So so

Rating: 3/10 (3 July 2005)

I found the movie as the tripods. High on the legs for special effects, but poor on the ground as far as reality is concerned. The kids are annoying. A ten year old kid would know to shut up and let their parent do the thing of saving. Spielberg certainly underestimates the natural wisdom of a ten year old child in danger.
So most of the budget seemed to be spend on the technique and too little to the real psychology of the characters. At the end they see the dead alien, and just say 'ok he's dead'. Wouldn't they have to be still scared??? I wouldn't dare standing front in line and trust one soldier who sees one dieing alien.