War of the Worlds

I had very high expectations. I was a little disappointed. I would have liked to have seen a broader focus than just the one family. I wanted to see the action on a more national or global scale. I didn't like Tom Cruise's character, nor did I grow to like the character. I didn't care about the family. Everyone has said they hate the ending. I was not pleased with the ending. However, I've been told the ending was faithful to the book. Since I am so frequently annoyed when a movie diverges from the ending of a book, I have to give credit to the approach taken here.

The special effects where very good. The fear was good. The feeling of hopelessness, and a sense of what-would-I-do was brilliantly conveyed.

I rate "War of the Worlds" at 3 Boos.