A wild thrill ride best viewed in theaters

Rating: 7/10 (2 January 2006)

Spielberg's version of H.G. Wells classic is another shocker from Spielberg. Just like some of his other creations such as Jaws and Jurassic Park, War of the Worlds is a genuine thrill ride.
Ray Ferrier is an ordinary citizen living in an ordinary world. That is, until his peace is disturbed when a giant lightning storm hits. The storm isn't ordinary, though. For example, lighting seems to hit repetitively in one spot, and the wind seems to be going in the opposite direction it usually does. If that wasn't enough shock a giant alien ship rises from the ground, and starts to kill people, lots and lots of people.
The thrills are at their highest, when giant machines start consuming humans by the minute. If you really want to know how big they are, compare the size of the people to the size of the ships. Now, THAT is scary. The "war" (Ray running from aliens) is undoubtedly thrilling! However, the noise isn't balanced out. The beginning contains almost inaudible dialogue. The film then becomes unbearably loud when the aliens start attacking. Plot holes may also be the demise of many.
But, the film makes a good thriller, and moments of drama ---small spoiler! --- (such as when Ray kills Tim Robbins) make the film very fun.
7/10
Good: Thrills, drama, some twists and fabulous narration by Morgan Freeman
Bad: Noise is unbalanced, plot holes and definitely isn't better the second time