Disappointing - Aliens win an award though.

Rating: 3/10 (6 July 2005)

When the film starts it certainly starts with a bang. The effects, not only on screen but also in ones own gut are only what I can describe as churning - fabulous. But then all of a sudden the film seems to get a attack of the Kramer-vs-Kramer's.
What is with all the family relationship material that suddenly made its way into War of the Worlds? What was Steven Spielberg thinking of?
This was a film I was really looking forward to seeing, and if it was not for all the children crying, teenage rebellion and generally unwanted "I am your dad, remember that" stuff the film is gripping.
This is a opportunity that has been really missed and missed by a mile.
Tom Cruise may well be nominated for an Oscar as his acting is as usual spot on - however, I think the aliens deserve an award for THE BEST "I am an alien, get me out of here" show put on the screen.