Did I Mention War Of The Worlds?
Don't think I did.
We went to see it opening weekend and generally speaking thought that it rocked. Set aside the near inevitability of a Steven Spielberg ending and focus instead on the fact that he stayed true to HG Wells' story, despite what must have been a studio temptation to give it an 'active' ending.
Focus on the stunning effects, and attention to directorial detail (while nevertheless guffawing at some of the more nonsensical details).
Focus on the fact that even when she's not being creepy (see Hide and Seek and others) Dakota Fanning is one creepy child, but in this instance it came across as wide-eyed horror and confusion.
Focus on the fact that Tom Cruise gives a great performance, being a convincing 'ordinary guy under extraordinary pressure', rather than a thinly disguised superhero.
As blockbusters go, I'd rate it among the very best.
July 12th, 2005 - 15:14
tim robbins didn’t seem to have a clue what he was trying to portray, that entire scene went on for about twice as long as it needed, the entirely unnecessary whizz bangs in boston and of course *that* cheese …
i would agree that both fanning and the cruiser were awesome though