I'm being snarky because the structure here is strikingly reminiscent of 1985's Explorers. That said, this movie didn't recapture either the lows or highs of Explorers, so overall, it's a better experience.
Explorers notoriously had two Amblin level first acts followed by a soul crushingly disappointing third act such that even the characters on screen agreed. At least the film was self aware.
This movie also has a striking theme/genre split, though this one's split was close to dead center.
I do find the "alien"/explanation here disappointing, though not to Explorers level by any means even though the causes are similar. As a kid, I would sure as heck be disappointed by "goofy" aliens showing up.
Still overall not bad.
Explorers notoriously had two Amblin level first acts followed by a soul crushingly disappointing third act such that even the characters on screen agreed. At least the film was self aware.
This movie also has a striking theme/genre split, though this one's split was close to dead center.
I do find the "alien"/explanation here disappointing, though not to Explorers level by any means even though the causes are similar. As a kid, I would sure as heck be disappointed by "goofy" aliens showing up.
Still overall not bad.