Update of Classic fails to convince

This is a remake of a 'classic' television serial by one of BBC's digital channels. I have not seen the original so I can't make a comparison.

It is low budget and looks it but the acting is quite good. The main problem is it still feels old-fashioned, the script has been updated a bit to reflect modern technology but it overall it's dull and fails to create any sense that first contact with aliens is an event worthy of our attention