I don't get it. Did you naysayers see the same movie I did? Or are you just all Keanu haters that rag on any movie he's in whether it's good or not? Because this movie definatly didn't suck like you all claim it did. I saw this today and it was very good. It kept me on the edge of my seat; very intense. The only thing I was disappointed with was the ending but still overall is was well worth seeing. If you like intensity buildup and cool special effects, you'll enjoy this movie. It's not all action, but it still moves along well and the intensity and suspense keeps your eyes glued to the screen. And I have to say Keanu might not be the best actor, but he does have screen presence and he's cool. He's at his best in sci-fi movies so he should just stick to that genre and give up the boring romance movies. I am even considering seeing it again next week.

Okay we have a monotonous Keanu Reeves that does a great job on his acting part. When I went into the sneak peek tonight of course I was expecting this all out flick that would surpass War of the Worlds. It was a totally different approach. Imagine say, Tree huggers making love to Sci-Fi Gurus and this is what the film basically is. The little kid in the flick is just annoying, the ARK balls are visually appealing but really have no effect whatsoever in this entire movie, yes that's right. No massive attacks on a nationwide scale, no mass rioting visible, or mass suicides which would mark apocalyptic style endings, just a conflicting talk the whole movie how humanity can change its evil ways towards each other. They did not even show the conclusion or after math of what happens when the aliens leave. For the budget this film spent, they could've conveyd and entertained a lot more movie goers.

I sat there, waiting and waiting, for something original to happen. You know? There is always supposed to be at least ONE wow-factor moment. This movie is a re-hashed direction of tired special effects, poor writing, and supporting actors going through the motions of reprimanding us little-people of the errors of our ways. The Evil Americans Strike Again. Gratuitous bi-racial relationships, environmental speeches, and gloom-and-doom foretellings make this hum-drum movie nearly unwatchable. Please, save your soapbox for the street corner.

So I was excited to see the film but was disapointed by the dull and poor acting, Mr. Reeves must have taken a pill, with all due respect to Will Smith, your son did not come through but to be fair he did not have much to work with, and this "save the planet" script...give me an F'n break. I wanted to walk out about 30 mins into the film but my wife wanted to give it a chance, afterwards she agreed we should have walked out. Do not waste your hard earned money on this refuse pile of a movie. If you must see this one, please rent it. * I'd had rather pay someone to kick me in the pants then see this movie....in fact I wish I had on Friday night...it would have been alot less painfull.

This is a grade one special effects remake of the origonal film and was a half slurpy film (Meaning I only drank half my slurpy due to it being so good). Keanu Reeves is fast becoming typecast as a special effects actor, not a bad thing but as he can hold your attention in front of a green screen and this does nothing to persuade you he isnt the perfect man for the job. Some of the script was a bit too see through but if you want a good remake then you get the downside as much as the upside. I would recommend this movie without reservation and it will be a good classic in years to come..perhaps even the ever rarer remake that could justify a sequel. Grade: B+