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Release Date: 11/22/2005
 Original Release: 2005
 Format: DVD
Length: 117 minutes
 Rating: PG-13 (MPAA)
 Rating Reason: frightening sequences of sci-fi violence and disturbing images
 UPC: 678149439328
 Studio: Universal Studios Home Video
Other Formats:  War of the Worlds Widescreen DVD
War of the Worlds Special Limited Edition DVD


Directed by: Steven Spielberg, Steven Allan Spielberg
Featuring: Tim Robbins, Tom Cruise, Dakota Fanning, Justin Chatwin, Miranda Otto

Categories: Science-Fiction/Fantasy, Adventure, Disaster, War, Epic, Theatrical Release, Remake, Future/Futuristic Worlds, Based On A Novel, Science Fiction
Description
One cannot help but think of terrorist attacks while watching Stephen Spielberg's update of the classic sci-fi fantasy THE WAR OF THE WORLDS. While the H.G. Wells story dates back to 1898, and has inspired previous adaptations, this particular version feeds off its 21st century audience's fear of a terrorist-induced apocalypse. Even if the sight of tall buildings crumbling to the ground and crowds running fearfully away from their demise doesn't trigger post-9/11 paranoia, dialogue such as "Is it the terrorists?" will.

Disgruntled, divorced father Ray Ferrier (Tom Cruise) is struggling to connect with his estranged kids, who have been dropped off by their mother for the weekend, when a severe and unusual lightning storm leaves his New Jersey neighborhood powerless. Over the course of the next few hours, it becomes obvious that this was not a storm at all, but rather the first sign of a worldwide alien attack. Emerging from the ground in multi-legged tripod-like machines that have apparently been stored beneath the earth's surface since before man's time, these aliens begin the process of waging a long-planned war on our planet. While WAR OF THE WORLDS follows Ray's growing closeness with his two children (Dakota Fanning and Justin Chatwin) in the face of imminent disaster, and his transformation from lousy father to hero, their story is used mostly as a vehicle for illustrating an unending series of horrific scenarios. The human element of the story is also briefly explored with Tim Robbins's portrayal of a crazed, alien-fighting recluse. Sticking closely to Wells's original descriptions of alien warfare, the film focuses mainly on visuals and succeeds through impressive special effects to create two hours of thrilling, frightening, realistic terror.

DVD Features


Snap Case
Full Frame -
1.33
Audio:
Dolby Digital 2.0 Stereo - English
Dolby Digital 2.0 Stereo - French
Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround Sound - English
Dolby Digital DTS 5.1 Surround Sound - English

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Technical Specifications
  • Closed Captioned
  • Color - Color
  • Additional Information - Full Frame
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Average Rating: 2.92 / 5
Number of Reviews: 13 (view all)
4 / 5  Posted on July 23, 2009
Reviewed by: William

War of the Worlds is probably one of Tom Cruise's best films. Tom Cruise stars as a divorsed father who has to take care of his two kids while his ex-wife(Miranda Otto), who is pregnent, goes to...
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1.5 / 5  Posted on December 14, 2008
Reviewed by: Zara

It's easy to hate Tom Cruise these days. The man, no matter what the character role he's playing, takes himself so seriously that he's like one of those douchebags you run into in real life and even...
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3.5 / 5  Posted on December 20, 2007
Reviewed by: BillyBob

OK...This is going to be more like a critique rather than a review. I like doing things this way. If anyone wants to read a review on this movie there are about 10 of 'em to choose from. For starters...
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