What Parents Need to Know
Parents need to know that this violent alien invasion film is more or less a war movie in disguise, with constant fighting and shooting, explosions, death, and blood. Between the violence and the strong language (including "f--k" and many uses of "s--t"), it pushes as far as it can get with its PG-13 rating. All of that said, although the movie isn't very good, some of the characters do behave admirably and could be considered positive role models who work well together.
Families can talk about the movie's extreme violence, fighting, and death. Is it necessary to the story? Does it send any particular message?
Is the movie scary? Would it have been scarier or less scary if it had shown more of the aliens?
What's the appeal of alien invasion movies? Do they play on any real-life fears?