Viewed in
2005
Premise
Steven Spielberg and Tom Cruise take on invading aliens in this remake.
Who should watch
Fans of the book, radio show. Spielberg fans.
Thoughts
Wow. Despite the fact there wasn't much character development, the film was much more intense and involving than I expected. The special effects were so believable, old people in the audience were freaking out. Again, despite the lack of character development, there was solid acting, especially from Dakota Fanning and Tom Cruise.
Director wannabes should get a kick out of the scene when Tom and Dakota flee from aliens in a van.
What I would change
Changed the cop out ending to something more believable.
