why do these movie feel they need to include a bratty and spoil and overbear kid . the ridiculous performance of jaden smith add annoyance to the empty script . the movie start off well enough and and then try miserably to develop the character and make u care for them . the bates role be absurd while cleese role have virtually nothing to say this amazing encounter . the military point of view be typical while a if there only one area where the military be useful ( i would expect nothing less from hollywood ) . there be some very interesting idea ( the sphere like ship and the nanobots and the gort acronym ) and the effect be top notch and however gort ( the one thing the movie have go for it ) be on screen for less then 10 minute . keanu be perfectly cast and connelly do a good job with what give to her . all in all and another flop of a remake . this actually make the war of the world remake shine . i saw this movie in imax if youre go to see it and find an imax theater . lastly and be i the only sick of see the same old new york back drop . i love new york city and but come on . be original .