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B |
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A- |
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C- |
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| Direction: |
B |
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B+ |
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"Is that some kind of fireball?"
by Josh (movies profile)
Jul 16, 2006
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3 people found this review helpful
The story behind The War of the Worlds is overdone in our day and age, but at the time it was still quite new. Martians descend upon the Earth searching for a new home, and in short order begin the extermination of our planet.
The special effects of the film are fantastic for their time. The Martian war machines are uniquely designed and have some great sounding weapons. The destruction of major cities around the world is largely depicted through old war footage, and gets across the mood pretty well.
The stumbling block, and alternately one of the more endearing qualities, of the film is the gross overacting. Gene Barry and Ann Robinson's melodrama buffet is nearly too rich to take; however, in watching it again and again you grow to love it.
In any case, The War of the Worlds is a mainstay in any sci-fi library, and should always be consulted first before attempting the use of nuclear weapons against superior alien forces. |
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