I fail to understand why people are so mystified by all the pretty lights in a campy film with poor acting (apart from Ed Harris). Obviously James Cameron has commercial appeal that will work in such a surface level fashion. Ron Howardโs Cocoon has way more going for it, check that out instead. Itโs a better blend of camp, sentimentality and benevolent aliensโฆif thatโs your thing. Your thing is *emotionalism*