Mixed signals

Rating: 7/10 (15 July 2005)

As a fan of the classic movie and the novel, I must say this film, was worth my money. It was different, but the important parts of the original story, that's where it was faithful, though it seemed a bit plot less, but it had one. Here's my analogy of the film:
How it remained faithful(spoilers ahead): 1.The narration at the beginning, the only thing that changed was the year, instead the narrator says 21st century, but hey, it took place in our time right?
2.The way the aliens came, not through flying saucers.
3.The structure of the ships, they were pods with tentacles, that tore down buildings, used blood from humans, and shot heat rays, and they didn't use flying spaceships, or saucers.
4.The three escaped into the country side.
5.The military fought hard but it was in vain.
6.There was a scene where they escaped to the sea though a ship.
7. How they were stopped.
Changes: 1.The story focused on a family, the Ferriers and not a scientist.
2.The way the aliens came, instead of a cylinder, it was lightning.
3.There were no reports about invasions, just storms.
4.No fight at sea.
Despite these changes, I must say that this was a very promising movie, that is worth checking, and a great performance by the actors, and great return to alien sci fi for Spielberg. But, stop comparing this to Signs, OK? Thank you.