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Movie Overview
Cast
Tom Cruise
Miranda Otto
Dakota Fanning
Director
Steven Spielberg
MPAA Rating
PG-13 - frightening sequences of sci-fi violence and disturbing images
War of the Worlds (2005)
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OFCS Rating: 77% Fresh
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B+
"This sense of constant anxiety is the most potent effect of the film."
Laramie Movie Scope
Robert Roten
B-
"The sappy and silly happily-ever-after ending deserves a big
BOO!
"
Reeling Reviews
Robin Clifford
"
War of the Worlds
confronts the West's collective feelings of vulnerability but at the same time it reassures our potential for survival."
Movie Views
Ryan Cracknell
4.5/5
"96% of the movie works so damn well that you'll be more than willing to forgive the 4% that does not."
eFilmCritic.com
Scott Weinberg
"You don’t think a walking tripod can be scary?"
rec.arts.movies.reviews
Shane Burridge
3.5/4
"great flick from spielberg"
sbs.is
Stefan Birgir Stefansson
C+
"Rather grim, joyless excitement
9/11
imagery gives the film some topical cache, but there's no commentary or catharsis here."
Decent Films Guide
Steven D. Greydanus
10/10
"A tension-filled thriller. Prepare to be terrified!"
Modamag.com
Susan Granger
2/4
"Spielberg is the only one who can mess up a Spielberg film."
Film Freak Central
Walter Chaw
3/4
"Spielberg's
Worlds
is filled with terrific scenes but ultimately, he draws the film to a predictable and utterly disappointing conclusion."
Oscar Guy
Wesley Lovell
4.5/5
"The film is so fascinating in how realistically it paints its doomsday scenario that it is easier to forgive the weak, if traditional, ending."
eFilmCritic.com
William Goss
"Click here to see review"
Wolf Entertainment Guide
William Wolf
8/10
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Movie Gazette
Anton Bitel
2/4
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Joe Lozito
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Felix Vasquez Jr.
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