Review of War of the Worlds Adaptation

Introduction

• Discussion of a new War of the Worlds adaptation, labeled as an example of poor Hollywood filmmaking.

Movie Overview

• Trailer Release: Recently released trailer portrayed negatively.
• AI Influence: Criticized as "AI slop," with storytelling through a computer screen.
• Main Character: Ice Cube, portrayed as watching events via computer screens and camera phones.

Criticism

• Variety Review: Limited action and a cheap-looking video clip thriller.
• Adaptation Flaws:
  • Compared negatively to Orson Wells' impactful 1938 radio version.
  • Today's version lacked suspense and alarm.
• Character: Ice Cube cast as a domestic terror analyst, accessing surveillance cameras.

Reception and Ratings

• Rotten Tomatoes Score: Debuted to 0% rating.
• Critics' Comments: Described as woeful and hilariously bad, failing to create suspense.
• Audience Reaction:
  • Audience score at 12%.
  • Harsh reviews from viewers, preferring amateur attempts over this film.

General Observations

• Hollywood Trends: Cheap productions by utilizing public domain IPs.
• Script Quality: Suspected of being derived from AI-written content.
• Public Rejection: Notably rejected by viewers.

Conclusion

• Encouragement to avoid watching due to overwhelmingly negative reception.
• Reflection on the state of Hollywood's commercial strategies and film quality.