An extremely poor mass-produced catastrophes film

Rating: 3/10 (6 July 2005)

In spite of the utmost respect I have for Mr. Spielberg given the great quality of his early works, I am afraid that this movie in particular has little or nothing worth watching: being extremely kind we could highlight the camera management and photography and some bits and pieces of acceptable acting seen among the dazzling special effects, as well as the inclusion at the opening and closing scenes of the actual voice of the unequaled Orson Welles (which anyone who dares see the "movie" should pay attention to). Outside of that, the film is a disgrace to cinema: the plot is absolutely non-existent, the ending lacks any type of logic (concurringly with the rest of the movie), the rhythm of the movie is appallingly slow despite the quick motions it tries to compel and the stupidity of the featured aliens that are supposed to be a superior race is just insulting. I personally would not recommend this movie at all to anyone (it is not even entertaining). The respect we profess towards a director should not tie us to his works, specially if he has given up to the studios will, producing mass-oriented films completely lacking any content or art.