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By Kevin S (2,121) on 20 Jun 2015

This weeks Classic Movie - exciting and thrilling at the same time. Good effects for 1953 and great screaming from Ann Robinson…

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By Logan M (1,902) on 21 Apr 2015

Classic fifties sci fi invasion. Remake is a pale imitation…

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By S.r. H (41) on 13 Apr 2015

I loved H.G. Wells's novel, War of the Worlds. So, I really wanted to see the movies based on this awesome novel…

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By Kevin R (2,184) on 12 Mar 2015

The Martians can take the Earth in six days One day the inhabitants of Mars need a new home and the Earth looks like a lovely pit stop…

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By Scott R (2,451) on 08 Mar 2015

Better than the Spielberg adaption, the film smartly recognizes the limits of the plot and keeps a brisk 85 minute runtime…

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By Stan W (69) on 16 Feb 2015

The War of the Worlds shaped the era of 50s cinema. How often do mesmerizing special effects come about…

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By Ryan V (1,568) on 08 Feb 2015

HG Wells intended War Of The Worlds to be a commentary on British imperialism, so it's a bit ironic to see it updated to reflect American paranoia…

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By Adam D (1,043) on 08 Feb 2015

I watched this movie a few times in my life and it still is a great movie to watch the special effects were pretty awesome for 1953…

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By Justin A (642) on 18 Jan 2015

One of the better 50s atomic paranoia films…

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By Taylor C (144) on 02 Jan 2015

First off, the fact that this is in color is awesome, considering its age…

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By Stefan G (492) on 29 Nov 2014

A classic Invaders from Space 1950s movie, The War of the Worlds is a updated version of the fantastic HG Wells novel that kind of set the…

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By Eduardo L (198) on 11 Oct 2014

8.2/10 on the 1950s space invaders scale. Not badly acted at all. Very well done. 10-11-2014. Original rating: 1-10-2010. 3/5…

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By Donald W (342) on 28 Sep 2014

Ignore the Spielberg / Cruise remake…

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By Adam S (1,940) on 03 Aug 2014

More than 60 years after its release, this take on H.G. Wells's novel stands the test of time and reminds us just how small we are in the universe…

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By Yuri R (25) on 13 Apr 2014

George Pal was the 1950's what George Lucas was to the 1970's and early 80's. Visionary…

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By Norman M (10) on 13 Apr 2014

George Pal was the 1950's what George Lucas was to the 1970's and early 80's. Visionary…

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By Juli N (550) on 13 Apr 2014

George Pal was the 1950's what George Lucas was to the 1970's and early 80's. Visionary…

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By Cody M (1,392) on 11 Apr 2014

For its time, it's great for capturing the paranoia and politics, with amazing special effects…

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By Javis C (261) on 06 Mar 2014

Simply one of the best classics..dark terror for its day and today…

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By Trevor W (293) on 10 Feb 2014

A suspenseful film with interesting religious overtones. The visual effects are great but the acting is horrid and distracting…

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