Great special effects, try not to analyse it, just enjoy it!

Rating: 7/10 (2 September 2005)

The special effects for this movie is awesome, but the technology concept is not as convincing. The sound of the alien ship is exactly that of a ship's horn, that made it a bit funny than scary. The aliens are quite similar in shape to that in "Independence Day." The storyline is not smooth enough. Without knowing the story ahead of time, it's hard to understand who actually killed the aliens, is it the virus or the birds.
However, Tom Cruise's performance is excellent in presenting a father's most original intention. Not to save the world, but just a daughter. Parallel to the son's interest to save the world, it further emphasized basic human characteristics in troubled time.
The scene at the harbour, where they were forced to give up their car is relatively realistic- basic survival instinct.
If your intention is just to enjoy a good sci-fi special effect movie, and not too picky about the logic or what does and doesn't make sense, this is it.