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United Kingdom released, PAL/Region 2 DVD: LANGUAGES: English ( Dolby Digital Stereo ), French ( Dolby Digital 2.0 ), German ( Dolby Digital 2.0 ), Arabic ( Subtitles ), Czech ( Subtitles ), Danish ( Subtitles ), Dutch ( Subtitles ), English ( Subtitles ), Finnish ( Subtitles ), French ( Subtitles ), German ( Subtitles ), Hungarian ( Subtitles ), Icelandic ( Subtitles ), Norwegian ( Subtitles ), Polish ( Subtitles ), Romanian ( Subtitles ), Swedish ( Subtitles ), Turkish ( Subtitles ), SPECIAL FEATURES: Collectors Edition, Commentary, Interactive Menu, Making Of, Scene Access, Trailer(s), SYNOPSIS: Laden with Academy Award winning special effects, this chilling adaptation of H.G. Wells frightening novel detailing a Martian invasion delivers fiery thrills, laser-hot action and unrelenting, edge-of-your-seat suspense. Gene Barry and Ann Robinson are among the humans intrigued when a meteor-like object crashes to Earthbut its occupants are definitely not friendly. The assault on Earth is underway and the Martian machines hovering swan shaped vehicles of destruction are both beautiful and terrifying as they cut a relentless path of annihilation. Produced by George pal and directed by Byron Haskin, The War of the Worlds is widely regarded as one of the greatest sci-fi films of all time and received three Oscar nominations. SCREENED/AWARDED AT: Oscar Academy Awards, ...The War of the Worlds (1953)
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60 of 63 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
Having been totally under whelmed by the new Tom Cruise version I came back to the original and everything fell into place again.
Unknown stars were deliberately chosen so the audience would concentrate on the drama. Gene Barry as the scientist Dr Clayton Forrester and Ann Robinson as Sylvia van Buren have the leading roles. They are low on chemistry but as there is no overt love interest this is not a problem
The 1953 special effects still stand up with the best. The best decision (although taken on financial grounds) was to eliminate the tripod legs of the Martian invaders and invent invisible force fields to hold the beautiful swan like monsters in the air enabling close ups as they methodically destroy everything in their path.
This is a film that deserves its' well loved classic status, does not date and will never disappoint however often it is viewed.
A lovely DVD preserving the original superb highly saturated Technicolor, with a good selection of extras.
Unknown stars were deliberately chosen so the audience would concentrate on the drama. Gene Barry as the scientist Dr Clayton Forrester and Ann Robinson as Sylvia van Buren have the leading roles. They are low on chemistry but as there is no overt love interest this is not a problem
The 1953 special effects still stand up with the best. The best decision (although taken on financial grounds) was to eliminate the tripod legs of the Martian invaders and invent invisible force fields to hold the beautiful swan like monsters in the air enabling close ups as they methodically destroy everything in their path.
This is a film that deserves its' well loved classic status, does not date and will never disappoint however often it is viewed.
A lovely DVD preserving the original superb highly saturated Technicolor, with a good selection of extras.
34 of 36 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
War of the Worlds, the good version. Lovely deep colours, unique designs, terrifying sounds (I still get goose-bumps from the hiss the martian heat ray makes as it surveys its surroundings) and inspired effects add up to a terrific movie.
It has a terrific package to go with it -- two commentaries by people who really know their stuff, a couple of neat documentaries (what a shame about the original models!) and a clear, sharp picture. So sharp, in fact, that the support cables are all too visible, unfortunately.
Still the best film of Wells' novel. Steven Spielberg, eat your heart out.
As I write this, it's only £6. You'd be a fool not to.
It has a terrific package to go with it -- two commentaries by people who really know their stuff, a couple of neat documentaries (what a shame about the original models!) and a clear, sharp picture. So sharp, in fact, that the support cables are all too visible, unfortunately.
Still the best film of Wells' novel. Steven Spielberg, eat your heart out.
As I write this, it's only £6. You'd be a fool not to.
23 of 25 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
Wow, what a surprise this film is. Done way back before I was born. And I am old by today's standards.Suspense, ahead of their time special effects, a nifty alien and superb spacecraft with an invincible feel to the invaders. Talking of which, if you've seen "the invaders" you know where the dying alien effects come from. A real surprise package with interviews and behind the scenes discussions that further enhance the magic of this movie. A true classic.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
RUBBISH
This is supposedly based on the novel by HG wells. I am currently reading the original book and enjoying it so much I thought I would get the DVD. They are worlds apart. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Annoyed
oh no ! ... not another remake!
this version is much better than the 'Tom Cruise' version ... why do film-makers think it necessary to change a classic?
Published 7 months ago by meldrew
Oldie but Goodie
Not my favorite old time end of the world films but close. Just had to watch it one more time as it is one of my first memories of watching a film on Sunday afternoon with the... Read more
Published 8 months ago by pdwood
if you know the book do not get this
Very disappointing version of a good book.
The whole story is now in the US instead of England, there are the typical ridiculously pathetic phrases by army officers who love... Read more
The whole story is now in the US instead of England, there are the typical ridiculously pathetic phrases by army officers who love... Read more
Published 8 months ago by odin
The original and still the best
To the modern eye, the 1954 original of War of the Worlds must conjure up ideas of shaky not-so-special effects and creaking dialogue. Read more
Published 14 months ago by Wayne Smallman
An adaptation in name only
People who buy this DVD expecting it to be an adaptation of the H.G. Wells classic "The War of the Worlds" will be sorely disappointed. Read more
Published 15 months ago by Andrew Norris
war of the worlds
I was looking forward to recieving this dvd,but sadly it did not arrive.
You kindly refunded my monies.
Another great service from the post office!!!!!!!! Read more
You kindly refunded my monies.
Another great service from the post office!!!!!!!! Read more
Published 16 months ago by woodiwise
So very 1950's, but a classic.
I could not remember ever seeing this original film and have the Tom Cruise version which stands out with its modern visual effects, though it also crucifies the original story. Read more
Published 16 months ago by P. A. Copley
A classic film that has aged better than some...
There are a few sci-fi films from the 1950s which can be regarded as classics and this is definitely one.
The film follows the H.G. Read more
The film follows the H.G. Read more
Published 20 months ago by Aardvark
I LIKE ORIGINALS
IT WAS A PLEASANT SUOMMEOMRPRISE TO ME WHEN I RECEIVED THE DVD SO QUICLY.I WATHED THE MOVIE WITH PLEASURE,AND I DIDN'T BORIED.THE SOUND AND THE PICTURE WAS VERY GOOD. Read more
Published 22 months ago by ARTIST
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