Motive vague or absent.

Rating: 3/10 (7 August 2005)

Overall I must say WOW ranks high on the special effects. I wasn't disappointed with the machines. I must confess, the first WOW, starring Gene Berry(circa early 60's), ranks higher on plot and character development. The machines in the older version (considering the time period) looked more menacing. My big question ... "Why did they invade?" I either slept through it or they simply forgot to put it in. Second question ... "Why wait until mankind had technology (neuclear)that might come close to defeating them?". The older version clearly establishes this early in the film. The older one establishes a sense of urgency to their invasion. The newer one seems to say they were in no hurry. I would recommend getting the older version from someone to better understand the newer's weakness in this respect. On the upside, I am elated the script wasn't 'sanitize'. Seems as though any references to God these days are 'verboten'(forbidden).