"War of the Worlds" -- a Freeper Review (SPOILERS)

vanity | 6/29/05

[Sonny M]

Christian doing interviews in the accent of his character is probably a way of protecting his private self.

I think he does it, because its easier for people to grasp and understand, and they won't get confused.

Think about it, Batman with a welsh accent, even if its not in the movie, if he is promoting the film, it might turn people off.

He's a smart guy, he doesn't stay in character per say like Pee Wee Herman, but he wants to sound like him and keep it close to the character.

Thats a pretty darn good work ethic and consideration if you ask me, thats going above and beyond the call for a film.

[Blzbba]

"I've never seen "Mars Attacks". I heard it was funny. Is it worth renting?"


YES! I hope you like yodeling!

[YaYa123]

I don't know Borges....that 1953 version of War of the Worlds was fabulous!!! It's scary everytime I see it, and I don't know if anyone else has mentioned it, but the "bling bling" noise from the alien's craft really adds to the drama as one of them comes closer, closer, closer.

And not only that....the 1953 WotW had a love interest. Yu can't beat that damsel in distress angle.

Ever notice how a little special sound effect like that is so important. Freddie had one...even Law and Order's got it's "ching ching".

I will not go to see Spielberg's War of the Worlds, and it's not because I feel any affinity for the novel. It's the 1953 movie I don't want messed up for me.

[luckystarmom]

I can't get over the fact that Christian Bale was the kid in Empire of the Sun.

He's a very good actor, and I do like what he has been in.

[Rummyfan]

Thanks for the other point of view....

[DCPatriot]

They were not "already here".

The aliens rode down in metal capsules inside lightening bolts.

The tripods were already here....not the martians.

[TomGuy]

There is another 2005 remake of the classic with C. Thomas Howell as the main character. It is so far from the original novel that the movie went straight to DVD, bypassing the theaters.

Too bad they didn't consider the script. It should have gone straight into the trash can before they waisted any money on production.

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Hollywood has become so devoid of new ideas that all they seem to be able to generate are remakes and remakes of remakes. And they wonder why their revenues are in freefall.

[Sonny M]

The tripods were already here....not the martians.

Lazy aliens.

[Borges]

As a matter of trivia...two of the three stars of the 1953 film, Gene Barry, ann Robinson and Bob Cornwaithe...are still alive.

[luckystarmom]

Here's a link to another review:

http://ae.mercurynews.com/entertainment/ui/mercurynews/movie.html?id=341004&reviewId=18391

It doesn't sound like a good movie, too much Tom Cruise.

It also sounds like Tom's career is tanking!

[finnman69]

"The aliens rode down in metal capsules inside lightening bolts."

That sounds painfully unbelievable and stupid. No wonder Hollywood is hurting.

[Extremely Extreme Extremist]

I'll stick to "Independence Day." Thanks.

[DCPatriot]

A laser would seem stupid to a caveman too...so I don't agree.

Also, space travel to other galaxies sounds painfully stupid right now also....

[jimbo123]

Hillary Clinton thanks you for your contribution to her upcoming presidential campaign.

[jimbo123]

Another recent revelation about Tiny Tom:

http://www.thesuperficial.com/archives/001038.html

[MILO 82]

Im sorry I'm going to have to disagree with you. I think you have to realize all in all that its still just a movie. I do understand and agree with a few things you mentioned. Yes, the emp's did not exactly take out everything. I think you blowing this way out of porportion. The movie was really good. Yes, Tim Robbins plays a weird role. Don't get me wrong though. I personally do not like him, but a pedophile. All I have to say is go see the movie and come up with your own opinions.

[MILO 82]

Its only a movie!!!! I don't understand why people go to movies now a days and look for something wrong. Of course their are going to be flaws and things that do not make sense. Hollywood has been doing it for years. They also know that they are making a movie. Or also known as entertainment. I would just recommend that you don't go to the movies anymore. Yeah I happened to agree with you on a few things. But all in all I know its just a movie.

[theFIRMbss]

>go see the movie and come up with your own opinions

"It's on the road that War of the Worlds makes the jump from thrilling to frequently unpleasant, as Spielberg burdens the movie with Holocaust imagery and commentary about terrorism and wars of occupation"

-- Gary Thompson, PHILADELPHIA DAILY NEWS

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Yeah, but the thing is,
even if I go alone
in the afternoon,

it still cost six bucks.
I'd rather know that it's crap
and save my money

then throw away cash
just to gather data for
my own opinion.

[MILO 82]

Ok, thats fine you read the reviews and don't go see the movie. Im not for or against the movie. All Im trying to say is that this whole political ties to the movie is a little drawn out. I can see where people form these ideas, but on the other hand why do people go to movies to look for this crap. I saw the movie less than an hour ago. I liked it because i know its a movie.

[somerville]

I see your point about why he would keep his accent. He does seem to have a very good work ethic. In interviews, Bale seems more concerned about his craft and his character than himself, unlike Cruise and other ego-maniacal Hollywood stars.