I've watched this film several times over the past years and I've always enjoyed it. The arrival of the Tripods has to one of the most unforgettable Sci-Fi scenes ever. Yes there are some stupid errors but once there up, the film doesn't give you time to rest.
Tom cruise was excellent. Not a huge fan of his but you have to give him credit for putting with his son, the biggest idiot in any film I've ever seen. But no,as a average father who is separated from his kids during normal living, he played his role well. His son Robbie could and probably has, make viewers rage out of their seats at his stupidity. Stupid for leaving and stupid because if he remained with his father, he would off witnessed and been part off taking down a tripod via frag while being as close as he could. The irony. Also many complains about the screaming coming from Franning. Yes, annoying but a child would react in that sort of frantic manner.
The feeling of impending doom is always looming low above the family while making their endeavour to Boston. Some moments are frightening (basement and the plane scene)while others are total chaos (ferry). An all round god film
Tom cruise was excellent. Not a huge fan of his but you have to give him credit for putting with his son, the biggest idiot in any film I've ever seen. But no,as a average father who is separated from his kids during normal living, he played his role well. His son Robbie could and probably has, make viewers rage out of their seats at his stupidity. Stupid for leaving and stupid because if he remained with his father, he would off witnessed and been part off taking down a tripod via frag while being as close as he could. The irony. Also many complains about the screaming coming from Franning. Yes, annoying but a child would react in that sort of frantic manner.
The feeling of impending doom is always looming low above the family while making their endeavour to Boston. Some moments are frightening (basement and the plane scene)while others are total chaos (ferry). An all round god film