The performances here are all top notch, especially Cruise, who proves once again why he is the largest box office draw right now. While some argue that Cruise always plays Cruise, he has shown in his last several pictures to be able to be quite an unlikable character. This makes watching his character's redemption in this film more fulfilling.

"War of the Worlds" isn't perfect. The ending is a little pat and there is one noticeable mistake early on. As the lightning hits, all of the electronic gadgets are rendered useless. O.K., fine, but then why do a hand held video camera and a digital camera work minutes later? Not a huge flaw but it still takes you out of the moment.

This is a great summer blockbuster though from the man who seemed to create the great summer blockbusters. "War of the Worlds" is a lot of fun but it is also capable of being thought-provoking and a bit creepy.

Enjoy. ***

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