Nice job Spielberg ! Fitting of the 'turn of the century' book that Wells gave "our world"

Rating: 8/10 (11 December 2005)

I thought Spielberg succeeded in finding the right level of blending today's special effects with the incredible book that HG Wells gave to "our world", while giving the 1950's screen version it's due.
I'm a special effects junkie, BUT, this movie would have been ruined if Spielberg had yielded to the temptation to turn this into Star Wars. The enhancements he made to the plot were subtle enough to maintain the intent, theme and overall sense that both the book and earlier movie gave us all.
The acting was fine. I liked Robbins the best, but Cruise was believable, too. Hat's off to finding a way to get Gene Barry on the screen.
Overall an enjoyable movie for all ages, and all "ages".