Another great science fiction film from my era, truly. This was another movie I watched a lot as a kid and, honestly, it completely traumatized me. You know, that typical scene of the boy watching television and suddenly the alien appears, made by CGI and recorded by a low-definition camera, a marvel. Above all, because of the way the director managed to handle the suspense throughout much of the film, not to mention the great work of the soundtrack and sound effects, which also you mention. That's why it's among my favorite alien invasion movies.

Good review.