I actually only saw the first half of the movie. Things got too busy around here with the kids, so I put it on hold.
I never saw relic, but the movie does remind me of the alien movies. Implants, creepy creatures walking about and all that. Though the creatures are supposed to be supernatural and not alien.
One of my favorite Christian Slater movies was one with Rene Russo, and he traveled through time or something... But I can't find the movie on amazon.
I also love Untamed Heart.