Keep the simple stuff real

Rating: 1/10 (2 July 2005)

I was very excited about WoW, but reality puts this movie as one to avoid.
The movie gets rolling quickly, and the point up to the aliens appearing makes you think that this could be really good. Tense, exciting, and a little spooky.
Then the special effects take over and the simple things get completely lost in the shuffle.
We know that the lightning first hit in the Ukraine about a day prior, but just 20 minutes after it hits in New York, the aliens appear. OKAY. The multiple paths for the Miracle Mini-Van are comical. Where is everybody going? Sure, Cruise wants to get his kids to their Mom, but why is everyone else walking somewhere. The food scene in the kitchen. Nobody thinks to look in the fridge? Everyone getting onto a ferry that is lit up so bright you could see it from the moon. Not to mention they have it loaded with cars that don't start with people sitting in them (must be an advanced auto parts store on the other side of the water with a special on solenoids). Starts making you think that the human race is to dumb to live. The battle scene where his son needs to see. Why is everyone walking towards the battle in the first place. They get there, and then realize maybe this isn't the best place to be. The list could go on for quite some time, but I will finish with the ludicrous ending, in which his wife and her family are fine, not to mention the entire block, as well as his son. Joke.
I realize that movies are made for entertainment, but make it intelligent. Special effects are good, but that does not save this movie. Watch 'Independance Day' for a much better invasion flick.
Last note. Morgan Freeman narrates the beginning & the end. Why not use him for narrative updates throughout the movie.