War of the Worlds [DVD] / Dreamworks Pictures and Paramount Pictures present an Amblin Entertainment/Cruise/Wagner production ; produced by Kathleen Kennedy, Colin Wilson ; screenplay by Josh Friedman and David Koepp ; directed by Steven Spielberg.
Based on the novel by H.G. Wells. Special features:Revisiting the invasion.-The H. G. Wells legacy.-Steven Spielberg and the original War of the Worlds.-Characters: The family unit.-Previsualization.-Production diaries.-Designing the enemy : tripods and aliens.-Scoring War of the Worlds.-We Are Not Alone.-Galleries.-Theatrical teaser trailer. Tom Cruise, Dakota Fanning, Justin Chatwin, Miranda Otto, Tim Robbins, Rick Gonzalez, Yul Vazquez.
Summary:
Ray Ferrier is a working class man living in New Jersey. He has become estranged from his family and his life isn't in order. His small town life is shaken violently by the arrival of aliens.
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