fragmented and unsatisfying

Rating: 6/10 (9 July 2005)

I saw it last night and I have to say that overall it was very disappointing - the aliens were OK - special effects nothing special though. No way one of Spielbergs best. The lip service to the original movie seemed like an attempt to give it some substance.
Altogether simplistic and not all that well done.
Dakota Fanning was very good I agree.
To many goofs as well - doesn't emps only affect things that are active. Cruises watch looked mechanical rather than electronic.
This said though - is there any truth in the rumour there might be 3 films - maybe the others might be better.