What actually made this work...

Rating: 8/10 (29 June 2005)

Let's not fool anyone. If you have been around for any length of time and either A) read the book, B) heard a rebroadcast of the radio version, C) Seen the first movie, D) Seen the series then you know the major ending of the movie.
Aside from that, what made this work was the idea of how one man who is labeled a "dead-beat dad" prevails in the situation trying his best to protect his family. You are not as worried about if he will kill the invaders, you already know how they die. You are allowed then to get involved with him and his family as they work their way through the countryside trying to survive.
Good job on special effects. A couple of goofs but they are politely overlooked. Good job on story. The only reason that I won't give it 10/10 is that I do not agree with the ending. Everything leading up to that point is beautifully done.