Just plain sucked.

Rating: 2/10 (13 July 2005)

I gave this film a 2 out of 10 because it is slightly better than the film "Signs" starring Mel Gibson.
If you are thinking about going to see this movie... DON'T. It is a waste of 3 hours (note that the 3 hours includes travelling time and waiting time). I found several discrepancies in the film, which should have been thought about, one main one is the video camera people have mentioned, where after everything else electrical doesn't work, after the EMP, magically the video camera does work.
I have several other problems with this film, many of which have disgusted me. One such example is the problem I have with the son. We see him charge over a hill while tanks and infantry are desperately firing at whatever is on the otherside, then.. CRASH! A huge alien tripod thing comes over the brow of the hill into view on flames crushing everything. Then at the end, you see the son has made it to his mother. Pardon my language but what the f*ck!? I mean, where was the plot at this point? In fact, the plot was absent throughout the whole film. Another thing that made me want to get up and leave was the horrible shrill scream of the little girl. There was absolutely no need at all for her to shriek so much. She shrieks while they're in the car, and refuses to shutup for a brief moment. However when she is faced with mortal danger after being picked up and caged by a tripod she doesn't make a f*cking sound.
Also, this movie was almost as bad as Signs, War of the Worlds had the same lack of plot as Signs, and made about as much sense. There are only three things I can say about this film which makes it better than signs:
1) The way they die in the end is to do with micro-organisms and bacteria, which is slightly more plausible than water, however is just as ridiculous.
2) The special effects, this area was successful with some very good stuff despite the non-sensical ideas that inspired them.
3) The Weaponry, at least this film had a few rocketlaunchers.. but not many. Which is a real disappointment. you would think since the aliens were killing everyone anyway some nukes would be involved, or better stuff.. the most advanced thing we saw of the "huge" American military was the squadron of harrier jumpjets that attacked one of the tripods. Where were the B-2 bombers? Where were the other top secret weaponry that the U.S. army "doesn't have"? I bet you're thinking, "Maybe the E.M.P. blasts made them unusable?" Bulls***. If an old balding mechanic can fix a car in a couple of minutes, then the U.S. army can fix a few planes in 2 days.
In conclusion, this film was horrific. It was the sequel to Hiroshima. Also, another small point to make, if you are considering watching this film, then note that the beginning sets you up well... it sets you up for a further 2 hours of filler, so you can get ready for the nerve wracking 2-minute ending where they all just die. Enjoy.