War Of The Worlds

Rating: 10/10 (30 June 2005)

I am a lover of the 1952 version. I am now a lover of this new 2005 version. I enjoyed that they respected the original book written by H.G. Wells in 1898. They tied in the original movie with them talking about the aliens watching us from afar with envy like the book and original movie. Then the movie comes into a new storyline that is current with our lives of today. I think adding the father twist brought us into the pain, fear and confusion of the people involved. Also the movie made us all look and act like we probably would if this was indeed happening.
I think all the characters were very believable and the acting was fantastic by all the main characters.
The visual affects will probably win a Academy Award, and I think Cruz should as well.
In conclusion, I am going to see the movie a second time with family and look forward to owning a copy for home viewing when and if it comes available. Skijohn