this kicked butt

Rating: 9/10 (30 August 2005)

okay. when i first saw the 1953 version of this movie i fell asleep in class. but i saw the preview for this is theaters and i thought, "thats how it should be!" One major plus of this movie was the main characters. Tom Cruise and Dakota Fanning gave excellent performances. At the beginning, there is a 10 to 20 min background of the family situation then almost as soon as that ends the main purpose of the movie beings. The special effects were very well done, presenting it to be very real. The sounds, the visuals, and the heart-breaking story of this family keep you on the edge of your seat. Ray Ferrier (Cruise) is a father who cant be relied on as his son, Robby (Justin Chatwick)puts it. Rachel (Fanning) puts on a great performance of sympathizing with her father and teaching him lessons without meaning to.
The movie length however was long yes and some of the plot story was redundant. The basement scene for one.
I suggest seeing this movie.