wish it was more like the 1953 version

Rating: 6/10 (4 July 2005)

I enjoyed this movie I might see it again.I went to see it with a very analytical attitude in comparing it to the 1953 George pal movie and the 1938 radio version.I was looking for more narration about the state of affairs in the world during the invasion.Very little of this was in this movie.I also wanted to see more about military preparedness in response to this invasion and more actual fighting between the military and the aliens.I think Spielberg did try but it wasn't enough.The term martians was hardly ever mentioned and more scientists in the movie would of helped.Perhaps the movie was to humanistic in regards to the affairs of one family.Never the less it was a good enough movie and I will probably buy the DVD when it comes out.I would welcome responses to my comments!