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What was it that you "loved" about the film?

Seriously, just curious...was it the effects? The story? The actors or one or a few of them, as in, a performance or the performances? The direction? Editing? Or some combination of some/all of those?

As I said, just asking, as in, I'm curious as to your enthusiasm. I haven't seen the film and have decided to withhold box office dollars and wait for the DVD, but after reading so many critical/annoyed/disappointed comments from those who have seen the film (similar to what Ebert writes), I'm curious about the few who are enthusiastic. "Love" response indicates more than enthusiasm.

I read that the Marines enacted military scenes in the film, and based upon that, I'd nearly gone to see it...but...

Yes, the effects were outstanding, story was a nice update from the origional book (but nothing beats the book, as usual). Dispite Cruise's recent rantings, in the movie he is an outstanding actor and I didn't think once of his rantings, etc. The little girl actor is also outstanding. It is a blockbuster that needs to be seen on a big screen to appreciate it, from the awesomely loud lighting storm that initiates the Invasion, to the cracking of the streets and the rising of the first Tripod, to the blasting of the folks....and the effect of the bridge as it...well, it is just very cool effects throughout the whole movie. The movie starts running almost right away and it doesn't let up until the end. Even the scene that takes place in a farmhouse basement has high tension throughout.

The editing of the car sceen as it speeds away from the exploding city: freaking fantastic. I still don't know how they did it. The camera constantly pans around the van as well and in and out of it as it speeds around stalled cars, etc. Excellent editing, to give you one example.

Those who say this is boring, etc...man, they are on a whole different wavelength from me this time. Each time I saw it, people were clapping at the end.

Save your money if you want, but for my money it was well worth it. Spielberg did this one well. Had a few illogical flaws, but didn't distract. 5 Stars? Prob not, but close; it is great entertainment both visual and storyline.