Brilliant

Rating: 10/10 (18 July 2005)

I think this film was absolutely great. The tripods were really scary, and the way that Tom Cruise acted was stunningly real. I think that the plot is a bit weird, but it's the concept that sacred me most. The fact that those things have been buried for millions of years, and we didn't even notice. Tom Cruise was the star of this film, undoubtedly, but I think Dakota Fannning was very good for her age. The only criticism I would make, is that the actual aliens themselves weren't scary enough. Their big eyes made them look to "cute". However I don't really think that is much of a down point. The relationship between Ray and his kids was touching, and although the ending is really rather unlikely, I love a happy ending so I don't care! A film that is well worth seeing.