Spielber and Cruise at their finest

Rating: 10/10 (9 July 2005)

The movie War of the Worlds is based on a radio show that was aired unexpectedly in the early-mid 20th Century and scared millions of listeners.
The movie version won't make you forget Independence Day, but it will make you forget all of Tom Cruise's bad roles. Cruise hasn't played in a great movie in a long time and this time he is brilliant.
Playing a divorcée dad, Cruise must fend for his family and survive himself. The combination of Spielberg's genius as a suspense master and Cruise's acting equals huge success.
If you haven't viewed the film, you won't be disappointed. Even if you aren't a fan of either the director or the star, see the movie anyways.
I hated Tom Cruise's Minority Report but loved this movie. It keeps you on the edge of your seat right up until the ending.
Maybe it won't, but I hope this film lands a few Oscars Cruise's and Spielberg's way. (Best film, best director, best male actor, best effects... especially best effects---this movie is beautiful).
My final verdict: Best film of 2005 yet