Not really spectacular, but it gets the job done

Rating: Null/10 (16 September 2010)

If you like aliens from outer space, mass destruction, and explosions, here's something for you. However, the story is not on the same level as the special effects. And we spend a little too much time getting to know Ray and his estranged kids. And so does Ray. I mean, he'd be saving their lives one way or another, right? But, as soon as these three adjust to one another, the story improves. Plus, I didn't buy Tim Robbins' performance as the survivalist. It's a cheesy performance, if you ask me. The film seems to be more about surviving than fighting off the aliens. In other words, it's more battle than war, hence the title. Still, it's a worthy couple hours to kill.
*** out of ****