going to see War of the Worlds today, reviews anyone?

[NMDemDist2]

I'm pretty picky about going to flicks with the heat, crowds and other hassles. I only usually make the trek for a movie that really really has great FX best seen on a big screen. Is this one worth seeing "on the big screen" ??

thanks in advance you culturally hip DUers :yourock:

[nytemare]

1. Yes. I was immersed in the creepiness of it.

I enjoyed it.

:hi:

[graywarrior]

2. It's ok if you have nothing else going for you in your life.

Go to a matinee so you don't pay full price.

[NMDemDist2]

4. i have a gift card :evilgrin: so it's FREE!!

just want some good FX escapism cuz GDP modding is "hawdwork" donchaknow :rofl:

[DerekG]

3. One of the few superbly crafted FX pictures of the year

I thought "Batman Begins" and "Revenge of the Sith" were superior, but Spielberg's latest is a helluva thrill ride (think "Jurassic Park"). It just doesn't resonate like "Jaws" or "Close Encounters."

On edit: Spelling error

[NMDemDist2]

5. I enjoyed Jurassic Park, I'll keep the "Batman Begins" in mind too

they have it playing on the IMAX screen at the same theater and I have a gift card good for a few admissions

thanks!

[soleft]

6. If you want to see it, you want to see it on the big screen

You will really enjoy the first 45 minutes. We can discuss the other stuff after you've seen it.

I just saw Charlie and the Chocolate Factory and I loved it.

[NMDemDist2]

7. thanks for "no spoiler" there. I read the book and thought the original

movie from 1953 was good so I'm hoping this lives up to the HG Wells terror quotient. I really hate gore though.....

[Catchawave]

8. Not sure about being culturally hip....

I liked the Deuce Bigelow movie :hide:

But I liked War of the Worlds more. Hope that helps :hi:

[Midlodemocrat]

9. I thoroughly enjoyed it.

So much so, that I am going to go see it again.

[Zomby Woof]

10. I can only recommend movies with plots,..

...acting, character development, and no creepy Scientologists.

[NMDemDist2]

11. ahh geez ZW, you sure can take all the fun out of movie going LOL

PS thanks for the PM :)

[yellowdogintexas]

12. my husband liked it. I was surprised because when we saw

the trailers he was skeptical about seeing it, but his love of spectacular special effects movies and science fiction in general and Spielberg movies in particular trumped his skepticism

My daughter liked it too.


I haven't been yet.

[NMDemDist2]

13. all pluses to me, thanks! n/t

[jmowreader]

14. This one's not worth seeing at all

Great FX can't make up for the fact that this movie really, really sucks.

[LSK]

15. I'd give it 2 stars

Dont look for much character development, just enjoy the simple plot and special effects.

[southlandshari]

16. Hey - don't I know you from somewhere?

;)

Enjoy the movie - I'll be interested in your thoughts. Thinking of going tonight or tomorrow!!

:hi:

[NMDemDist2]

17. Hubby and I enjoyed it, thought the little girl did a good job acting

thought the FX was great and all in all thought it was a good summer excuse to hide in a cool theater.

We probably won't buy the DVD, but may catch it again when it comes around on one of the movie channels.

[swimboy]

18. It's worth it. Good effects, prolonged tension. Not perfect.