Quite good in many ways "But"

Rating: 8/10 (22 January 2006)

I did enjoy the movie overall. However, the "Dysfunctional Family" aspect in my opinion was overdone. More effort could have been spent on the real plot and the fight against the Martians.
I thought the special effects were great. The new twist about the Martian Tripod Machines being buried for eons in preparation for the attack against the Earth was quite interesting. The red vines could have been played on a bit more.
When the son went over the hill and was presumed to be a goner, there should of perhaps been more played from that angle as well.
I can not say that Mr. Speilburg let us down in the least. He did indeed bring new ideas to a story written long ago.
JJ