I'm one of those weirdos that loves movies for all kinds of reasons, not just historical accuracy or character development or acting even. My family and I loved this movie. It was simple enough for my 9-year-old to enjoy, and it was just interesting enough for my wife and I to enjoy. My teenage son also liked it. And isn't that what it's about? Movies are supposed to be fun, and this one definitely was. Don't listen to the critics. I wish I saw it in the theaters on the big screen, but unfortunately I listened to the critics and did not go see it.
Come on people are complaining about the way Matt Damon delivers his lines? This is a movie with aliens or something. Who cares about the lines.