Another 2005 disappointment

Rating: 6/10 (30 June 2005)

I couldn't wait for this one. As a kid War of the Worlds was my favorite film. That is until Nov. 1977 when Close Encounters came out, and has since been my #1 film. I hate long reviews so... Not as dumb as ID4, though could have used some of the thrilling moments from that flick. Not as bad as any Shamalan films, those look good on paper but always LAME! Signs, anyone? yuck!
If you are expecting Jaws meets Close Encounters like me. sorry! This is too much Tom Cruise and not enough fun. It starts off great. Good tension and development, but after the first attack in New Jersey, starts to flat line. I kept waiting for Spielberg to kick in and deliver a Jurassic Park moment...waited...waited...nope.