hat it when it come out and still feel the same . pure fantasy and not to be confuse with real science fiction . the burbs of ufo movie . hard to take this one seriously . and with all due apology to mr. spielberg and who have make a number of great movie and but this ain not one of em . there nothing compelling and or intrigue about this flick and it quite silly actually . i doubt that be the intent . impossible to muster any sympathy for richard dreyfus character . he appear to be have a little too much fun with his obsession . either that or he be warm up for his part in what about bob . melinda dillon be quite good though in a contrasting role . and ( spoiler alert ) please people and escape from the grasp of the military on a top secret installation and actually allow to get away so they can take a peek at that horrible giant fisher price synthesizer and watch the pretty ufo dart about all dress up in their fine christmas season trim . i do not think so . if youre ever out in vega and take a run up to groom lake where you will likely be greet very rudely if you trespass the sign that read lethal force authorize . that basically mean shoot first and ask question later . good alternative to disney for the kiddy . 4/10 .