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War of the Worlds (2005 movie)
A 2005 movie starring Tom Cruise
Despite super effects, a huge budget, and the cinematic pedigree of alien-happy Steven Spielberg, this take on H.G. Wells's novel is basically a horror film packaged as a sci-fi thrill ride. Instead of a mad slasher, however, Spielberg (along with … see full wiki
Director:
Steven Spielberg
Genre:
Sci-Fi,
Fantasy
Release Date:
June 29, 2005
MPAA Rating:
PG-13
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The most that one can say for Steven Spielberg's adaptation of H.G. Wells' most famous novel is that it doesn't try to be anything other than what it is. Unsurprisingly, the movie's story is bookended by graceless and unnecessary expositional narration and opens with fifteen minutes (ten too many) of an equally pointless introduction to the central characters. Nonetheless, this is escapist entertainment and it's presented as such, and I'm almost surprised that Spielberg didn't … more
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review by MichaelN.
September 09, 2009
Speilberg has done a superb job making this movie which is highly original from the 1953 version. In it Tom Cruise is an irresponsible divorced father who is given charge of his two children for the weekend. The movie is about how he has to cope with death all around him while keeping his children and himself from becoming mad. There are some real touching and heart wrenching scenes especially when his young daughter is witnessing the horrors of people being … more
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Pros: Story, special effects of Tripods Aliens, thankfully this was on HBO. Cons: Plot holes, terrible ending. The Bottom Line: Could have been great....ultimately bloated and did not reach a suitable conclusion. Plot Details: This opinion reveals major details about the movie''s plot. I so wanted to enjoy this movie. I really did. I am a fan of Tom Cruise (I forgive him for his PDA tendancies), I really love Dakota Fanning … more
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The real dazzler about this reincarnation of an old story is that it IS the reincarnation of an old story. H.G. Wells published his scary sci-fi novel in 1898, Orson Welles terrified the country in his 1938 radio drama version of the book, in 1953 the book became a film, and now in the time of terrorism Steven Spielberg makes the story not an invasion from Mars but an enemy from within the bowels of the globe. Quite a fest for a book over a hundred years old to still seem pertinent. Steven … more
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review by MzJen_2_review.
December 02, 2005
The movie is alright, I think they (preview, trailer, media, etc...) hype it up too much before it was released. The special effects are outstanding the scenes of the tripods ascending from the streets and rocking the city was amazing. There are also some classic lines, e.g., "...are we dead?" this is extermination!", "...are you your mother, or mine?", and "...they come in the lightning..." Tom Cruise is Tom Cruise, but I was surprised at how small Miranda Otto's (Lord of the Rings) part was. &nb … more
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WAR OF THE WORLDS was one of the few movies I definitely wanted to see during the summer of 2005. I was really looking forward to it. Having heard Stephen Speilberg comment over and over again how he would never make a "bad alien" movie, I was more than curious to see how his adaptation of the really first "bad alien" story would turn out. I guess I had my expectations set too high because I was disappointed. The film starts off promising enough. Spielberg updates Wells' classic … more
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review by vemartin.
July 24, 2005
Pros: Technically flawless. Cons: No emotional connection was established between us and the characters. The Bottom Line: In the final analysis, War of the Worlds was mildly entertaining, but not at all thought-provoking, or partially profound. Plot Details: This opinion reveals minor details about the movie''s plot. My wife is enamored with Tom Cruise and swears most women are as well. I however, can take or leave the man. … more
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review by garethvk.
June 28, 2005
Pros: Nice Setup. Cons: Lousy acting, weak FX, little action, paper thin plot. The Bottom Line: With so much potential, it is hard to believe this went so far south. Plot Details: This opinion reveals minor details about the movie''s plot. In a summer season of grand blockbusters, “War of the Worlds” is perhaps the biggest dud in years, and is a failure of epic proportions. The film is a remake of the classic 1953 film … more
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