Intense But Lacked Creativeness

Rating: 7/10 (18 July 2005)

I enjoyed this film. I thought the special effects were amazing (which is the same in every film today), the acting was great and it was very intense throughout the film. However, this seems to much like Independence Day, it lacks story. Although it does have amazing visuals, you need a story good enough to equal it. It didn't go into the how, what or why these creatures are here, this left a big plot hole in the film that could have been exploited immensely and made the film much more than another stunning effect show.
All credit though must go to Tom Cruise and more so Dakota Fanning, they were fantastic. Both really were able to bring mixed feelings to the film and left you emotional to the thought of their struggle. The situation in the film was interesting as it does leave you again open minded about what could and would happen in such events. Enjoyable film which I would recommend as it is a fun film to watch, it does however lack in many degrees.
If you like this I recommend Independence Day, E.T and Day After Tomorrow