[Johnny B.]

http://www.rottentomatoes.com/ is your friend! Their combined rating is < 50%, which suggests that it's not that good.

I've heard that the special effects are good, but the story is terrible.

I guess if you loved the original movie, you will probably want to see it. I wasn't impressed with the original, so I'll wait for it to show up on cable.

[prisoner6]

udience was 83% liked it..FWIW

[delapaz]

I've heard that the special effects are good, but the story is terrible.

In other words, faithful to the original.