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It seems like a lot of people went into this movie with expectations of what it would be and what it would be about. Then they become disappointed and give this excellent movie a negative review. That's the true disappointment, because this movie had so much depth, tension and raw human emotion.

This movie was about the human experience, not about the aliens. That's what made it so special. Of course it had big alien/disaster elements, and all of the terror, suspense and excitement of the other two movies, but this was just such a personal experience of it all.

Alien invasion is my absolute favorite genre film, and I have seen pretty much every alien invasion movie ever made. Several times. This is right up there in my top 10. I hope people will give it a chance despite the tepid reviews.

I initially gave this a 6 star rating but decided to up it a star after reading a bunch of reviews here. The reviews reminded me of how rare subtlety is in film, especially in this genre, and also how risky it is. I feel like that deserves appreciation.

This film was very creepy, a kind of creepy that stays with you for a few days. I had trouble sleeping after watching it. There is a lot to be said for that. The ambiguity is getting ripped to shreds by some viewers, but to me the ambiguity is what makes the film so enjoyable.

My complaint about the film has little to do with the ambiguity. For me it was more about the pacing, especially toward the end. The whole film is a slow burn until the last few minutes, then everything moves very quickly.

While it does add a bit to the excitement and tension, it does so at the expense of cohesiveness. It makes the climax feel more like an afterthought, like something rushed through. It just didn't land with me as well as a slightly deeper approach might have. They didn't 'stick the landing' as the saying goes, but it was still a pretty exciting, enjoyable film.

People complaining about the ambiguity or about not understanding the film or needing more explanation about what's happening are missing the entire point. It's a film where fear is one of the main characters. Viewing it from that perspective might shed more light on things.

Overall I did enjoy this film. It's worth watching if you're looking for something creepy.

This film is nothing short of brilliant. One of the most hilarious and entertaining films I've seen in ages. Right up there with Ballad of Buster Scruggs in terms of off-beat humour mixed with dark realities. Can't say enough good things about this film.

Ignore the bad reviews this film is getting and 'consider the source'. Most people require spoon-fed, brain-dead pap that reaffirms their relationship to the status quo in order to be entertained. When you look at the kinds of films that make billions in a weekend, don't be surprised that a film with smart, ironic, dark humour that goes right over most people's heads is going to be despised by many. The vast majority of humans are offended by anything that challenges them or their conventional ideas.