THIS VERSION IS BETTER THAN SPIELBERGS!

Tom Cruise = one dimension, boring acting, blah. C-
Spielberg = too glossy, too much popcorn, not any substance B
Script = one dimension, didn't follow the book, created unlikable characters, with uncaring goals. D
Effects = B+ (not an A because they spent too much money and I still saw the damn matte lines in some of the effects! They should have been perfect)

Overall = C+


C. Thomas Howell = Great character actor, lots of dimension, control. A-
Latt = Gritty, in your face storytelling. B+
Script = Compelling, great characters, moves along at a great pace. The ending works! B+
Effects = Some great, some not so great. B-

Overall = B+

Plus Latt spent a LOT LESS MONEY. Spielberg should be ashamed of himself for spending a quarter billion dollars (after marketing) with that money. Tsk, tsk.