Aaaaaaaaagh!!!!!!!

Rating: 1/10 (2 July 2005)

Where to begin. My husband wanted to see this movie so I went without any preconceived ideas. I did not see the 1953 version so I can't compare the two. I usually like most of Spielberg's movies but this one made me take refuge in the ladies room. This was the sci-fi version of "The Hours." One continuous, relentless assault on your senses with explosions, lightening, body parts, fake blood, screaming, pouting, robotic aliens, etc., that really had no redeeming qualities. As for the Tom Cruise character becoming a better parent, even an animal would protect it's young during an assault. I understand the concept that we as a species are at the whim of an uncaring cold universe. I also understand the idea that adversity can bring out the best or the worst qualities in people. I even understand that sometimes circumstances can force us to do things that we normally would find unthinkable. This movie was as subtle as a sledgehammer and I hated it. Go see Batman Begins instead.