"War of the worlds" takes intensity to the next level

Rating: 7/10 (14 July 2005)

War of the worlds is an amazing film, not revolutionary per se, but amazing. Once the mood is set, it never stops, the atmosphere and level of intensity is amazing. Even at the rare parts where they start lulling you into a sense of safety, it throws something at you that reminds you of what is really happening. As an example, when they're all going to a ferry that's supposed to be taking them all to safety, a train signal starts up, and every one stops, and a flaming train (If you look closely you can even see a human hand hanging from one of the windows) goes by. This isn't the greatest movie ever, and I know many people aren't going to like it, but when it comes to intensity this is the perfect movie for you. This adaptation isn't too amazingly close to the H. G. Welles 1898 novel, but they get the idea down pat and even people who are looking for a near perfect adaptation may not be seriously let down. This film is just a great time to spend at the theaters period, but don't go looking for the best film ever.