This is a good movie, but for kids
love this movie!
Someone asked if this was supposed to be a rebooted version of ET. No, it was not. Sure it was set around the same time (1979) but in no way was this even close. The child actors were good. I liked how they could vary their acting abilities for their homemade movie and the actual movie. Showed a lot of talent. The creature (if anyone noticed) was pretty similar to the multi-legged creature JJ Abrams had in Star Trek. Not much creativity there. he movie by not stretch should stay in number one spot. I was a little disappointed, but the story was great. The characters were great. This does not have the lasting appeal of other Spielberg-ish films or JJ's for that matter.
I thought the movie was going to be stupid. the typical Alien invasion story. I WAS WRONG - This is a great story first then a good action movie after. The investment in character development and story is excellent and the action then is even better. Very entertaining - Someone mentioned it was similar to ET I sort of agree but it packs way better action.
First off the movie was great and all the kids did an amazing acting job. Also for anyone who saw the movie, was the kitchen in the Deputys house the same from ET? And lastly for the person who compared this to district 9 are you an ID*OT....? These two movies have nothing in common other then an alien. You cant compare movies just because theres an alien...wow go get educated.
Wow this was a great movie. Didn't know what to expect. I loved it. And it is funny, exciting, scary all in one. Go see for yourself....
I aboustly can say i have not seen a movie this fantastic since e.t. This movie is a combination of stand by me, and E.T. Aboustly has humour, suspense, and mystery. Great!
I think Spielberg has run out of new ideas so is rehashing E.T., Goonies, and War of the Worlds. Good action, but premise was lame imho. I'd have waited for video if I know now, what I knew before I paid to see it.
I really loved this movie. It was a cross between Goonies, Close Encounters, and ET. While not for small kids, this movie has enough action and adventure for most ages.
6 out of 5 stars absolutly amazing. it was like The Sandlot meets ET. funny, exciting thoroughlly enjoyable.
it was soo good. i recommend seeing it before someone tells you the story
J.J. Abrams does it again. Great film. A must see!
I can't believe how many people are so critical on this movie. Honestly it was great ! Very Enjoyable. And I don't know about anyone else, but the acting was good in my opinion. For once they use no names and not the same people over and over again. Good to see new faces.
If you enjoyed the feel of ET, Goonies, stand by me etc. You will love this movie. Well thought out...and executed nicely. Recommended. A great summertime movie.
WOW who voted 5 stars for this I mean honestly this movie was so dumb.. So many holes and the story of the mother/wife was more detailed then the Alien itself.. WOW worse movie ive seen this year
Great movie! Totally got a Goonies and ET vibe mixed with a little War of the Worlds!
Seemed to better suited for teen or pre-teen viewers. Easily forgettable B movie.
Had me jumping so much I bruised the guy next to me! Great storyline and acting. Well done Abrams & Spielberg!
I loved every minute of this movie! To me it was a combo of Stand By Me, Goonies, ET. The actors did a great job and it definitely had me jumping quite a bit! I'm glad it didn't take place in this 'day and time'. They need to make more movies like these!
what a waste to watch this in IMAX...not much action... save your money and time, and watch something worthwhile than this... i am not kidding!
Really.... not bad, not great... a mixture of many films.... the (thing).. is actually pretty scarey (probably an early concept of another one JJ Abrahams film).... little intense for younger kids...
Five things that make this movie really good are the acting, special effects,directing,production values and the editing of the whole film great job done by J.J. Abrams the Director and Steven Spielberg the Producer and the move is also original which there is not a lot of in this summer of remakes and sequels.
This was a fun movie. Made me jump several times. Good action. Don't over-analyze it - just enjoy it! Stay for the credits......
this movie reminds me a little of Close Encounters of the third Kind...with a mix of Goonies and Stand by Me. It was good to watch, saw it in 7.1 surround which was amazing. worth the price of admission. 4/5
I went in with great expectations only to be disappointed with the entire movie. Wait for the DVD. After the movie ended people could care less about the credits and the kids zombie movie, they were all like me wondering why I had wasted my money on a B movie alien movie.
If you enjoyed CLose Encounters of the Third Kin, ET, Goonies, then you're going to love this movie. If you want wall to wall action with no story, look elsewhere.
Special Effects do NOT make a great movie. Acting was horrible and story line leaves it hanging. Enough with the invisible aliens already...
not like district 9, this movie was awesome
Worst movie I've seen in ages. Bad acting. Ridiculous story line. This movie is for six year olds, not teens or anyone older. Pure disappointment.
What an excellent movie, it did scared the crap out of me in several unexpected scenes. Really liked the way how the movie built up its atomsphere and attention. Full Price, gotta see it this weekend!
Loved every second of it. Stay for the credits.
Yes I saw this movie already, it was called DIstrict 9. TERRIBLE!
I haven't seen it yet, but I heard great things.. I also heard that you have to stay for the credits
Best movie ever.
J.J is creative & Spielberg is talented. First time collaboration is definitely going to be a blockbuster!