have just watch this movie for a second time and some year after my initial viewing and my feeling remain unchanged . this be a solid sci fi drama that i enjoy very much . what sci fi element there be and be primarily of added interest rather than the main substance of the film . what this movie be really about be wartime conflict and but in a sci fi setting . it have a solid cast and from the ever reliable david warner to the up and come freddie prinze jr and also include many british tv regular ( that obviously add a touch of class positive . and not forget the superb tcheky karyo . i feel this be more of an ensemble piece than a starring vehicle . reminiscent of wwii film base around submarine combat and air combat ( the fighter seem like adaptation of wwii corsair in their design and evoke a retro feel ) this be one of few american film that i felt be not overwhelm by sentiment or saccharine . the set and special effect be all well do and never detract form the believability of the story and although the kilrathi themselves be rather under develop and one dimensional . this be a film more about humanity in conflict rather than a film about explore a new and original alien race or high brow sci fi concept . forget that it sci fi and just watch and enjoy .