How can people not like this movie?

Rating: 10/10 (9 July 2005)

I was a little scared going to see this film, because of the lack of publicity, and early screenings. I don't doubt Spielberg's ability to entertain, and I seem be one of the few people who like Tom Cruise, but there just wasn't a lot of hype. No "Tri-pod" happy meals, or scratch and win game tie-ins. After seeing the movie I can't quite figure out why they didn't push this film harder in the media, and I can't figure out why critic's seem to be hating this film. This had everything I want from a movie. The film was intense, 15 minutes into the film we see the aliens, and their is no question as to why they are here. It's a chase film, meets the best of sci-fi and drama. Some people may not like the way it ends, but I do. It stays true to the plot twist of the book. But even without the knowledge of the book it would still be enjoyable. The only complaints I've heard have been few and far between. In fact only one person I know didn't like. It was a girl, and she hates Tom Cruise. I think her vote was skewed. The critics have been bending over backwards to pat films on the back this year, from the outstanding "Cinderella Man" to "Batman Begins". Both good films, but "War of the Worlds" can stand amongst them proudly as an amazing, intense and human experience.