In this seriously flawed remake of the 1956 classic Invasion of the Body Snatchers, Nicole Kidman plays a psychologist and single mother who notices that the people around her are starting to act strangely. They walk like robots, talk like voice machines, and display zero emotion.

Together with her doctor boyfriend (Daniel Craig), she discovers that the human race is being taken over by an alien life form...

Directed by Oliver Hirschbiegel (Downfall), The Invasion is a very well-shot and well-paced sci-fi thriller. There is evidence of a big budget and competent crew in nearly all its production aspects — especially the hair and wardrobe department for "Little Miss Perfect" Kidman.

But the script by first-time screenwriter David Kajganich is absolutely loony! First, it tells us that the world would be a wonderful place if all of us become dull emotionless beings, because it would put an end to human conflict. (No emotions = No wars = Peace on Earth) Then it turns around and asserts that we are better off as imperfect humans — even if it means having to engage in wars and conflicts. (Emotions = Conflicts = What it means to be human.)

It's shocking that a script this confusing and unsatisfying can command such a huge budget and star casting.