Along with all the other ripoffs mentioned, I'd like to add Red October and Firefly to the list.
I know that there are valid reasons to copy a working formula, but to simply rip off random elements of several different creative works and blend them together into a single composite work, and do it successfully, requires true genius. Here, in a single movie, a new generation of TV viewers can be brought up to speed on all that Sci-Fi-dom has to offer! Of course, there is a fine line between genius and insanity....
Honestly, the movie is not the worst I've ever seen. It's just so sad that no one, today can come up with original material.
I know that there are valid reasons to copy a working formula, but to simply rip off random elements of several different creative works and blend them together into a single composite work, and do it successfully, requires true genius. Here, in a single movie, a new generation of TV viewers can be brought up to speed on all that Sci-Fi-dom has to offer! Of course, there is a fine line between genius and insanity....
Honestly, the movie is not the worst I've ever seen. It's just so sad that no one, today can come up with original material.