Absolutely brilliant

Rating: 8/10 (8 November 2012)

When this film first appeared at the cinema, I was only 9 years old. Being a 12A rated film, i was unable too enjoy the full cinematic experience of this movie. In fact the first time I ever watched this film was when i was 13. But at this age, i was able too appreciate the true alluring features of this film. This remake of the original War of the Worlds, has clearly benefited from CGI and other modern technology.
I am fortunate enough to own a 50 inch Plasma TV along with surround sound. This truly enhanced my movie experience to the extent that I can no longer hear the distinct; ear piercing noise that the tripods made, without taking cover under the nearest table.
I was never a gullible character but this film manage to actually convince me that an alien invasion similar too this, was indeed possible. So frightened i was, I cried,'We're all going to die!' too my mother the very next day, during an intense thunderstorm.
You may think of me as a bit of a wimp; a feeble and light hearted character and in truth i am. I can't deny it, the slightest bit of violence used too make my head turn in the opposite direction. However this film changed that, the violence intrigued me. The thought of a species superior too our own could slaughter us in the way they did. The best description of the massacre portrayed in this film, is like a toddler trampling all over an ants nest.
In conclusion, this film is well worthy of all the awards it was nominated for. I wouldn't say that this film was a life changer for me, but it did make think about the superiority of my own race. Thoroughly recommend this too anyone who is egocentric about human civilization.