War of the Worlds (NO SPOILERS, please!)

[Burkion]

Could some one tell me how it ended? PM it to me if you have too. I'm just interrested in knowing if the movie kept the ending of the orginal...or not...

[Trauma]

It was good, only movie i respect with tom cruise in it.

But nothing will ever rival the book, or any book for that matter.

[Spiral Fire]

All I have to say about this movie is: HOLY CRAP. This movie's excellent, one of the best I've seen. Pretty freaky also, I was jittering through the entire thing.

[Burkion]

I might be able to see it in a double feature over at the Drive-In...The other movie is going to be Land of the Dead. ... ... ...YYYYYYYYYYYYEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEHHHHHHAAAAAAAAA !!!

[Trauma]

Before the movie started, i saw a trailer for Kong. And oh my god that movie is gonna be great. Jack Black can be seriously awesome, and the t-rex is awesome...

[RobDowneyJr]

Could some one tell me how it ended? PM it to me if you have too. I'm just interrested in knowing if the movie kept the ending of the orginal...or not...

Read the book!!!!!! save some money

[Solar_Behemoth]

The King Kong trailer will acopmmany... err.. acomppmany... no.... accompany (why can't I spell that word?) further screenings of War of the Worlds correct? Or is it just an exclusive thing for only the first day WOTW was released? I'd love to see that trailer on the big screen... and the audience reaction to it. I'm hoping to see this flick by the end of the week... I'm glad it's gotten good reviews. I have one question: is there a decent amount of military fighting action against the tripods? I wanna get the feel that I'm watching a kaiju eiga for a few seconds. :)

[RobDowneyJr]

I have one question: is there a decent amount of military fighting action against the tripods? I wanna get the feel that I'm watching a kaiju eiga for a few seconds. :)

I hoped for the kaiju eiga feel as well and was slightly disapointed, mainly due to the lack of military vs. invasion. The resistance fighting tripod scenes almost appeared rushed as if trying to save money. Watch the film and you will know what i mean, or maybe you will disagree. But there definately could have been more.

[Gorjirus]

This is what I thought... The people I respect liked it, and our newspaper is crap like always. I swear, they hate pretty much EVERY movie. Our reviewer said that ID4 is a better movie than WotW. Screw them...

I hope to see this movie either today or tomorrow. To bask in the glow of King Kong and War of the Worlds on the same ticket.. worth the seven bucks.

[Saruman]

The King Kong trailer will acopmmany... err.. acomppmany... no.... accompany (why can't I spell that word?) further screenings of War of the Worlds correct? Or is it just an exclusive thing for only the first day WOTW was released? I'd love to see that trailer on the big screen... and the audience reaction to it.

It should be playing with it the whole time.


I'm hoping to see this flick by the end of the week... I'm glad it's gotten good reviews. I have one question: is there a decent amount of military fighting action against the tripods? I wanna get the feel that I'm watching a kaiju eiga for a few seconds. :)

There isn't a lot of time spent on seeing the military fighting the aliens. This movie is more about the terror that the general population is going through and more specifically Tom Cruise's character and his family.

But you see plenty of the Alien War Machines to keep you happy. I wasn't expecting to see the approach that Speilberg took with this film, but he did a great job with it.

[Tomzilla]

Damn that sucks Tom, glad everyone was ok though. That's a bit more important than seeing any movie. Hope you can get your car fixed, it sucks not having wheels.

Well, it'll cost around $4,000. I'm better off finding a new car to buy (not a new new one).

But I hope to see the movie later on tonight. A lot of positive reviews and comments have made me even more excited. I've been looking forward to this movie for a while now; hearing the good reviews just adds more flavor.

[Gorjirus]

Alas, I must wait until next week to see the film, but my father has showed interest in seeing it as well and asked me if I would like to go with him. That in itself is rare. I immediatly said yes, as it is not often that I get to go see a movie with him. I can't wait!

[Saruman]

I'm wondering where all the people went that were blasting this movie for the "numerous" reasons it would suck are now?:sly:

:darklord:

[Mecha74]

I'm wondering where all the people went that were blasting this movie for the "numerous" reasons it would suck are now?:sly:

:darklord:


Meh, let em roast me. I don't care, IMO this is one of the most memorable film viewing experiences I have ever had in my life. I honestly went into this with mixed feelings, as I was not sure I would even like the film. And I am also not a fan of Cruise(for reasons that I will not go into here). But I was wrong on all counts! Cruise's performance(and everyone else's for that matter)were spectacular, as was everything else! Acting, effects, story, etc.! Two thumbs way up!:thumbs: This and KONG will probably be my favorite films this year!

[Studio Asperger]

I'm wondering where all the people went that were blasting this movie for the "numerous" reasons it would suck are now?:sly:

:darklord:

*throws up arms in surrender*

Alright! I admit it! My premonitions were completely wrong!

Spielberg has pulled it off - he's truly done justice to the book with this film. It's funny... considering I had such a bad feeling about it it's turned out to be the best film I've seen this year so far.

It just goes to show - you can't fully judge something until you've seen the finished article, because often your expectations are shattered.

[SandwormPhish]

I'm wondering where all the people went that were blasting this movie for the "numerous" reasons it would suck are now?:sly:

:darklord:

Nononono.. where are the ones who were blasting this film while ranting over how great the Pendragon version was going to be? :darklord: :darklord:

[Studio Asperger]

Nononono.. where are the ones who were blasting this film while ranting over how great the Pendragon version was going to be? :darklord: :darklord:

You know, you're getting my curiosity fired up. Maybe I'll get the Pendragon film just to see how bad it really is.

Hell, Spielberg ruined my chances to dump on his film. I NEED A BAD FILM TO DUMP ON!

[Burkion]

...I'm numb....back to back...WotW...Batman Begines...too much awsomeness....too much...*Falls over*

[Saruman]

Nononono.. where are the ones who were blasting this film while ranting over how great the Pendragon version was going to be? :darklord: :darklord:

I'll take either one.:darklord:

[Mecha74]

You know, you're getting my curiosity fired up. Maybe I'll get the Pendragon film just to see how bad it really is.

Hell, Spielberg ruined my chances to dump on his film. I NEED A BAD FILM TO DUMP ON!

I recomend Batman and Robin or Blair Witch book of shadows.

...I'm numb....back to back...WotW...Batman Begines...too much awsomeness....too much...*Falls over*


Hah, my trunk monkey screams at me and throws poo to keep me from passing out.:laugh:


Anyway if anyone is interesred here are the current numbers.

W of the W

BUDGET=$134 million

Weekend prediction by Box Office Mojo=$64 million.

Total as of Friday=$57 million!(Hah, take that Box office mojo!:p )

With two more days to go(three if you count the holiday) this could pull down double that!

EDIT= As of Sunday the estimate is $101 million! And with an extended holiday weekend it has a chance to do even more! WOO HOO!!:thumbs:

[Gorjirus]

Also, to those either foolish or brave, an excellent way to improve your viewing of the new War of the Worlds is to watch the Pendragon version first. It helps add to the excellence of the film.

[KAMERUS88]

I just got done watching it! A very good one especially compared to the original classic. Alot more disturbing than the original though, but still very good. I cant stand Tom Cruise but he was very good in this movie in my eyes, The ships or "Tripods" are very cool designs, the aliens themselves are kind of lacking. None the less I give it 8 out of 10 stars.

[Garasharp K7]

Also, to those either foolish or brave, an excellent way to improve your viewing of the new War of the Worlds is to watch the Pendragon version first. It helps add to the excellence of the film.

Or you could read the book instead. A much better way to appreciate the story, IMO.

[RobDowneyJr]

I just want to know where i can get a tripod.

[Mecha74]

From the latest issue of Dreamwatch magazine.

Legendary science fiction writer Harlan Ellison has blasted Steven Spielberg's approach to adapting H.G. Wells classic tale.

She had this to say.....

"What annoys me is that Spielberg is such an egomaniac these days that it has to be Steven Spielberg's 'War of the Worlds'. No you puss bag. It's H.G. Wells' War of the Worlds, and it wouldn't kill you to put his ****ing name on it! We live in a society that values less and less the original."

Yikes.:crazy:

[Bruticus]

I just want to know where i can get a tripod.

Wal-Mart.

Anyway, I've really been meaning to see this movie; it looks great. Hopefully I can get around to it before its theatrical run ends.

"What annoys me is that Spielberg is such an egomaniac these days that it has to be Steven Spielberg's 'War of the Worlds'. No you puss bag. It's H.G. Wells' War of the Worlds, and it wouldn't kill you to put his ****ing name on it! We live in a society that values less and less the original."

Yeah, this woman has absolutely no clue whatsoever.

[Saruman]

From the latest issue of Dreamwatch magazine.

Legendary science fiction writer Harlan Ellison has blasted Steven Spielberg's approach to adapting H.G. Wells classic tale.

She had this to say.....

"What annoys me is that Spielberg is such an egomaniac these days that it has to be Steven Spielberg's 'War of the Worlds'. No you puss bag. It's H.G. Wells' War of the Worlds, and it wouldn't kill you to put his ****ing name on it! We live in a society that values less and less the original."

Yikes.:crazy:

She didn't watch the whole movie then because H.G. Wells name came up first at the end of the movie, right under "War of the Worlds." Speilberg didn't put any name on it at the beginning of the film.

[Burkion]

That would be the only way to go with this film, in my opinion. Set it in the late 1800's and keep it pretty faithful to the book. That said, as this is Spielberg we're talking about, I have serious doubts that the final film will be any good. The Spielberg who was a craftsman and took a great deal of time and care with his films doesn't exist anymore, if you ask me. His last films have been completely unwatchable, in fact, I can't think of one I've enjoyed since 'Saving Private Ryan' and even that movie had some horribly contrived sequences. Still, maybe the old Spielberg, the one who wasn't obsessed with slapping walkie talkies into the hands of Federal agents in ET, will come crawling out of his PC-riddled shell and we might see a decent movie. I just wouldn't put any money on that bet.

I'm sorry, but out of all of the negitive replies, this one was the one that got slapped the hardest.

You were saying Morgoth?:laugh:

[Zigra]

I'm sorry, but out of all of the negitive replies, this one was the one that got slapped the hardest.

You were saying Morgoth?:laugh:


On the contrary, Clint was at least open to the possibility that the movie could be good, but had his doubts. Thankfully, his worries (which I shared) were, for the most part, put to rest.

[anguirus55]

From the latest issue of Dreamwatch magazine.

Legendary science fiction writer Harlan Ellison has blasted Steven Spielberg's approach to adapting H.G. Wells classic tale.

She had this to say.....

"What annoys me is that Spielberg is such an egomaniac these days that it has to be Steven Spielberg's 'War of the Worlds'. No you puss bag. It's H.G. Wells' War of the Worlds, and it wouldn't kill you to put his ****ing name on it! We live in a society that values less and less the original."

Yikes.:crazy:

Harlan's a dude...

He's also a blowhard, if a talented one.

[SandwormPhish]

Odd.. I seem to recall that they didn't put the 'H.G. Wells' in front because of the changes.

[SandwormPhish]

On the contrary, Clint was at least open to the possibility that the movie could be good, but had his doubts. Thankfully, his worries (which I shared) were, for the most part, put to rest.

Plus Clint will admit when he's wrong on those sort of things (see Pirates of the Carribean).

[Goji Son]

Harlan's a dude...

He's also a blowhard, if a talented one.


Please, don't give him that much credit. Creative? I might give you that. Jealous? Definently. I think I have already blasted him enough so I won't now.

[anguirus55]

Good, I'm sure he loves being blasted.

[Gorjirus]

BUMP

And at long last, this week the Special Edition of the original War of the Worlds film is released on DVD this week! Woot!

[Aragorn_Strider22]

I was pleasantly surprised by this movie. I tried to go in there with an open mind, and it paid off.


I liked Batman Begins a lot better though.

[Archaic_Avenger]

wow, i just saw the Pendragon version. i must say, i was blown away. actually, i couldn't even get through it. my unlce bought it with the intention of making our own MST3k (our newest hobby), but none of us could finish it, not even in two sittings. my god, that was just plain wretched. i just cant beleive anyone could make such a terrible movie. it was worse than most things i've even seen on MST3k. i dont even think they could survive it. it was just terrible. that baker falling in the pit was hilarious, though.

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