The War of the Worlds
Science Fiction • 1953 • 1 hr 25 min
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Gene Barry, Ann Robinson, Lewis Martin, Les Tremayne, Frank Kreig
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10/10 simply because the special effects are so well done and exciting to watch. I don’t think they’ve aged at all. This is timeless sci-fi.
A classic. The effects, while being unconvincing, look very cool. If you already know the story you probably won’t enjoy it as much
Total classic. Not really my favorite, but any movie made from the 40s-70s is a total must watch classic for the aspiring movie buff. A+
One of the all time great Sci-Fi film classics
Holds up so well even 70 years later. Beautifully shot, terrifyingly possible, and the effects are incredible for the time
Probably still the best adaptation on screen to date though I'd rate a couple of audio/radio versions higher.
Really ahead of its time with respect to its special effects, it is sort of a poor adaptation of the book itself unfortunately
A science fiction classic and a necessary watch for any H. G. Wells fan.
The visual effects for this moving were utterly groundbreaking. Sadly, it is lacking in just about every other way. Very clichéd and dated.
Faithful adaptation but could have been better
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