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One cannot help but think of terrorist attacks while watching Stephen Spielberg's update of the classic sci-fi fantasy THE WAR OF THE WORLDS. While the H.G. Wells story dates back to 1898, and has inspired previous adaptations, this particular version feeds off its 21st century audience's fear of a terrorist-induced apocalypse. Even if the sight of tall buildings crumbling to the ground and crowds running fearfully away from their demise doesn't trigger post-9/11 paranoia, dialogue such as "Is it the terrorists?" will.

Disgruntled, divorced father Ray Ferrier (Tom Cruise) is struggling to connect with his estranged kids, who have been dropped off by their mother for the weekend, when a severe and unusual lightning storm leaves his New Jersey neighborhood powerless. Over the course of the next few hours, it becomes obvious that this was not a storm at all, but rather the first sign of a worldwide alien attack. Emerging from the ground in multi-legged tripod-like machines that have apparently be...
 
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War of the Worlds

Date of Review:  Jun 30, 2005
The Bottom Line: War of the Worlds is a disappointment in more than one way, but the special effects are worth watching at least once.
Review: I was hesitant to watch War of the Worlds because I contemplated boycotting it. Why? Like many people I am pretty annoyed with Tom Cruise and his new romance, his stupid Oprah-couch dancing and his obnoxious and fanatical religious views. However, I...
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  3.0

by: lyoness913
Recommended to buy: Yes

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Some good special effects, lots of...
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Lack of sensibility, tripods are...
 

Tom Cruise Battles Invaders in War of the Worlds

Date of Review:  Jul 1, 2005
The Bottom Line: War of the Worlds is a very entertaining movie that is worth seeing.
Review: Several years ago I saw most of the 1953 version of War of the Worlds and enjoyed it. I'm not sure when I first heard about the new version of the movie, but I was interested in seeing it. My interest grew after I saw the previews.

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by: dragonfire88
Recommended to buy: Yes

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Dakota Fanning, entertaining plot,...
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Ending could have been better
 

War Of The Worlds: Spielberg Does It Again: A Terrifying War In Our World!

Date of Review:  Jul 2, 2005
The Bottom Line: I can't wait to see it on DVD to watch the commentary and the behind the scenes
Review: It's very rare that I go to a movie within 2 days of it's release but when it's a Spielberg film and science fiction at that, my favorite genre, it really was easy to make an exception…Also the fact that my daughter had the day off and invited...
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I jumped in my seat
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Directors Steven Spielberg
Stars Dakota Fanning
Actors Tim Robbins
Genre Science-Fiction/Fantasy
Subgenre Based On A Novel • Science Fiction
MPAA Rating PG-13 (MPAA)
Available Formats VHS
UPC 678149439434
Release Date 2005
Running Time 1hr 57min

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Release Language French (Subtitled)
Original Language English

DVD Editions
  Format: DVD: Full Frame , 1hr 57min
Release Company: Paramount Home Entertainment (November 22, 2005)
UPC: 678149439328

VHS Editions
  Format: VHS , 1hr 57min
Release Company: Universal Studios Home Video (November 22, 2005)
UPC: 678149439434

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Screenwriter Josh Friedman

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  (12/01/2005, p.185, Howard Karren): 3.5 stars out of 4 -- "Janusz Kaminski's icy-blue cinematography and John Williams's unusually discordant score underline the movie's sober reckoning of Armageddon..."
 
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An earth-shattering adventure that both rivets and amazes (Michael Wilmington, Chicago Tribune), War of the Worlds reunites superstar Tom Cruise and Academy Award-winning director Steven Spielberg for one of the most awe-inspiring cinematic experiences of all time!A contemporary retelling of H.G. Wells classic, the sci-fi thriller reveals the extraordinary battle for the future of humankind through the eyes of one American family. Fleeing from an extraterrestrial army of killer Tripods that annihilate everything in their path, Ray Ferrier (Cruise) races to keep his family safe. War of the Worlds is an action packed adventure that explodes with spectacular special effects!
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