I saw "War of the Worlds" yesterday. What an odd film. Relatively tolerable, moreso. Cute aliens. I have yet to see a genuinely unique alien, though. Impress me
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War of the Worlds was one of the greatest jokes in history. When Orson Welles read the story over consecutive nights, the people in real life panicking and heading for the hills made it great, since they took it seriously.
Now, it's just a movie. I can't help but have severely lowered expectations for it.
Agreed. Nothing can compare to people being stupid, but watching them have their lowest and most animalistic instincts being provoked in an arificial setting isn't awful. I have to tell you, there is more blood in this movie than any other. And that include both Kill Bills put together.
To me, to make this tale a really bloody one almost seems like sacrelige. However, I admit my morbid curiosity is aroused. I'll rent it when it comes out on DVD.
Except that it was originally a book by H.G. Wells, and an awesome one at that.
I agree with you, though. If it were up to me, I would have broadcasted fake reports on CNN, MSNBC, and Fox News of supposed alien attacks on The White House, Parliament, and Red Square. The reaction to that would have been a lot more entertaining than just some stupid movie.
Yes, the original tale was an excellent one. I've only read it a few times - that reminds me though, that should go on my list of books to get. Thanks!
Also, you're quite right about the fake reports. It wouldn't have had quite the same impact as it did being only a radio broadcast, but it would have been every bit as funny.
War of the Worlds was one of the greatest jokes in history. When Orson Welles read the story over consecutive nights, the people in real life panicking and heading for the hills made it great, since they took it seriously.
Now, it's just a movie. I can't help but have severely lowered expectations for it.
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I agree with you, though. If it were up to me, I would have broadcasted fake reports on CNN, MSNBC, and Fox News of supposed alien attacks on The White House, Parliament, and Red Square. The reaction to that would have been a lot more entertaining than just some stupid movie.
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Also, you're quite right about the fake reports. It wouldn't have had quite the same impact as it did being only a radio broadcast, but it would have been every bit as funny.
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