not as good as the original but not a bad attempt in all honesty

Rating: 8/10 (18 July 2005)

As most now war of the worlds was a remake of a 1953 classic which good acting made up for the todays standard pitiful visual effects. Tom Cruise plays a man who moves crates for a living and apparently does it better than anyone else according to his site manager, so hardly the potential makings of a tough alien killing warrior and luckily for the story he isn't. Cruise plays the role very conservatively and unlike most Americans doesn't indulge in the fact he is American and thinks he cane take on all by himself which in my opinion does the film well as it makes for a more intense and better performance from him(cruise).
The Story is well conceived as it really makes you think about the ideas the film portrays in the same way that The Terminator did somewhat 20 years ago and although different in content it does raise question marks. The horror of the film comes across very well and is sharp the special effects are very good and the sound effects are some of the best I've heard in years.
i don't really want to reveal any of the plot as it has only been out in the cinemas for over a week so ill keep stum i would say the film is a must see and possibly worthy of an Oscar for its effects!