War of the Worlds (2005)

War of the Worlds (2005) Movie Reviews

Cast: Rick Gonzalez, Yul Vazquez, Lenny Venito, Lisa Walter, Ann Robinson, Gene Barry, David Basche, James Dumont, Daniel Franzese, Travis Wade, Ambi Daniel, Mariann Mayberry, Miranda Otto, Dakota Fanning, Tom Cruise, Justin Chatwin, Tim Robbins

Director: Steven Spielberg

Writer: Josh Friedman, David Koepp

Rating: PG-13

Running Time: 116 min.

Synopsis: Dockworker Ray Ferrier (Tom Cruise) struggles to build a positive relationship with his two children, Rachel (Dakota Fanning) and Robbie (Justin Chatwin). When his ex-wife, Mary Ann (Miranda Otto), drops them off at Ferrier's house, it seems as though it will be just another tension-filled weekend. However, when electromagnetic pulses of lightning strike the area, the strange event turns out to be the beginning of an alien invasion, and Ferrier must now protect his children as they seek refuge.

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  • May 31, 2011 08:59 pm

    Amanda said: B

    Far superior to the original film. Dakota Fanning does a fantastic job of screaming her head off and Tom Cruise is as always, much better than expected.

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