Producer George Pal's 1953 movie version of the H.G. Wells novel is lavishily mounted and visually stunning, thanks to imaginative production design and impressive technical effects.
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The War of the Worlds (1953)
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Reviews Counted:28
Fresh:20
Rotten:8
Average Rating:3.4/10
Consensus: Though it's dated in spots, The War of the Worlds retains an unnerving power, updating H.G. Wells' classic sci-fi tale to the Cold War era and featuring some of the best special effects of any 1950s film.
Runtime: 88 mins
Genre: Science-Fiction/Fantasy
Synopsis: H. G. Wells' sci-fi classic about the invasion of Planet Earth by aggressive creatures from Mars. Arriving in green-glowing spaceships shaped like metallic stingrays, the Martians blast their... [More]
Starring: Gene Barry, Ann Robinson, Les Tremayne, Jack Kruschen
Director: Byron Haskin
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Compared to the 1999 DVD edition, Paramount's 'Special Collector's Edition' is superior in every way except the box art. The source print is flawless, definition and clarity are excellent, and that vivid Technicolor knocks our socks off.
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10/26/05
The electronic thrum of a Martian machine’s heat ray warming up is still able to send chills up your spine.
06/29/05
One of the best and strongest of the science-fiction movies of it’s day.
06/29/05
This Region 2 disc has . . . a trailer.
04/20/05
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