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filmcritic.com
Wells was one of the inventors of science fiction, and perhaps the first writer to think about just how bad an alien invasion could be. ...read the complete War of the Worlds movie review at filmcritic.com
Dragan Antulov
THE WAR OF THE WORLDS was one of the most successful science fiction films of its time. Its popularity came partly because the script seemed very much in line with the anxiety of the times, as well as with the traumatic memories of WW2. But the main ...read the complete War of the Worlds movie review at Dragan Antulov
UpcomingDiscs.com (Gino Sassani)
Aliens have sent super machines to Earth. The intent is obvious. They want to remove the human infestation and relocate from their own dying world. Independence Day, right? Wrong. Almost 50 years before Rolland and Emerich pitted mankind against killer ...read the complete War of the Worlds movie review at UpcomingDiscs.com (Gino Sassani)
DVD Review e-zine
The world unites in arms, and all nations try in concerted efforts to stop the Martian invaders but no human weapon can stop or even slow down the Martian's progress as they sweep over the world to make this planet their own. ...read the complete War of the Worlds movie review at DVD Review e-zine
DVD Review e-zine
When the resources on Mars seem to vanish, the Martians look over the solar system to find a new place for them to live. ...read the complete War of the Worlds movie review at DVD Review e-zine
Fulvue Drive-in
Especially in a age of tired, and mostly idiotic digital visual effects, its always great to see a classic that can weather times with few flaws in its own special effects, that continues to entertain and be influential. ...read the complete War of the Worlds movie review at Fulvue Drive-in
Oh, the Humanity!
When I was little, I remember being scared to death of this movie. I had hundreds of nightmares about those mechanical spying eyes. ...read the complete War of the Worlds movie review at Oh, the Humanity!
Q Network Film Desk (James Kendrick)
The War of the Worlds was quite a shock to audiences in the early 1950s, which is why it is described as frequently as a horror movie as it is as a science fiction movie. Despite coming on the heels of Allied victory in World War II and landing right ...read the complete War of the Worlds movie review at Q Network Film Desk (James Kendrick)
Three Movie Buffs (Eric Nash)
The War of the Worlds is a nice find on late night tv. Catch it the next time you can and discover that good science fiction did not begin with Star Trek. ...read the complete War of the Worlds movie review at Three Movie Buffs (Eric Nash)
Movie Gazette (Gary Panton)
This creaky slice of cinematic history is fun to watch, but gets blown out of the sky by its modern-day relatives. ...read the complete War of the Worlds movie review at Movie Gazette (Gary Panton)
Film Freak Central (Walter Chaw)
A crowd hears something smashing into a distant hill while milling around outside a movie theatre, and with the entire film shot on a distinctly artificial soundstage there is about The War of the Worlds a sense of insular self-awareness. ...read the complete War of the Worlds movie review at Film Freak Central (Walter Chaw)
Movie Parables (Michael Elliott)
One of the better alien invasion films to come out of the 1950s. ...read the complete War of the Worlds movie review at Movie Parables (Michael Elliott)
Ozus' World Movie Reviews (Dennis Schwartz)
Warning: spoilers throughout review. Producer George Pal presents the H.G. Wells story, the one used in Orson Welles' infamous radio play of 1938 that scared the country. The star of this film is Pal's special effects, orchestrated by Gordon Jennings, ...read the complete War of the Worlds movie review at Ozus' World Movie Reviews (Dennis Schwartz)
Qwipster's Movie Reviews (Vince Leo)
Martians invade Earth for a better place to live, and seemingly no weapon the military can hurl at them can stop the UFOs. Impressive visuals are the real draw of this adaptation of the classic H.G. Wells novel, but even so, The War of the Worlds is terri ...read the complete War of the Worlds movie review at Qwipster's Movie Reviews (Vince Leo)
Combustible Celluloid (Jeffrey M. Anderson)
Sci-fi classics such as The Thing from Another World, Invaders from Mars or Them! are part of the great tradition of early 1950s matinee treats that tickled and inspired many a young boy. Byron Haskin's The War of the Worlds occupies a special place, ...read the complete War of the Worlds movie review at Combustible Celluloid (Jeffrey M. Anderson)
Cinema Blend
Much like Spielberg's take on Wells' novel, the George Pal version also updates the setting to the contemporary settings of that time, in this case the mid-fifties. ...read the complete War of the Worlds movie review at Cinema Blend
DVDTown (John J. Puccio)
Qwipster's Movie Reviews (Vince Leo)
Martians invade Earth for a better place to live, and seemingly no weapon the military can hurl at them can stop the UFOs. Impressive visuals are the real draw of this adaptation of the classic H.G. Wells novel, but even so, The War of the Worlds is terri ...read the complete War of the Worlds movie review at Qwipster's Movie Reviews (Vince Leo)
Fantastic Movie Musings and Ramblings
digitallyOBSESSED.com (Kevin Clemons)
Sci-Fi Movie Page (James O'Ehley)
DVD Review
When the resources on Mars seem to vanish, the Martians look over the solar system to find a new place for them to live. ...read the complete War of the Worlds movie review at DVD Review
Digital Monkey Box DVD Review
Sci-Fi Movie Page (James O'Ehley)
Foster on Film - Aliens
Blogcritics - Special Edition DVD Review (Matt Paprocki)
Movieprop.com Review
Blogcritics - DVD review (Matt Paprocki)
Reel Film Reviews (David Nusair)
Austin Chronicle (Bud Simons)
DVD Verdict (James A. Stewart)
allesfilm.com (Marianne Schreck)
Cinema Laser (Derek M. Germano)
The Trades (R.J. Carter)
Doug Pratt's DVD Review
Gene Barry, who has never been much of an actor but has always known how to be a star, plays the dashing scientist/witness in producer George Pal’s 1952 adaptation of H.G. Wells’ classic. Set in the Fifties, but before television, the narrative is ...read the complete War of the Worlds movie review at Doug Pratt's DVD Review
Harvey's Movie Review (Harvey O'Brien)
eFilmCritic Reviews
The careful, artistic styling and ultimate simplicity of these design elements make for a vivid and memorable theatrical experience. ...read the complete War of the Worlds movie review at eFilmCritic Reviews
DVD Savant (Glenn Erickson)
Movie-Vault.com (Mel Valentin)
Cinema Laser (Derek M. Germano)
Hollywood Gothique
Ficha y notas de produccion.
SPLICEDwire (Rob Blackwelder)
User Reviews
by Prog Nerd on October 19, 2009
Ah, War of the Worlds. Still my favorite incarnation of this story. This was shown on television around Halloween just about every year in the 80's, and it was my yearly tradition as a kid to come home after an evening of trick-or-treating with my mother ...
by Peter J. Chudoba ... on October 11, 2009
Excellent movie, excellent price. Some reviewers have mentioned that the quality is so improved that now you can see the wires holding up the spaceships. This is true - and who cares!? I thoroughly enjoyed the additional item on the making of the movie. ...
by Candy "Sweet az C... on September 14, 2009
Purchased for disbled brother. Quick shipment, great price. Would purchase other movies in the future. He loved the movie... ...
by Sparks on September 12, 2009
This classic 1953 version of War of the Worlds is much better than the recent re-make. I also found the commentaries very interesting. The included audio copy of the original Orson Wells broadcast of War of the Worlds is a ...
by D. Bonigut "Suzuk... on July 12, 2009
This dvd was a great purchase from Amazon at a good price and shipped quickly . The remastered classic film is like a step back in time , i am very happy with the purchase . ...
by Robert J. Szvetic... on June 23, 2009
This dvd is so good that you could really see the wires on the spaceships.I dont know why the wires were not painted out. It has great special features.The audio commentanies are very in sightfull..... ...
by Kurt A. Johnson on June 17, 2009
When a meteor comes down in an out-of-the-way western town, it seems that they finally have something to put the town on the map. However, when it turns out that the "meteor" is actually a reentry vehicle for a Martian invasion force, its bad news for ...
by Gary R. Bosworth ... on June 07, 2009
Quick delivery. Quality product. Classic Sci-Fi movie. Fantastic scenes in vivid color. Great entertainment. Well worth the money. I am a very satisfied customer. ...
by Debbie Pearson "B... on May 11, 2009
The movie itself was excellent! In wonderful condition, I couldn't be happier. . .my only complaint is not with the condition of the movie. . .
Just with the way it got to me. . it took a MONTH ! ! ! I am extremely
displeased with MovieMars! They ...
by Lorrain D. Huntle... on April 18, 2009
We like watching the earlier movies ! Myself I like these older types of movies when they were made because they are not all about sex!!!! The filming is clear and very well done. We both like seeing the older cars and trucks that are in the film as we ...
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