Tom Cruise, Dakota Fanning, Justin Chatwin
This is a contemporary retelling of H.G. Wells' seminal sci-fi classic. The adventure/thriller reveals humankind's extraordinary battle against an extra-terrestrial invasion fleet, as seen through the...( read more
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DVD Release Date: November 22, 2005
Stats: 1,165,505 reviews
Apart from the impressive special effects, this film was dire. Such a shame as a decent remake should have been brilliant.
Effects wise this is a very very good film, like all modern sci-fi films, it looks awesome and very realistic. The aliens and their mechanical tripods are slick, shiny and uber cool looking :) whilst the fungus like growth they produce across everything looks brilliant and fully ...( read more)
My complaint is that Spielberg engages us so well until the last act where he seems to run out of ideas on how to end this thing, leaving us with something that is clumsy and empty instead of thoughtful and gripping.
War of the Worlds is just one of those films you watch and don't really appreciate. But after several viewings you really get to grips with the thrill.
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A summer spectacular in which human relationships and emotions refuse to be overwhelmed by (admittedly awesome) computer-generated mayhem. full review
H.G. Wells wouldn't recognize his 1898 alien-invasion novel, The War of the Worlds, in Steven Spielberg's updated film version. But Wells could probably relate to the ensuing fear and panic. full review
Extravagant in movie terms but stingy in emotional ones, it embodies all of Spielberg's bad impulses and almost none of his good ones. full review
When it comes to searing and iconic visual imagery, Spielberg is still the best filmmaker around. full review
War of the Worlds is a big, clunky movie containing some sensational sights but lacking the zest and joyous energy we expect from Steven Spielberg. full review
Steven Spielberg's reasonably entertaining rendering of the 1898 H. G. Wells novel is an elemental story of predator and prey. full review
It's the human struggle that makes this a sci-fi masterpiece. full review
This is definitely one of the best sci-fi movies I have ever seen no holds barred. For people who like that genre or for people who might want to finally view something in that genre it is a good place to start.
Sky Captain and the World of Tommorrow, Cloverfield and this movie are some of the best sci-fi type films produced all-time.
Definately one of my favorite movies. I remember going back to watch it a second time. Critics can say what they want about it, but this is an amazing novel-based movie. Speilberg did an awesome/terrific job on this and the performances were perfect. The movie had an intense feeling that I haven't gotten from a movie in a while. I definately bought the DVD right away.
Quality movie! Spielberg does a great job in making the movie believable. The end of the world seems so real! Thats what makes it scary!!!
hi everyone, I hope you have enjoyed this film because I'd love to watch it again
Anyone who critisizes this movie negatively has a really bad taste in movies.
Im not sure why many people didn't like this movie, i mean, IS NOT ABOUT SEEING EXPLOSIONS, OR WAR FOR FUN, people needs to understand that ITS ABOUT THE WORLS DESTRUCTION, PEOPLE RUNNING FOR THEIR LIFES AND THEN TRY TO ATTACK, is not one of those movies for crazy people who wants to see just action, the movie is WAY more artistic than that.
Remember who directed it...
the graphics are awesome but its a little too overrated.
great movie tho.
i love watching justin chatwin.
HE'S SO SEXY!<333
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