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Key Information
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| Directors: |
Steven Spielberg |
| Stars: |
Miranda Otto |
| Actors: |
Justin Chatwin |
| Genre: |
Science-Fiction/Fantasy |
| Subgenre: |
Based On A Novel · Science Fiction |
| MPAA Rating: |
PG-13 (MPAA) |
| Available Formats: |
DVD: Special Limited Edition |
| UPC: |
678149439434 |
| Release Date: |
2005 |
| Running Time: |
1hr 57min |
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Languages
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| Release Language: |
English (Closed Captioned) |
| Original Language: |
English |
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DVD Editions
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Format: DVD: Full Frame, 1hr 57min
Release Company: Paramount Home Entertainment (November 22, 2005)
UPC: 678149439328 |
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VHS Editions
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Format: VHS, 1hr 57min
Release Company: Universal Studios Home Video (November 22, 2005)
UPC: 678149439434 |
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Credits
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| Screenwriter: |
David Koepp |
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Professional Reviews
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(07/29/2005, p.E21, A. O. Scott): "Effectively scary and visually impressive." |
| More Information |
| Details: |
One cannot help but think of terrorist attacks while watching Stephen Spielberg's update of the classic sci-fi fantasy THE WAR OF THE WORLDS. While the H.G. Wells story dates back to 1898, and has inspired previous adaptations, this particular version feeds off its 21st century audience's fear of a terrorist-induced apocalypse. Even if the sight of tall buildings crumbling to the ground and crowds running fearfully away from their demise doesn't trigger post-9/11 paranoia, dialogue such as "Is it the terrorists?" will. <br> <br> Disgruntled, divorced father Ray Ferrier (Tom Cruise) is struggling to connect with his estranged kids, who have been dropped off by their mother for the weekend, when a severe and unusual lightning storm leaves his New Jersey neighborhood powerless. Over the course of the next few hours, it becomes obvious that this was not a storm at all, but rather the first sign of a worldwide alien attack. Emerging from the ground in multi-legged tripod-like machines that have apparently be... |
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