War of the Worlds

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  • 2005


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Average Rating 3.7/5
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4.5
Advertisement In an unfortunate case of star casting, Cruise strains credibility as a hard edged Jersey dockworker who lives alone, deservedly catchin .. Av Club
3.5
The metaphor for terrorist attack is so front and center it hardly bears mentioning; War of the Worlds is pure popcorn escapism of the highest order i .. Austin Chronicle
4.0
But just how eagerlycelebrating Americans will embrace a movie thats a long way from theflag waving of an alien invasion romp like Independence Day re .. Screen Daily
1.5
Scott Wampler doesnt just bitch about Steven Spielbergs endings hes also a standup comic and the Comedy Examiner for Examiner.com. Collider
1.5
Overall, this take on War of the Worlds isnt the most heart pumping but it does take the material to places its never been. Collider
2.5
War of the Worlds is a big, clunky movie containing some sensational sights but lacking the zest and joyous energy we expect from Steven Spielberg.It .. Rogerebert
4.5
This is, first and foremost, a high end popcorn adventure movie of the most enjoyably dazzling sort. E Film Critic
3.5
Theres nothing scary or disturbing about it, its simply another fun alien invasion flick.Easily enjoyed and equally easily forgotten. Cinema Blend
4.0
The film contains at least 3 4 masterful sequences in which all hell is breaking loose, and you attempt not to blink as you dont want to miss one of t .. JoBlo
3.0
But this story is much more than a sci fi extravaganza reframed for the age of terrorism. Spirituality And Practice
3.2
These few agonizing and wonderfully conceived moments do a film make, and serve to put this rather soulless but, nevertheless, reasonably effective fi .. Sover
3.8
Ultimately, War of the Worlds is yet another exercise of style over substance. Combust Ible Celluloid
3.8
Paramount Pictures Director Steven Spielbergs summer blockbuster has knockout special effects, masterful cinematography, and terrifying and suspensefu .. Usa Today
3.8
The rest of the story will be more enjoyable for you if I just say that all hell breaks loose and leave it at that. Eric Ds Nider
5.0
Its startling imagery for a summer blockbuster, liable to leave many shaken. News Review
4.0
Despite the scripts appalling lapses, Spielberg masterfully crafts a film thats absolutely gripping. Shadows On The Wall
4.0
The Conclusion In short, War of the Worlds is surprisingly dark for a blockbuster and delivers handsomely in terms of thrills and special effects. View London
3.8
Its a pretty good movie, too.Tom Cruise gives one of his most intense performances, and the visual effects have enough high tech power to make an army .. Cs Monitor
4.0
With its unrelenting suspense and virtuosic direction, War of the Worlds reconfirms Spielberg as a master of action, here seamlessly integrating spect .. Film Journal
3.0
For folks who enjoy expertly crafted scenes of mass destruction, its a must see. Mountain X
3.8
President Donald Trump on Sunday said the 2016 Trump Tower meeting between a Kremlin connected lawyer and his son was to collect information about his .. Star Tribune
3.5
The first reel is terrific, with taut narrative, strong characterization, and spectacular visuals. Emanuellevy
4.0
Forget the story, go for the ride.War of the Worlds is a great summer thriller. Reel Talk Reviews
2.0
Throw in all the horrifying aliens, terrified crowds, blood drenched countrysides, crumbling buildings, amazing set pieces and eye popping special eff .. Reel Talk Reviews
4.4
A lot of the beats are a bit too familiar from previous entries in the series, which isnt surprising given that this is the fifth film to play off the .. Q Network
4.0
With excellent direction, and good performances War ends up becoming a truly good remake. Cinema Crazed
4.0
And yet, ultimately, it is not the attenuated structure or occasionally sickly wicket that stand between WOTW and the front rank of Spielbergs matchle .. Empire
3.0
Gangbusters effects and terrific camerawork propel Steven Spielbergs film well into its last act, when it runs out of energy and ideas. Common Sense Media
5.0
Thus, the spectacle is rendered not poignant exactly (it all happens too fast to be poignant), but always personal. Sf Gate
5.0
War Of The Worlds.The story may be sci fi, but the product is a horror film, plain and simple: a brilliantly constructed scaring machine. Bbc
3.8
The only reason Ray is exempt from tragic loss is because Spielberg cant stand the thought of an audience feeling something other than a safe euphoria .. Slant Magazine
5.0
Steven Spielbergs War of the Worlds is a close encounter of the blurred kind, an orchestration of chaos and panic and destruction as visceral as it ca .. Washington Post
4.0
That keeps it grounded and credible, even at its most epic moments. Washington Post
3.0
It is, in other words, a horror movie, and one that does not, for the most part, insist too heavily on its own topicality. The New York Times
4.4
Overlooking this solitary misstep, War of the Worlds is a marvelous entertainment of imagination, edge of your seat suspense, and surprising thoughtfu .. The Movie Boy
2.0
The first half of War of the Worlds is a blast to sit through, with awe inspiring visuals and a city full of supporting characters that enrich Cruises .. Bullz-Eye
3.8
The sappy and silly happily ever after ending deserves a big BOO! Reeling Reviews
3.2
The sappy and silly happily ever after ending deserves a big BOO! Reeling Reviews
3.8
War of the Worlds is not vintage Spielberg, and its on the grim side for a summer action blockbuster, but its worth the time and money invested. ReelViews
4.4
With the power of Spielberg and Cruise behind it, the sinister and tense War of the Worlds is this summers blockbuster to beat them all. Hollywood
3.8
Not a moment of it is played for cheap thrills and its overall effect is the opposite of exhilarating. Seattle Pi
4.0
If you view this film as a metaphor, substituting brutal, unsympathetic terrorists with a totalitarian medieval mindset for the aliens, and realize th .. Tony Medley
3.5
The sheer horror of the destruction of life and the immeasurable loss of the few wily survivors left me weak in the knees. Pajiba
3.1
But they are enough to distract you from those flaws long enough to have a goosepimpling good time at the movies. Spliced Wire
3.8
But in attempting to craft a film meant to appeal to a wider audience, Spielberg has emerged with one of his most uneven movies to date. Reel Film
3.8
Thats not to say theres nothing to like.This is a summer action movie, after all, more about special effects and edge of your seat thrills than charac .. Movie Habit
3.5
Its not the best Spielberg film out there, but there are pieces of it that are truly monumental. 7M Pictures
3.8
Rosie DiManno: Sometimes, the truth simply will never be known Last week we learned that we likely will never learn the cause of two spectacular myste .. The Star
3.8
But that still leaves them only one step ahead of the aliens, who pop up when they least expect it and who appear to be unstoppable. Deseret News
4.0
Spielberg then smears this downer with sentimental corn to bring the film to an unsatisfactory finale. Urban Cine File
4.0
Suddenly, and with increasing frequency, those of us accustomed to consuming cinematic death and destruction as though it were popcorn have found ours .. La Weekly
2.0
This one note effort is fun to watch, like a Vegas act is fun to watch. Varia Gate
4.4
Let Cruise rant and jump on furniture all he wants. So long as he can churn out movies like this one, hes free to make a fool of himself all he wants. Three Movie Buffs
4.4
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1.9
Far overstaying its welcome at this location, the story does not progress.Rather, the writers struggle for something for the characters to do. Ross Anthony
2.5
Worst of the all, the aliens themselves, when theyre finally revealed, are jaw droppingly disappointing.War of the Worlds is nothing more than a popco .. Big Picture Big Sound
5.0
Can it be stopped.Spielberg has created another classic film we will watch over and over again for years to come because it moves the audience on so m .. Waffle Movies
3.8
... the inventor of the summer blockbuster directing the biggest movie star on the planet... Its big, its loud, and its what you expect an event film .. Movie Crypt
4.5
The real strength of the film is how closely Spielberg welds it to Ray and his family. ComingSoon
4.4
Theres not much plot, depth or character development, but it more than makes up for it in relentless intensity and consistency of vision. Montreal Film Journal
3.5
You will be able to save yourself from getting disappointed of watching nothing but a lame movie. Window To The Movies
2.8
Spielberg is far too accomplished a director to make a really bad movie. Decent Films
2.8
Their wanton destruction is chilling, to be sure, but it lacks emotional resonance, limited as it is to figures about whom we never care. Flip Side Archive
3.8
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4.2
The film is a triumph of suspense, jaw dropping destruction, and flat out terror. From The Balcony
4.5
Merciless in its intensity, uncompromising in its brutality, this film will rock you to your core. Future Movies
3.5
Until its phony finale undoes everything exhilarating thats come before, Steven Spielbergs War of the Worlds proves to be not only a thrilling apocaly .. Nicks Chager
2.5
War of the Worlds feels like a mission completed to make a summer blockbuster of destruction and little more. Mid West Film Journal
4.0
The sheer force and the style of the storytelling is hard to deny. Films Nobs
3.5
The flick is undeniably fun and Spielbergs dusted off magic still works. Juicy Cerebellum
4.4
Cruise stars as Ray Ferrier, a divorced father of two who keeps the engine of his beloved car in his kitchen instead of food.Ray is scheduled to watch .. Crazed Fan Boy
4.0
Those hoping for a big Independence Day like blowout will almost certainly to be disappointed. Metro Weekly
3.0
Game of Thrones: Sounds Like the Iron Bank Wont Be in the Final Season IGN News The representative of the Iron Bank, Tycho Nestoris played by Mark Gat .. Film Force Ign
3.5
It would have been an adventure.Theres nothing here as gloriously thrilling as the first time the T Rex attacked in Jurassic Park. Looking Closer
3.8
Almost good enough to make you forget its director is an overrated egomaniac and its star is a self righteous nut. Fantastic A Daily
4.0
The explosive special effects and action sequences are stunners for sure and there will be a lot more fingernail marks on the arms of theater chairs i .. Horror
3.0
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3.0
The remains of three veterans sat unclaimed for more than a decade. Dm Register
1.5
The man who gave human dimension to the effects of holocaust in Schindlers List has now prostituted human extermination for entertainment. Bread and c .. Mixed Reviews
3.8
The byproduct of this depiction is that the Oscar winning director delivers a film that is more horror than adventure. Lj World
5.0
Spielberg proves himself a master at conveying the utter sense of dread of those unfortunates caught up in the invasion. Town Topics
2.5
I can state that with absolute certainty.This isnt the warm fuzzy Spielberg that makes you feel all safe. Aint It Cool
3.0
Although the entertainment value is sky high, this War of the Worlds is a thrilling but frivolous ride. Cine Scene
4.4
A sure footed thrill ride with more suspense and spine tingling scares than a Tom Cruise publicity junket. Frank Houston
3.5
It could be renamed Ed Woods Planet of the Apes if that title didnt promise more cheesy fun than the movie actually delivers. Columbia Edu



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