Some facts.. and the experience

Rating: 9/10 (10 July 2005)

I must say that all of the press that Tom Cruise is receiving right now does not do him any justice. I had the great experience of meeting him while he was shooting this movie in New Jersey, which is where a large percentage of the film was shot- when the Bayonne Bridge was blown up along with where Tom lived in the movie. His sister, whom is either his manager or publicist, actually brought my sister, my father and I around the set and introduced us to some of the actors, the on set directors, make up artists and other members who helped make the film. Just a little fun fact, the gas station in the beginning of the film is actually a prop. Tom's sister introduced us to the woman in charge of buying items to make things come to life (EX: documents for the walls, pictures, snap on floor mats, etc.) and showed us how she picked out each item in the gas station to make it look like a normal running gas station. The gas station was not blown up either that was all special effects.
For all of the people who saw this film and complained about the ending of it, you should re-think your critiquing. This film is true to the book. Steven Spielberg did not come up with the idea of War of the Worlds; he re did the film in his vision to make a better version of the book. The ending is what happens at the ending of the novel by H. G. Wells.
For those who did not see this movie, I strongly believe it is a great film. The only problem I saw was that any and everywhere I looked I felt as if Tom Cruise was right in front of me. Dakota Fanning did an amazing job for such a young actress, she stole the show. The film is full of the most amazing special effects I have ever seen. I refused to ask myself "how" as I have in many other films; opposed to this film when I blurted out loud "WOW"! This film will leave you sitting at the edge of your seats and if you bring someone along with you to watch the movie beware I found myself squeezing my boyfriends arm a little too hard. Enjoy the film.
If you have any questions about any of the scenes from Si or NJ, feel free to message me or reply to this post. I found out many interesting things.

Laurie