This is a Really Bad Movie

Rating: 1/10 (1 December 2005)

Sometimes I wish IMDb reviews were allowed to be short and to the point, because the summary says it all...This is a Really Bad Movie.
I don't really expect a masterpiece from Tom Cruise or even Steven Spielberg anymore, but they can usually be counted on for two hours of entertainment. Not the case here.
Tom Cruise was miscast to play this role. He was not believable in the least. It didn't help that this version of the classic tale had such a goofy feel and sub plots attached to it. However, I dare say that if Cruise was not such a big name he would be up for a Golden Raspberry Award for his simply awful performance.
As for Spielberg, I think he has lost all touch with reality and everyday people. He just seems to no longer have any clue how to portray ordinary people on film. Great films draw you in and make you believe them, they make you think about them for days. This film was completely superficial and lacked any believability or credibility. I think Spielberg feels all that is necessary for character development is a scene or two showing that the character is estranged from their spouse or kids.
Don't look for anything worthwhile here. This War of the Worlds is a 'disposable', fast food version of what was a pretty good story. Absoulutly awful.