This was dull and something we've all seen before

Rating: Null/10 (29 June 2005)

War of the Worlds pretends to be smart and compelling but ultimately there was no thought put into the writing. Even the action scenes are on the weak and flimsy side. The entire movie lacks energy and especially lacks heart. Not only that, but there was zero chemistry between the stars--who have no personality or charisma, and there was no character development at all. Since the movie put way too much emphasis on the characters, this was a serious problem. This film had some nice effects that quickly became boring as their setup and overuse flowed for far too long.
Who does this appeal to? Quite a large audience I guessÂ… video game enthusiasts, people who believe that loud music and fireworks serve the good cause of giving the intellect a rest while feeding into their emotional lives. Death and destruction do not an emotional movie make particularly in the absence of a single character that we care about. Don't waste your money here!!!