"Because any man dies...for nothing" So true!

Rating: 8/10 (11 May 2013)

Both in "Close Encounters of the Third kind" and "ET" the Aliens are an advanced race seeking for peace. But when Spielberg wants to make them evil and scary, dam, he does very well. "War of the Worlds" is the alien invasion movie from the master Spielberg. It is not his best film, but can be a great, tense, thrilling blockbuster.
In the story we have Ray Ferrier (Tom Cruise), a divorced parent family of Robbie (Justin Chatwin) and Rachel (Dakota Fanning). When Ray's week with the children arrive, who he has a little distant relationship with his father. Begins a strange storm throwing huge rays on the ground. All electricity and cars stop working completely. And suddenly a huge mechanical robot leaves the ground and begins to disintegrate people. Ray gets in their children and arranges a car and tries to take them to Boston to be with his mother and keep the family together. Little does he know that it was not just that there was an attack, but in all parts of the country and the world. Now Ray has to carry your family for an America being totally destroyed.
The story seems usual, but the way that the film focuses full attention on the family and on the way they do for America being destroyed gradually. And their relationship in the midst of all the chaos enhances itself every passing minute.
The direction of Spielberg as always is spectacular and varied. Goes from insane persecution during the destruction of a city, a huge battle between alien's robots and military soldiers, and scenes of pure suspense. In technical aspects the film is fabulous. From aliens to the destruction of cities, the visuals are gorgeous so even with the sound effects. The soundtrack of John Williams again makes our heart flutter in scenes of pure suspense.
The performances also stand out very well. Tom Cruise begins a little strange at first, but improves up every minute that passes; Dakota Fanning is superb; Tim Robbins, who only appears near the end, gives an excellent performance as the mad Harlan Ogilvy.
It has everything to be one of the best movies ever made Aliens invasion. Excellent technical aspects, great performances, a good story, exciting and suspenseful moments. Another genre that Spielberg put in his career.