You know there's a problem when the acting is a bigger issue than the actual aliens.

Rating: 5/10 (22 October 2007)

Sorry Steven, this is as generous as I can be. How does an insurmountable budget and large pool of capable actors and actresses only get you half way to perfect? Honestly, somebody please explain to me how such great material only managed to "look cool." This is 2007, even independent film makers can meet visual expectations. Perhaps Spielberg was in the same conference room as New York Yankees owner George Steinbrenner as they discussed the ten best ways to waste money. Sure Steven, Hollywood has your back, but don't expect anybody who appreciates more than just the visual side of a movie to. I guess you didn't do much justice getting Tom Cruise either. Don't actors typically play somebody else? It seemed a little trite to me, after all, sticking explosives in the enemy's butt is a role all too familiar for Mr. Cruise. The main difference between him and Bruce Willis is that, well, Bruce's movies are actually good, no matter how redundant the characters he plays are. At least the kids are the future, right? I'm really hoping to see Dekota Fanning get more screen time, she was superb. I just pray there are no more alien invasions until she retires, she definitely deserves better. But I will tell you, if you've still yet to picture what the aliens will be like, don't worry. As a matter of fact, you see more of the family than you see anything else. Yup, and you thought you were going to see a cool Sci-fi movie.