[MOPO] 2 bits worth of War of the Worlds

Violating my normal procedures, I popped for first run tickets tonight to WAR OF THE WORLDS. My reaction? Well, it's pretty strange... depending on what specific scene or sequence, I can completely agree with *everything* that has been said on this list about this picture -- both the positive

Re: [MOPO] 2 bits worth of War of the Worlds

What hyperbolic drugs did you take? Did we see the same picture? It's an OK sci-fi pic with exceptional special effects, and a terrific performance by a child actor. Cruise soldiers thru capably and assures the producers they will get their money back. Tim Robbin's sequence almost pointless. S

Re: [MOPO] 2 bits worth of War of the Worlds

I agree with JR on this one. The film is quite good. Of course, I didn't go in with an anti-Spielberg or anti-Cruise bias, as some people seem to have. Craig. At 08:53 AM 7/4/05 -0500, Kirby McDaniel wrote: >What hyperbolic drugs did you take? Did we see the same picture? >It's an OK sci-fi p

Re: [MOPO] 2 bits worth of War of the Worlds

I enjoyed the film. It was a rollercoaster ride. It didn't compare with the first nor did I think it was Spielberg's intention. The end was better in the original because it seemed to flow better. But despite that last third, it still was fun. The entrance of the aliens is not to be missed. S

Re: [MOPO] 2 bits worth of War of the Worlds

oPo-L@LISTSERV.AMERICAN.EDU Sent: Monday, July 04, 2005 8:53 Subject: Re: [MOPO] 2 bits worth of War of the Worlds What hyperbolic drugs did you take?  Did we see the same picture?It's an OK sci-fi pic with exceptional special effects, and a terrificperformance by a child acto

[MOPO] 2 bits worth of War of the Worlds - a shame

ERV.AMERICAN.EDU Sent: Monday, July 04, 2005 12:22 PM Subject: Re: [MOPO] 2 bits worth of War of the Worlds Kirby,   It seems you answer your own question. Aside from a few nits picked, you admit the film is a fine one. So yes, everyone over 11 years old should see it -- and

Re: [MOPO] 2 bits worth of War of the Worlds - a shame

ude of - "That's good enough - that works"   Perhaps that's, in part,  why this is the worst year for box office - EVER!   Glenn ----- Original Message - From: JR To: MoPo-L@LISTSERV.AMERICAN.EDU Sent: Monday, July 04, 2005 12:22

Re: [MOPO] 2 bits worth of War of the Worlds - a shame

Truffaut or Fellini or even George Cukor or Frank Capra, but what is these days? --JR - Original Message - From: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]>Kirby McDaniel To: <mailto:MoPo-L@LISTSERV.AMERICAN.EDU>MoPo-L@LISTSERV.AMERICAN.EDU Sent: Monday, July 04, 2005 8:53 Subject: Re: [MOPO] 2