Best movie of the summer so far

Rating: 8/10 (1 July 2005)

Best movie of the summer so far. I found the movie very captivating, exciting and interesting. Wells' is great writer, when one is listening to Freeman's narration of Wells' writing from the book. Wilfred, my friend, says the book War of the Worlds is short, and I find this hard to believe. The movie could have been longer and explained the event more. I do not direct movies, I will leave this question to Spielberg. Hard to believe such a concept could come from a mind in the 1800's. H G Wells' radio play caused panic with the idea, I believe back in the 30's. The movie is about survival during a war. Cruise plays someone who is lucky, and thinks at the same time. The part with the van is believable. The ending is the same as the 1953 movie my buddy Wilfred and I saw when we were both in grade 7. I find reading the book or seeing the earlier version will ruin the movie, so watch this one first. 8 out of 10 see this one before it leaves the theater.