I didnt hear the rumour about Keanu Reeves being a gay until recently, but that doesn't matter because his expressionless "no feeling" face is ample for this alien movie. Maybe my fatigue is the main cause for me dozing off while watching this movie.
One moral that stands out in this movie is, "violence begets violence." Somehow, I feel the director, Scott Derrickson, seems to want to tell the US government and people not to use violence to solve our "world" problems or it will lead to further destruction (which may be of an unthinkable magnitude, i.e. apocalyptic).
The story, a remake of a 1951 movie of the same name, is fine and simple. Alien who comes visit earth, but was accidentally "attacked" by a jittery foot soldier. The alien's gigantic robot, built as a defence mechanism, came to the rescue and started the counter attack by easily shutting down all the "earth" weapons; i.e. Tanks, guns, bazookas, etc, are considered toys by the highly evolved aliens. And earthlings, being the insecure and power crazy that we are, think of ways to counter the "counter attack". And thus, starts the war that will end the world. Unless, Keanu Reeves can do something about it!
Typical alien story. However, not enough effects to "wow" the audience. Since lately there are not much movies to look forward to, you may still want to give it a chance.
Storyboard: 20 of 25
Cinematography: 16 of 25
Issues Discussed (connection with viewers): 16 of 25
Casting: 16 of 25
Total Score : 68% B
One moral that stands out in this movie is, "violence begets violence." Somehow, I feel the director, Scott Derrickson, seems to want to tell the US government and people not to use violence to solve our "world" problems or it will lead to further destruction (which may be of an unthinkable magnitude, i.e. apocalyptic).
The story, a remake of a 1951 movie of the same name, is fine and simple. Alien who comes visit earth, but was accidentally "attacked" by a jittery foot soldier. The alien's gigantic robot, built as a defence mechanism, came to the rescue and started the counter attack by easily shutting down all the "earth" weapons; i.e. Tanks, guns, bazookas, etc, are considered toys by the highly evolved aliens. And earthlings, being the insecure and power crazy that we are, think of ways to counter the "counter attack". And thus, starts the war that will end the world. Unless, Keanu Reeves can do something about it!
Typical alien story. However, not enough effects to "wow" the audience. Since lately there are not much movies to look forward to, you may still want to give it a chance.
Storyboard: 20 of 25
Cinematography: 16 of 25
Issues Discussed (connection with viewers): 16 of 25
Casting: 16 of 25
Total Score : 68% B
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