Well worth watching

Rating: 8/10 (15 December 2005)

I was reluctant to watch this movie, primarily because Cruise seems to fit better in some movies than others. However, curiosity prevailed primarily because I had seen the original as a kid and had to see what difference fifty years made in terms of special effects. I wasn't disappointed. Spielberg puts a bit of a spin on the original, but it works well. Special effects are fantastic. Although I have a 55 inch screen at home, I am sorry I didn't see this flick on the big screen. Cruise does a magnificent job. His lines are limited, but what he says with facial expressions alone, well, is nothing short of genius. I started watching this film 9:30 pm one night and figured I'd nod off. Not. I was glued to the screen until the end.