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War of the Worlds

Release Date: June 29, 2005
Director: Steven Spielberg
Writer: David Koepp
Starring: Tom Cruise Dakota Fanning Tim Robbins Justin Chatwin and Miranda Otto
Studio: DreamWorks
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In H.G. Well's 1898 novel, "The War of the Worlds," he invented the myth of invasion from outer space. Martians land near London, conquering all before them, and ruin the metropolis; the fate of civilization and even of the human race remains in doubt until the very last. "The War of the Worlds" is disturbingly realistic both because of its setting -- Wells bicycled the route the Martians take on landing -- and because of its characters: the superstitious curate, boastful artilleryman, and enterprising medical student are believable if not sympathetic figures, as well as signifying types of fin-de-siecle change and vision.

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Despite the weak ending, there’s lots of good stuff to be had here, both technically (the cinematography is simply stunning, as are the visual effects) and in terms of the narrative (the characters are interesting and believable, and the trajectory of the action will put butterflies in your stomach like the best thrill-rides). ...Read More




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