Tom Cruise and Dakota Fanning star in this update of the classic sci-fi scarer.
Film Clips
Reviews and Features
The Brutal Art of 'War'
Michael O'Sullivan says "War of the Worlds" "earns its not-to-be-underestimated frights the hard way."
The Great 'War'
Stephen Hunter calls "War of the Worlds" the "best summertime movie rush in many years."
Tim Robbins's Antiwar Zone
The actor discusses the notion of terror, both in "War of the Worlds" and real life.
'Worlds' on the Red Carpet
A photo gallery from the "War of the Worlds" premiere in New York.
- A Couch Tom Cruise Won't Jump On
(The Washington Post, June 25, 2005) - Tom & Katie's Hollywood Engagement
(The Washington Post, June 18, 2005) - Weekend's Summer Movie Guide
(The Washington Post, May 13, 2005)
Online Survey
Note: This is an unscientific survey of washingtonpost.com readers.
In the Movies Section
A look at what Post critics thought of Spielberg's summer hits.
1975: 'Jaws'
"It should set the standard in its field for many years to come." -- The Washington Post, June 15, 1977
1982: 'E.T.'
"'E.T.' brings us the saddest moment in films since the hunters shot Bambi's mother." -- The Washington Post, June 11, 1982
1993: 'Jurassic Park'
"The suspense and technical wizardry are the only reason to watch 'Jurassic Park.'" -- The Washington Post, June 11, 1993
2002: 'Minority Report'
"Spielberg's dark side may not be where everyone wants to live, but it's somehow encouraging to know that he has one." --The Washington Post, June 21, 2002
