Some movies are not better as remakes

Rating: 7/10 (27 July 2005)

When I found out Steven Spielberg was on board to make a modern adaption of War of the Worlds like many of you I was stoked. This movie had all of the best Spielberg: Top notch actors, incredible special effects, and great lighting. You know all the good stuff you can learn to expect from him.
But the pace and plot of this remake was a little bit undesirable. The movie had an incredible intensity to it, that really pulls you into the movie, but that's where the movie falls short.
I guess it's hard in a post 9/11 society to view disaster in a such a personal way.
There are some great moments and a lot of good quotes from this movie. I don't know if this movie is awesome, or if I'm just disappointed since it was a Spielberg flick that it wasn't better. I'm on the fence here.
I would recommend that you go and see this movie, because it is a GOOD movie. It's not going to go down in history like E.T., but it will be remembered.
Tom Cruise and Dakota Fanning were a perfect casting for the father and daughter parts. You see a new depth to Tom Cruise's acting ability in this movie. And for those of you who have been following Dakota...she's great as usual. It's about time she wins an Academy Award. How many good movies must she make before she gets her respect as a child actor. She is clearly the best Actor under 18 hands down! Go see War of the World and email me YOUR review!