The Movie Pick
War of the Worlds (MP49)
This week, we’re diving into Steven Spielberg’s War of the Worlds , the 2005 alien-invasion thriller starring Tom Cruise, Dakota Fanning, and a truly alarming number of people having a very bad day. We break down the movie’s terrifying tripods, the chaos of the alien invasion, Tom Cruise’s impressive ability to run for his life for nearly two hours, Dakota Fanning’s legendary screaming, and the surprisingly complicated family dynamics happening while the world is basically ending. We talk about what makes the movie so effective, the incredible sound and visual effects, Spielberg’s darker take on an alien invasion, and whether the ending actually works. Plus, we ask the most important question Grab your family, hide in the basement, and whatever you do, stay away from the red weeds.
