Great

Rating: 10/10 (5 July 2005)

War of the Worlds is another masterpiece from director Steven Spielberg. For those who are interested in pure entertainment for there summer movies, than look no further. It is the master directors best summer adventure since Jurassic Park and just as good as that one as well as his other alien invasion movies Close Encounters and ET. What sets this movie apart however, is that the aliens are nasty. From these bad ET's first appearance in the film, to the end, it is a turbo charged ride that doesn't let up. The pacing and rhythm of this movie are its best assets, as well as the scenes of tension that the master has always been so perfect at creating. For example there is a great scene in which the visitors scout out the basement where the main characters are hiding, a scene so intense you will forget to breathe. It is also a truly genius idea to make this invasion a one man point of view, and to keep the mean machines high up in the air scaring the hell out of the viewer as they get closer and closer. Also Tom Cruise and Dakota Fanning are among the best father-daughter on screen pair in recent memory. In conclusion, if you like your summer movies with popcorn and mayhem, don't miss this new classic from Americas best director.