While this may not compare well to the original movie, I thought it was well made for a tv flick. The effects are alright and it keeps enough action to keep the viewer interested. Helps a ton having 2 seasoned producers who know what they are doing.

This new version's biggest fault is that it's just a little too ambitious--it's the original movie with 65 subplots tacked on. The scene of everyone going nuts in the small town is very effective though. Worth a look.

What a promising opening. Knowing nothing about the original and novel whole town scene was a cliffhanger enough for me. Scientific chatter is on the right dose. From then on Andromeda Strain goes blunt every minute. With cheesy side characters (especially the media man) and not even cliche ridden plot this is a wasted effort.

The first part of this gave me hope that it would be enjoyable, but the second half erased all of that.

All 5 points for the way that woman's boobs bounced perfectly during the decontamination procedure.

It's not the worst thing ever, it's just very drawn-out and doesn't haven't the talent behind the story like the original novel.

I actually fell asleep somewhere during the first disc, six months later still can't face giving it another go.

The story is purely fascinating, but I'm afraid we have to thank Michael Crichton and his book for that. Unfortunately, I cannot compare this production to the former screening.Anyway, it manages to defend itself as a stand-alone. *SPOILER* I really like the black lady's smartness regarding a secret password, too bad it didn't help them.Minuses: the intelligence of an "alien" and the "time-space" tunnel are definitely worth more screen time.Also,typical heroic sacrifices kinda spoil the quality.

There's no shortage of scientific mumbo jumbo (for those who enjoy that sort of thing) in this overlong and rather talky television remake.

Twisted into a cautionary tale of preserving the biodiversity of the sea for future generations, this remake is not a patch on the original bleak story.

It's truly sad when Eric McCormack can steal the show. One flying flipping severed thumb up!

Why don't they leave classic Sci Fi alone?

Slightly preposterous but enjoyable!

i have watched the original many times. on this one i fell asleep. twice. then i zapped to "superman returns" and woke up nicely.

This plot was just dumb. The first half was ok. The second was retarded.

Just didn't live up to the original, even with a shiny new paint job.

Unexpectedly very good sci-fi thriller. Slightly upgraded original novel (mainly the second part). The better half of TV production nowadays.

I wanted to see the original 1971 version first, but now I'm doubting am I interested to see it at all...

Decently done, especially for a remake, but ultimately predictable all the way through. Better than most made for TV sci-fi movies, though.