Fantastic spectacle and gripping drama

Rating: Null/10 (29 June 2008)

"War of the Worlds" manages to take the subject of Wells' classic and update it for today's society. It's gritty, uncompromising science fiction that takes a hard look at human nature.
Shot on location in New Jersey and Virginia, the scenes of America in crisis are haunting and uncannily realistic. Spielberg manages to really capture the feeling and mood of people fleeing from the alien menace.
The effects are mind-blowing and memorable, especially the first scenes of carnage.
Performances from the cast are outstanding. Even Tom Cruise-haters would find his performance difficult to criticise.
10 out of 10. Movie magic.