A very involved study of divorced families and how one guy copes

Rating: 2/10 (30 November 2005)

We get a chance to study all the dynamics of a divorce. The acrid innuendo between husband and ex-wife, the ravings of their hypochondriac daughter, the tired old saga a son rebelling against his father, the meddling in-laws, ...
Spielberg has caved in to "going for the money" and has abandoned film as an art expression. Spielberg tries too hard to relate to all the divorced families and tries too hard to relate to the children. I suppose this is all in an effort for ratings and dollars.
Even with all the exploration, there is nothing new to be learned about the relationships of a divorced family. Yes, they will unite against outside threats. Yes, the prodigal son comes home. Yawn.
Oh yes, there is some sci-fi in it also.