12th July 2005

   War of the Worlds

Directed by
Steven Spielberg
 

Writing credits
                               H.G.Wells (novel)
                                  Josh Friedman (screenplay)

IIn 1953 Aliens reach the Earth not as part of any scientific endeavor; but instead as part of an invasion force. With warships impenetrable to any weapon in man's arsenal their attack proved unstoppable. Buildings crumbled, a civilization it seemed was doomed to die and be replaced by its technological superior. Even atomic weapons had no effect on the energy shields used by Alien warships. With the power to disintegrate battle tanks with out even slowing down, man was left in a deep state of fear.

But as with all travelers the alien's did depart their vessels on occasion to inspect the world which they felt would soon be their own. This was to be their one fatal mistake. While man's bullets, missiles, and tanks could not even dent the war machines of these new visitors, the Earth's bacterias and viruses could attack in ways unforeseen by this advanced alien race. One by one the alien ships began to crash from the sky with no reason apparent. But as they hit the ground it became apparent that the Aliens had been killed by bacteria and common microscopic life that Earthlings are accustomed to. Like the Indians of long ago, these aliens would realize the danger of "germ warfare."

This movie was followed by a loosely based Television series entitled War of the Worlds in the 1990's. The series continued on with the premise that the aliens did not die but were instead put into a state of hibernation. Restored and much larger, they have gained the power to mix their cells with human cells, and to in effect take over human bodies like hosts.

Genre: Action / Adventure / Drama / Sci-Fi / Thriller (more)

Tagline: They're already here. (more)

Plot Outline: As Earth is invaded by alien tripod fighting machines, one family fights for survival. (more) (view trailer)

User Comments: Disappointing (more)

User Rating: 6.9/10 (24,650 votes)


Cast overview, first billed only:
Tom Cruise .... Ray Ferrier
Dakota Fanning .... Rachel
Justin Chatwin .... Robbie
Tim Robbins .... Harlan Ogilvy
Rick Gonzalez .... Vincent
Yul Vazquez .... Julio
Lenny Venito .... Manny the Mechanic
Lisa Ann Walter .... Bartender
Gene Barry .... Grandfather
David Alan Basche .... Tim
Michael Brownlee .... TV Reporter, Osaka
Camillia Sanes .... News Producer
Marlon Young .... News Cameraman
John Eddins .... News Van Driver
Peter Gerety .... Hatch Boss/Load Manager
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Also Known As:
Out of the Night (USA) (working title)
MPAA: Rated PG-13 for frightening sequences of sci-fi violence and disturbing images.
Runtime: 116 min
Country: USA
Language: English
Color: Color
Sound Mix: Dolby Digital
Certification: Australia:M / UK:12A / USA:PG-13 / Ireland:12A / Canada:14A (British Columbia) / Finland:K-15 / Hong Kong:IIA / Singapore:PG / Germany:12 / Canada:14A (Ontario) / Czech Republic:12 / Netherlands:12 / Switzerland:14 (canton of Vaud) / Switzerland:14 (canton of Geneva) / Iceland:14 / Argentina:13 / Philippines:PG-13 / Peru:14 / Canada:13+ (Quebec) / Norway:15 / Chile:TE (+7) / Portugal:M/12 / Brazil:12

Trivia: Was shipped to theaters under the code name "Party in Fresno." (more)

Goofs: Revealing mistakes: When driving up to Boston in the minivan, the gear selector lever is in the park position. (more)

Quotes:
Ray Ferrier: Wasn't that cool?
Rachel Ferrier: It hit in our backyard!
[lightning]
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Awards: 2 wins (more)

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