of course there are some scenes of trademark over acting, but I didn't care.
Also the sound and movement that these giant alien craft make are super creepy. It reminds me of how I felt when I saw Empire Stricks Back for the first time  the size of the snow walkers was super cool  same with the tripods.
So if you're looking for a classic summer movie flick along the lines of the Raiders of the Lost Ark, the original Star Wars series, Ghostbusters type of thing, and don't take the movie too seriously you'll love it.