this be not a great movie . it be never nominate for an oscar . but that wasn not the intent . it be amusement and clear and simple . the interaction among the three main character be typical of many drama and sci fi movie . the alien invader be phony look and to say the least . but this movie be part of a genre that endear itself to americans for nearly a decade . lump it in with earth vs. the fly saucer and them . none of the movie of that genre be ever head for oscar fame . they be there for pure amusement . and this be what robert horton and richard jaekel and and luciana paluzzi provide . it a fun movie and but professional critic would argue otherwise .