War of the Worlds
 

Just got back from seeing this new movie. I'd give it about a C+. It was good, but not nearly as good as I hoped it would be. Special effects were not necessarily better than the '53 version except for the ray beams and how they destroyed their targets. Dakota Fanning, we thought, did a very good job in her role as the "little girl." In the 53', the hero was at least trying to "defeat the aliens." Tom Cruise was more involved in trying to run from them (to protect the girl to be sure), and so the end result was he was just another innocent victim of the alien attack more than a hero.

Between it and Independence Day ... the latter was, I thought, a much superior film. I'd go back and see Batman, Star Wars, Mr. & Mrs. Smith and Herbie ... but would probably wait on another view of WotW until it's on TV or at least out on DVD.

Don't want to mis-lead, though. Glad we saw it today. It was a good show. Just not quite up to expectations. :(

I was wondering if it was all it has been made out to be....I want to take the boys and I'm glad to hear your opinion. :)

Dicksbro---Did you ever find out how Tom Cruise & his daughter went from
NJ to Boston in the same set of clothes.Not even that dirty or sweaty.My
wife wants to know the secret so that we can save money on laundry soap!
Irish

LOL, Irish. No, not sure, but if I find out ... I'll let you know. :D

Again, not to mislead anyone ... it's not a bad show and is worth seeing once. Just spoiled by my memories of the older version.

Maybe I was spoiled because Abe Lincoln and I got to see it together with George W ... er ... Washington, that is? :D

ROFL I don't know if I'll be able to watch it without waiting for them to change their clothes now! :D

It's not my type of movie but I saw some tough movie critics gave it five out of five stars.

Dicksbro---I was just kidding!I get Bill O'Riellys newsletter,& he reviewed the movie & asked that question.Theres something about a loudmouthed,outspoken,know-it-all,opinionated Irishman,that I can relate to.
Irish :thumb:

i went to see it on friday day on way home from work but did not want to wait a hr and half for net 1 so i seen batman again as i only had to wait 5 mins for that but i want to see war of the worlds its my type of movie even if tom is in it