In "The 5th Wave," set in the present day, four waves of increasingly deadly attacks have left most of Earth decimated. Against a backdrop of fear and distrust, 16-year-old Cassie is on the run, desperately trying to save her younger brother. As she prepares for the inevitable and lethal 5th wave, Cassie meets a young man who may become her final hope. Based on the book by Rick Yancey.

MOVIE REVIEW

Pesky aliens have struck again, this time in young adult format. The 5th Wave is like Independence Day, only without Will Smith, a budget, and exciting battle scenes. But what it lacks in flash it makes up for with teen angst. A lot of teen angst.
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