People switch off at 12 minutes! That is heresy! When one starts a Minty, one finishes the Minty video! You are a national treasure, dude. Been watching your videos for 4 or 5 years now.
@carm3d FUN F£%!# FACT: Every video on CZcams has either the 'Fun Fact' comment, the 'FIRST' comment or the 'Who's watching this in the year XXX'. There's a fun f'ing fact! I need less Internet..
@@jimc6687 The "original" was actually a broadcast over the radio. Correction - My mistake. There is a previous version to the Radio. The radio version was apparently a read from the original novel.
Here is another trivia: Evrything in the movie being rushed meant VFX artists had to work around the clock for months in order to deliver the shots in the short deadline. It was done basically as a favor but after that many productions asked to have the "War of the World" treatment and the work conditions in VFX started deteriorating with shorter delays and still asking for higher quality. So many brun outs were caused by the special treatment this movie received.
@@TheViolalove I don't think your answer is related at all to my post. Though I agree that the VFX are better than Cats. However, I have no idea of the details behind the Cats production. A little clue to what the problem may be: sometimes the same team that win the Oscars also get blamed for bad VFX on another movie. Maybe unrealistic deadlines, production not taking look decision on time, bad shooting.... Just to let you the condictions VFX artists work under: a supervidor once said back around 2007 "If I don't cause a VFX shop to close during a production, I did not do my job." I don't judge a VFX team unless I know all the parameters artists had to work under.
I love the shot where the camera appears to go inside the car, from occupant to occupant and then seamlessly out again. Many friends didn’t even notice that until I pointed it out to them.
Me too!!! My family and friends never notice those types things but I was jumping up and down in my movie theater seat just admiring the one shots and camera work
All I can remember is Dakota Fanning's shrill and what seemed like CONSTANT screaming. Ruined the whole movie for me. Understand I don't blame her she's an actor and was a kid that is what she was asked to do and she committed. but it did ruin the movie for me.
How the people are disintegrated into dust is definitely better than showing gore and scarier, I think the wailing sound made by the alien machines adds an extra chill to that effect also. And the unnerving way the people act in fear of their lives trying to drag Ray and his kids from the car really shows human nature in its true form. As a fan of the original which I first saw back in the mid 60s which is the better film? The 2005 version is the most realistic of the two but both are equally entertaining. Great video Minty, keep em coming.
Fun Fact: In the 2005 remake of *"War of The* *Worlds",* Steven Spielberg actually reunited with one of his actors from the 1975 summer blockbuster: *"JAWS".* That actor was Jonathan Filley, who played Tom Cassidy, the drunk boyfriend of Chrissie Watkins aka the First Shark Victim. Jonathan, however, never worked as an actor in another film since *"JAWS",* and he worked in *"WOTW '05"* as the Unit Production Manager (New York). Other credits for him include working as a Location Manager in films such as *"Tootsie"* (1982) and *"Regarding Henry"* (1991) just to name a few, and he also worked in many other films as a producer, co-producer, and executive producer.
I was listening to this driving to work this morning and was thinking just how comforting your channel always is for me. Going through tons of stress right now, hardships. But this channel always feels like home for some reason. I’ve been watching for a few years now and it’s always done the same for me. Thought I’d take the time to say that and thank you for unknowingly keeping me up. Good day Sir. 🙏
Your comment struck me because I feel exactly the same way. I can't put my finger on it. There's just something about Minty's honesty and charm that make him feel so relatable and in my depression, I visit this channel a lot just for the comfort I feel watching his breakdowns. So... yeah. Thank you, Minty.
I thought the machines were buried and the Aliens got transported to them via the lightning, rather than awakened. Will need to watch again soon, enjoyed this film at the time.
I saw this at the drive in, which added to the creepy feel and made us feel like we were part of the movie. The whole time we were expecting the tripods to walk through the trees. At the end people clapped and then Batman Begins played afterward, which made this a great overall experience.
I've only got to go to a drive-in a few times, the first ones being with family. ...but the last time was a date. We put a futon mattress in the back of my truck & parked backwards lol It actually worked really well!
@@Thurgosh_OGOnly if otnes English I'm afraid. Ironic maybe, given that H. G. Wells was English, but I've never been able to make it through the entire Jeff Wayne musical.
@@Nykona-Sharrowkyn I tried reading the book but it was only available in the original version(British speech of the time) and was difficult to follow. I never got around to an American translation
I love that the plane crash site was used on the UH tour. Thats kinda what you hope to see on the tour, actually used sets and not just premade pieces (not that I’m complaining)
I guess you weren't paying attention to what happened in the movie. The Aliens really came from outer space carried by "lightning" only their machines, the Tripods were buried under the ground.
I'm from the New Jersey town that was one of the locations for War Of The Worlds, Bayonne. Ray's house was the house of a former co-worker's grandfather. I didn't get to be an extra but I heard that Cruise and Spielberg were nice to my fellow Bayonne citizens.
For the record, the 1953 version showed people at their worst too. They destroyed scientific instruments that would study the aliens and stole the trucks carrying them to escape the advancing Martians.
They weren't activated by the lightning, the aliens were transported to them via the "lightning" kind of like a violent form of the star trek transporter.
That comes to haunt Boeing for real now, with all the plane malfunctions seen today. That is the results when companies go woke; hiring less skilled people (guys) that is non white (many good engieneers within aviations are white guys) and more diverse than having competence, go woke go broke and...smoke! Very bad the last part than just broke!
MINTY! Rewatch the film. The machines are hidden underground. The Drivers ride the lightning to pilot them. The pilots are not buried with the machines.
I thought the aliens were in suspended animation, and the lightning bolts gave the machines an Eveready jump charge. If, as others pointed out, the alien crews arrived in spaceships, why didn't they just land their warships after they arrived, dispatch the tripods, and start the war? Either way, it makes sense to me, but what do I know, as I'm not a screenwriter?
underrated film. Such a realistic representation of human condition during traumatic social events. tom cruise for sure overshadowed it with his weird behaviour in real life but he is really good in the film.....maybe it was the aliens communicating to him?
The plane crash set at Universal Studios Hollywood is my favorite part of the Tram tour. I've seen the crash set over 10x and it still amazes me. The movie is pretty good too.
I don't believe the aliens from Close Encounters are entirely friendly. The formerly missing large sea vessel being found in the middle of a landlocked desert is extremely intimidating, to say the least.
I respectfully disagree. Sure, an alien's capabilities might be intimidating, but that doesn't necessarily translate over to intent. Superman is one of the most powerful heroes known, but there's not a single person I know that would be scared of his intentions. He humbly came forward, stopping pretty much at the point of dropping to his knees and said "How can I help?", when he could have easily conquered the world.
This was one of, if not THE most intense movie I have ever seen. At least that was my reaction upon leaving the movie theater after seeing it for the first time. Probably because it was like you described: disturbing, creepy, somber and tragic! Even watching your vid about the movie gave me shivers at times.
The darkest moment for me was when Cruise murders the guy in the basement while Dakota sings the lullaby. That really makes you think about how far you’d go for your child.
That seeing where the public try pull out Tom Cruise and his kids was very nerve-wracking and hearing the sound of the van stopping after each gunshot was creepy.
I just did a nice rip and encode of the DVD of War of the Worlds on Feb 4 title : WAR_OF_THE_WORLDS encoder : HandBrake 20230713192426-7ad4fa698-master 2023071301 Duration: 01:56:33.44, start: 0.000000, bitrate: 1665 kb/s
I’ve loved Jeff Wayne’s Musical Version of The War of the Worlds since I was a kid in the 1970s. I never knew he toured Australia with the live version and only came across it on iTunes. Jason Donovan is outstanding as the Parson Nathaniel! I hope to see a movie based on Jeff Wayne’s aesthetic and true to the time and location before I die. I think Peter Jackson could do it justice.
Love this review Minty! One thing though about them being buried. The aliens came to the machines that were buried. They came on the lightning which was alien tech. The machines were buried. The aliens were not. You taught me a lot I did not know, especially about the friendship between Spielberg and Cruise being the reason for the movie!
Went on an extended tour of Universal's back lot... You get to go through the prop warehouse, costumes, walk around some of sets & stuff. & of course the plane! It's still a mess lol This movie will always be a great example of its genre, very thrilling.
I saw this in theatres when I was 9 and the theatre had a warning on the poster that said " War of the Worlds is PG-13 and is not suitable for younger audiences. It contains disturbing images and scary scenes" or something like that but my dad ignored it and we went to go see it. As soon as the river with the dead bodies came on screen I was scared of this movie. But I loved it and even got it for Christmas that year
#6 is incorrect. The ships were buried underground and the lightning bolts transferred the aliens into them. The news reporter shows a clip to Tom Cruise during the plane crash scene.
Channing Tatum in this movie is not a “cameo” as he wasn’t famous at that time. He was just an actor early in his career playing an extra. He would have to already be famous for that little thing to be considered a cameo.
Thanks for another very interesting and engaging video, Minty. I really had a problem with the Martian war machines being previously buried underground. Additionally, the electrical bolts were apparently meant to be the Martians themselves being transferred down to their vehicles. This raises so many questions that it undermines the intentional grittier, lower key approach of the rest of the movie.
Love the channel, I don't know about people switching off at 12 minutes but I love the longer videos. Can't believe you haven't did one of Lightning Jack with Paul Hogan yet.
Pointing out the 12 minute issue is smart, it will make people mindful but I have to wonder what is causing it? Are you perhaps not increasing the tension between each item enough? Are 10 facts just too many and people get bored after 7? Perhaps you should try a format change and split the videos in 2, 6 things you didn't know... 6 more things you didn't know.
@Arcane_Cypher That is a good point. I do that too since usually those are not great facts. Perhaps the issue is Minty is too verbose for the TrickTok generation
My only constructive criticism would be Minty's mic levels. Other than that I enjoy watching the videos and learning some unknown facts about classic movies 😊🙏
The Martians weren’t buried, the machines were. The Martians came in on those bolts of lightning in capsules. This was even said in the movie by the reporter character who caught it on tape. She showed Ray this in slow motion.
I live 10 minutes away from the sight where they shot the first appearance of the aliens on Ferry Street, Newark, New Jersey. I used to go there every week to eat at good restaurants they had around the area, this particular day we get there and the whole block is closed, we asked around what’s happening, they told us Tom Cruise was shooting a movie there, we decided to stick around a bit since so many people were, after 20 minutes, we see Tom Cruise running around, after that we left and looked forward to go see the movie in theater. Loved it, and to this day every time I go to Newark and pass that church I remember that day. Another fun fact is that, my high school friend’s neighbor had a dental office right in at a location they needed to close for the movie, he was offered money to close his business during shooting, he declined and asked to have a silent part at any point in the movie, his request was granted and he is one of the extra with a two second clear shot side by side with Tom Cruise. Love the channel mate!
I, for one, always watch your videos to the end. I loved Spielberg's version of War of the Worlds. The personal story about fatherhood did indeed add that personal, character-driven aspect of the film and it made a huge difference for the better. There were some VFX shots that were genuinely frightening because so many of them were shot/created from the 1st-person POV. It's hard for a film to really get in my gut like this one did, I've seen too many of them (and loved them all), plus having worked in the world of filmmaking, VFX and CGI for many years now, I know how the tricks are done and can spot them immediately.
Nice presentation, and Minty, I ALWAYS watch your videos all the way through, and always want more. :) Be well, and keep doing what you do. Yours, SammyC
Yes, Minty, this movie is very much about family, most specifically about the important role of the father. The Gene Barry version was about individual nations, focusing on the U.S. This 1950s version also focused on religion and the importance of faith. It's interesting that these three subjects - fathers, faith, and country have been pretty much erased from modern entertainment in a mear 20 years. Sad....
I was 14, when this movie came out, and I loved every second of it. My then-school's principal arranged for it to be screened at an event called "a lock-in", basically a pajama party on steroids. While I had a great time, it really freaked out one of my friends. She had an anxiety disorder, and the special effects gave her a huge panic-attack. She left the movie early. (5/4/2024)
I *Really* enjoy all your videos! 12 minutes!?! What’s wrong with these people? You always deliver an excellent synopsis of every movie. Thank you. ✔️👍
It was nominated for six Saturn Awards, and won Best Performance by a Younger Actor (Dakota Fanning). It won a Golden Reel Award for Sound Effects & Foley, a World Soundtrack Award for Best Original Soundtrack, three VES Awards for its visual effects, and was nominated for three Empire Awards, two Satellite Awards, and an MTV Award.
There's one scene in this WOTW 2005 that I found chilling at the time and always sticks in my mind, its when they are looking down on the massive group of people over the hill, tripods in toe opening fire like on running insects, you hear the distant screams of the masses. Replace the tripod with something else and feel like that probably happened in real war, haunting!
I really enjoyed this film when it came out. I found the sound that alien's vehicles/ships to be one of most terrifying features. Like some kind of guttural horn of impending doom. And, I agree with Minty of people just being evaporated into literal dust was wayyyy more scary than any blood, guts and gore. That scene where Tom is absolutely covered in the human dust particles was horrifying. Yeahhh, Tom did seem pretty inhinged during this time period. The couch jumping incident and some really aggressive and bizarre interviews were floating around. I absolutely think his peculiar behavior hurt the film. As always, Minty! Great video!! ❤ 👽🪼🛸💨😳🙀🛋🤸♂️
I like your longer videos! As far as War of the Worlds, I do think the couch jumping led to a low point in Cruise’s popularity. And a lot of people just shrug this film off as yet another reboot. If it had came out 10 years earlier, I think it would be better remembered.
This film came out June 23th,2005,what a memorial day for myself,I was actually in Iraq with the Texas Guard at Camp TQ doing missions with an infantry unit.We arrived in Iraq in late 2004,tho. I remember watching this movie on dvd,it was released on dvd in November and I remember most of the guys in the unit buying it from the local shoppette ( a military store on TQ that sells things like a Wallmart ) LOL. A very good movie.loved it. Big fan of both Cruise and Spielberg. GREAT job on the video as usual Minty. God bless.
I read the book and still liked the movie. Decision to move the plot in the modern world instead of ending of 19 century didn't hurt, the only scene from the book I missed was a dreadnought attack on one of the tripods, wish they made a scene with an Arleigh Burke destroyer attempting to destroy a tripod in the movie. Decision to scrap the cylinders from Mars and make aliens come out from underground was perfect for a horror-type movie. Besides, after movies like Independance Day (which is still good and I rewatch it sometimes) seeing something as dark as War of the Worlds was really refreshing, new, scary in a fun way. The fact it was done in such a rush make it even more astonishing. WotW is one of my fav movies. And I also like Spielberg and Cruise, they're always try their best to deliver a cool movie. :) (Sorry for my bad English)
Hey Minty, Your videos are always fun and entertaining to me, even when you are talking about some things I already know. Your enthusiasm and love for all of these movies, whether they are awesome, goofy, horrible, tragic, historic or otherwise, always brings a smile or outright laughs to my face! I never abandon your videos. GOD Bless Minty and all of my fellow Minty Fans!
The 12 minute drop off is my fault. I watch Minty videos during my nightly routine. It gets my mind off the day. I finish my routine in about 10-12 minutes and end the video and resume where I left off the next night. Sorry, Mint!
17:38 “A person is smart. People are dumb panicky dangerous animals and you know it.” Agent K Men In Black As a First Responder and Veteran, truer words were never spoken.
People switch off at 12 minutes! That is heresy! When one starts a Minty, one finishes the Minty video! You are a national treasure, dude. Been watching your videos for 4 or 5 years now.
Process as follows
1 minty drops a video
2 get excited
3 open video
4 like video
5 watch Entire thing
6 learn something
7 rest until the next one
Philistines, a pox upon ye who depart thee on the mark of 12 mikes!
I agree.
I usually put on a minty video when I'm eating. Turn it off when I'm finished and usually see the rest later.
I have adhd I watch videos in parts
Fun Fact: HG Wells The War of the Worlds and Bram Stokers Dracula were both first published in 1897 and only weeks apart from each other.
What a year for readers.
Ok.
Fun Fact: You don't need to write 'Fun Fact', you can just state the fact and it will be just as fine.
@@blacksunshine7485 Funner Fact: This fact is funner and more factual than your fun fact.
@carm3d FUN F£%!# FACT: Every video on CZcams has either the 'Fun Fact' comment, the 'FIRST' comment or the 'Who's watching this in the year XXX'. There's a fun f'ing fact! I need less Internet..
I saw this at the theatre and I still enjoy it to this day. I watch it on DVD probably 3-4 times a year. It never gets old. One of my favorites.
Minty, the machines were buried but the aliens arrived in the bolts of lightning
I still prefer the original.....because of the shock it presented at the time and classic production/acting.
Yeah he dropped the ball on that one.
Maybe this is the aliens' version of the Transporter beam from Star Trek... 🤔
@@jimc6687 The "original" was actually a broadcast over the radio.
Correction - My mistake. There is a previous version to the Radio. The radio version was apparently a read from the original novel.
Ya I caught that to but maybe he just misunderstood in the movie so therefore he’s going to misunderstand when speaking on it
Here is another trivia:
Evrything in the movie being rushed meant VFX artists had to work around the clock for months in order to deliver the shots in the short deadline. It was done basically as a favor but after that many productions asked to have the "War of the World" treatment and the work conditions in VFX started deteriorating with shorter delays and still asking for higher quality. So many brun outs were caused by the special treatment this movie received.
It’s still better than Cats, the movie, at almost 20 years old.
@@TheViolalove I don't think your answer is related at all to my post. Though I agree that the VFX are better than Cats. However, I have no idea of the details behind the Cats production. A little clue to what the problem may be: sometimes the same team that win the Oscars also get blamed for bad VFX on another movie. Maybe unrealistic deadlines, production not taking look decision on time, bad shooting.... Just to let you the condictions VFX artists work under: a supervidor once said back around 2007 "If I don't cause a VFX shop to close during a production, I did not do my job." I don't judge a VFX team unless I know all the parameters artists had to work under.
I was at ILM during production on this (on a different film) and can attest to this fact. Sadly, the VFX industry was never the same afterwards.
I love the shot where the camera appears to go inside the car, from occupant to occupant and then seamlessly out again. Many friends didn’t even notice that until I pointed it out to them.
Me too!!!
My family and friends never notice those types things but I was jumping up and down in my movie theater seat just admiring the one shots and camera work
One of my favorites!! Such a great shot
I remember watching this movie in the theater and the sound of the tripods siren was so strong and deep that gave me goosebumps.
All I can remember is Dakota Fanning's shrill and what seemed like CONSTANT screaming. Ruined the whole movie for me. Understand I don't blame her she's an actor and was a kid that is what she was asked to do and she committed. but it did ruin the movie for me.
Oh yes... that "foghorn" sound of the tripods was LOUD in the theater. Very effective!
@@CheshirePhrog Ah, so maybe a minute's worth of screaming in ONE scene ruined the entire two hour movie? Get real.
@@stevenlornie1261 It was in more than one scene and it was very annoying but the rest of the film carried that bit away.
How the people are disintegrated into dust is definitely better than showing gore and scarier, I think the wailing sound made by the alien machines adds an extra chill to that effect also. And the unnerving way the people act in fear of their lives trying to drag Ray and his kids from the car really shows human nature in its true form. As a fan of the original which I first saw back in the mid 60s which is the better film? The 2005 version is the most realistic of the two but both are equally entertaining. Great video Minty, keep em coming.
Fun Fact:
In the 2005 remake of *"War of The*
*Worlds",* Steven Spielberg actually
reunited with one of his actors
from the 1975 summer blockbuster:
*"JAWS".* That actor was Jonathan
Filley, who played Tom Cassidy, the
drunk boyfriend of Chrissie Watkins
aka the First Shark Victim.
Jonathan, however, never worked as
an actor in another film since *"JAWS",*
and he worked in *"WOTW '05"* as the Unit Production Manager (New York).
Other credits for him include
working as a Location Manager in films such as *"Tootsie"* (1982) and *"Regarding Henry"* (1991) just to name a few, and he also worked in many
other films as a producer, co-producer, and executive producer.
I was listening to this driving to work this morning and was thinking just how comforting your channel always is for me. Going through tons of stress right now, hardships. But this channel always feels like home for some reason. I’ve been watching for a few years now and it’s always done the same for me. Thought I’d take the time to say that and thank you for unknowingly keeping me up. Good day Sir. 🙏
Your comment struck me because I feel exactly the same way. I can't put my finger on it. There's just something about Minty's honesty and charm that make him feel so relatable and in my depression, I visit this channel a lot just for the comfort I feel watching his breakdowns. So... yeah. Thank you, Minty.
I thought the machines were buried and the Aliens got transported to them via the lightning, rather than awakened. Will need to watch again soon, enjoyed this film at the time.
The pilots indeed ride the lightning into the underground machines
Yes you are right
yeah that's exactly what happened.
I thought I was tripping. 😂
You're right
I saw this at the drive in, which added to the creepy feel and made us feel like we were part of the movie. The whole time we were expecting the tripods to walk through the trees. At the end people clapped and then Batman Begins played afterward, which made this a great overall experience.
I've only got to go to a drive-in a few times, the first ones being with family.
...but the last time was a date. We put a futon mattress in the back of my truck & parked backwards lol It actually worked really well!
I, for one Minty, watch all your videos from start to finish
I love this version. I rewatch it every couple of years.
Minty's "Let's check it out!" has become a popular phrase in work 😂
12 minutes..I watch you all the way till the end..bless you minty
It's not a Tom Cruise movie without that Tom Cruise running scene 😁
Cue the Benny Hill music!
"You can't catch me gay thoughts!"
Half of Dead Reckoning was Tom Cruise running. 🤦♂
"Everybody Runs." - Minority Report
The original 1950's is the classic World of the Wars for me.
Jeff Wayne's War of the Worlds musical LP is the best version to date but the 1950s is a brilliant film.
@@Thurgosh_OGactually the best version is the book, though the Jeff Wayne version is epic too
You have good taste.
@@Thurgosh_OGOnly if otnes English I'm afraid. Ironic maybe, given that H. G. Wells was English, but I've never been able to make it through the entire Jeff Wayne musical.
@@Nykona-Sharrowkyn I tried reading the book but it was only available in the original version(British speech of the time) and was difficult to follow. I never got around to an American translation
Love this film. Especially as a parent always protecting his kid. Never knew the grandparents were the original movie actors. Cool!
That was really cool & a sweet homage!
I love that the plane crash site was used on the UH tour. Thats kinda what you hope to see on the tour, actually used sets and not just premade pieces (not that I’m complaining)
Yeah, you get to walk right up to it!
It's an impressive mess.
First film I ever saw multiple times in theaters. The sound design and the visuals were just so engulfing
I guess you weren't paying attention to what happened in the movie. The Aliens really came from outer space carried by "lightning" only their machines, the Tripods were buried under the ground.
This movie is amazing and this video does well to highlight why it is special.
I'm from the New Jersey town that was one of the locations for War Of The Worlds, Bayonne.
Ray's house was the house of a former co-worker's grandfather.
I didn't get to be an extra but I heard that Cruise and Spielberg were nice to my fellow Bayonne citizens.
That's only in this film, in the book it is set in England
@Nykona ok? While we've read the book, not everyone has. Also, they were sharing a personal story about the film, not the book.
For the record, the 1953 version showed people at their worst too. They destroyed scientific instruments that would study the aliens and stole the trucks carrying them to escape the advancing Martians.
Sorry-I didn't mean to steal your comment-I already made mine when I saw yours
Very true.
The way the tripods are first introduced is terrifying and brilliant, how it should be done....... Will enjoy this minty ❤❤
They weren't activated by the lightning, the aliens were transported to them via the "lightning" kind of like a violent form of the star trek transporter.
And we at last saw the 3 legs in a movie.
Ive always found it funny that people take issue with the ending even though it has ALWAYS been the ending.
Honestly the biggest issue i have with this film is their car surviving the plane crash without the smallest scratch...
I saw the crashed Boeing 747 that was used in this movie at Universal Studios Hollywood 2 years ago.
That comes to haunt Boeing for real now, with all the plane malfunctions seen today. That is the results when companies go woke; hiring less skilled people (guys) that is non white (many good engieneers within aviations are white guys) and more diverse than having competence, go woke go broke and...smoke! Very bad the last part than just broke!
I got to walk around it in 2008.
Let me do you one better. I snuck inside, got lost, died of dehydration, and was resurrected by Minty. Thanks, Minty!
MINTY! Rewatch the film. The machines are hidden underground. The Drivers ride the lightning to pilot them. The pilots are not buried with the machines.
who cares
You @@nebulous6660
I thought the aliens were in suspended animation, and the lightning bolts gave the machines an Eveready jump charge. If, as others pointed out, the alien crews arrived in spaceships, why didn't they just land their warships after they arrived, dispatch the tripods, and start the war? Either way, it makes sense to me, but what do I know, as I'm not a screenwriter?
@@nebulous6660anybody but you. Go leave comments somewhere else
@@ryurc3033 go back to your trailer
underrated film. Such a realistic representation of human condition during traumatic social events. tom cruise for sure overshadowed it with his weird behaviour in real life but he is really good in the film.....maybe it was the aliens communicating to him?
The plane crash set at Universal Studios Hollywood is my favorite part of the Tram tour. I've seen the crash set over 10x and it still amazes me. The movie is pretty good too.
I don't believe the aliens from Close Encounters are entirely friendly. The formerly missing large sea vessel being found in the middle of a landlocked desert is extremely intimidating, to say the least.
I respectfully disagree. Sure, an alien's capabilities might be intimidating, but that doesn't necessarily translate over to intent.
Superman is one of the most powerful heroes known, but there's not a single person I know that would be scared of his intentions. He humbly came forward, stopping pretty much at the point of dropping to his knees and said "How can I help?", when he could have easily conquered the world.
That’s a valid point.
This was one of, if not THE most intense movie I have ever seen. At least that was my reaction upon leaving the movie theater after seeing it for the first time.
Probably because it was like you described: disturbing, creepy, somber and tragic! Even watching your vid about the movie gave me shivers at times.
The darkest moment for me was when Cruise murders the guy in the basement while Dakota sings the lullaby. That really makes you think about how far you’d go for your child.
Love this film so much.
yes. rewatchable
Your excitement at the end of the video was overwhelming. All kidding aside, I forgot how good this movie was. Great breakdown!
Minty, you ARE the MAN!!!
That seeing where the public try pull out Tom Cruise and his kids was very nerve-wracking and hearing the sound of the van stopping after each gunshot was creepy.
i have rewatched this movie countless times, especially the first appearance. And John Williams created such threatening score, perfect for the movie.
I just did a nice rip and encode of the DVD of War of the Worlds on Feb 4
title : WAR_OF_THE_WORLDS
encoder : HandBrake 20230713192426-7ad4fa698-master 2023071301
Duration: 01:56:33.44, start: 0.000000, bitrate: 1665 kb/s
These videos are awesome...thank you for all of them. Would love to see your take on 1980s "The Final Countdown" with Kirk Douglas and Martin Sheen!
I watch the whole video. 2005 war of the worlds is how a remake should be done.
I still believe that The Live Version of Jeff Wayne's Musical Version Of The War Of The Worlds is the best film.
I’ve loved Jeff Wayne’s Musical Version of The War of the Worlds since I was a kid in the 1970s. I never knew he toured Australia with the live version and only came across it on iTunes. Jason Donovan is outstanding as the Parson Nathaniel!
I hope to see a movie based on Jeff Wayne’s aesthetic and true to the time and location before I die. I think Peter Jackson could do it justice.
@@coasterblocks3420 there's a dvd release from the first shows. I'm not selling you my copy, though...
@@1972LittleC I bought the live production on iTunes. Plus I have the original album on vinyl. The Jeff Wayne tripod design is simply outstanding.
@@coasterblocks3420 if you only got the audio, you're missing out.
Love this review Minty! One thing though about them being buried. The aliens came to the machines that were buried. They came on the lightning which was alien tech. The machines were buried. The aliens were not. You taught me a lot I did not know, especially about the friendship between Spielberg and Cruise being the reason for the movie!
Went on an extended tour of Universal's back lot... You get to go through the prop warehouse, costumes, walk around some of sets & stuff. & of course the plane! It's still a mess lol
This movie will always be a great example of its genre, very thrilling.
I saw this in theatres when I was 9 and the theatre had a warning on the poster that said " War of the Worlds is PG-13 and is not suitable for younger audiences. It contains disturbing images and scary scenes" or something like that but my dad ignored it and we went to go see it. As soon as the river with the dead bodies came on screen I was scared of this movie. But I loved it and even got it for Christmas that year
Well, someone jumped on the couch in front of everybody and proves their love to me. I’d be happy. Lol that was a good movie. I really enjoyed it.
I never switch your videos off after 12 minutes. I'm hooked every time! You're awesome, Minty!
Never stop at 12 minutes, always watch to the end. Keep posting great content brother!
#6 is incorrect. The ships were buried underground and the lightning bolts transferred the aliens into them. The news reporter shows a clip to Tom Cruise during the plane crash scene.
Channing Tatum in this movie is not a “cameo” as he wasn’t famous at that time. He was just an actor early in his career playing an extra. He would have to already be famous for that little thing to be considered a cameo.
Oh God help us all, Mother Superior.
The beginning of the movie was filmed in Bayonne NJ, where I'm from, my older brother was actually an extra skateboarding by Tom Cruise
like, uh... the King of Bayonne
Despite not being a TC fan, i've always liked this. Great review
This film is awesome and I Went to universal studios Hollywood and I stood by the actual plane that Tom Cruise stood by the movie
Tom was spectacular in this.
The aliens weren't here underground, only their tech. They rode the lightning down to their tripods.
Exactly!
Thanks for another very interesting and engaging video, Minty. I really had a problem with the Martian war machines being previously buried underground. Additionally, the electrical bolts were apparently meant to be the Martians themselves being transferred down to their vehicles. This raises so many questions that it undermines the intentional grittier, lower key approach of the rest of the movie.
Love the channel, I don't know about people switching off at 12 minutes but I love the longer videos. Can't believe you haven't did one of Lightning Jack with Paul Hogan yet.
Spiderman 2 came out in 2004, WotW came out in 2005. They did not compete at the box office.
He didnt say it did. He said it was the second highest opening on "an" independence day weekend behind Spider Man 2. Not the same year.
Pointing out the 12 minute issue is smart, it will make people mindful but I have to wonder what is causing it? Are you perhaps not increasing the tension between each item enough? Are 10 facts just too many and people get bored after 7? Perhaps you should try a format change and split the videos in 2, 6 things you didn't know... 6 more things you didn't know.
@Arcane_Cypher That is a good point. I do that too since usually those are not great facts. Perhaps the issue is Minty is too verbose for the TrickTok generation
My only constructive criticism would be Minty's mic levels. Other than that I enjoy watching the videos and learning some unknown facts about classic movies 😊🙏
I wonder if the 12 min mark is an average?
The Martians weren’t buried, the machines were. The Martians came in on those bolts of lightning in capsules. This was even said in the movie by the reporter character who caught it on tape. She showed Ray this in slow motion.
I live 10 minutes away from the sight where they shot the first appearance of the aliens on Ferry Street, Newark, New Jersey. I used to go there every week to eat at good restaurants they had around the area, this particular day we get there and the whole block is closed, we asked around what’s happening, they told us Tom Cruise was shooting a movie there, we decided to stick around a bit since so many people were, after 20 minutes, we see Tom Cruise running around, after that we left and looked forward to go see the movie in theater. Loved it, and to this day every time I go to Newark and pass that church I remember that day. Another fun fact is that, my high school friend’s neighbor had a dental office right in at a location they needed to close for the movie, he was offered money to close his business during shooting, he declined and asked to have a silent part at any point in the movie, his request was granted and he is one of the extra with a two second clear shot side by side with Tom Cruise.
Love the channel mate!
I, for one, always watch your videos to the end.
I loved Spielberg's version of War of the Worlds. The personal story about fatherhood did indeed add that personal, character-driven aspect of the film and it made a huge difference for the better. There were some VFX shots that were genuinely frightening because so many of them were shot/created from the 1st-person POV. It's hard for a film to really get in my gut like this one did, I've seen too many of them (and loved them all), plus having worked in the world of filmmaking, VFX and CGI for many years now, I know how the tricks are done and can spot them immediately.
A movie about growth as a father. I never noticed that, but your right. Thanks for the reviews Minty.
12 min? I ALWAYS watch the whole video cause Minty has so much awesome packed into one episode, I don't want to miss a minute of it!
I've never switched off from you Minty. Always top notch, plenty of great content, and things I didn't know. Enjoyed every video. Thanks Minty!!!
Nice presentation, and Minty, I ALWAYS watch your videos all the way through, and always want more. :) Be well, and keep doing what you do. Yours, SammyC
Minty Comedic Arts, This is fantastic! I subscribed because I love it!
You're going all Vin Diesel! I was cracking up when you said this!
Hahahahahaha
I NEVER SWITCH OFF! I ALWAYS WATCH YOUR VIDEOS FROM BEGINING TO END!!❤❤❤❤
Impossible to switch off. Awesome and etertaining videos! 😊
I did not know a lot of people quit watching your videos halfway through?? They're so good I've never not watched one all the way through😂😂
Love your Tom Cruse Risky Business coat 😊
Yes, Minty, this movie is very much about family, most specifically about the important role of the father.
The Gene Barry version was about individual nations, focusing on the U.S.
This 1950s version also focused on religion and the importance of faith.
It's interesting that these three subjects - fathers, faith, and country have been pretty much erased from modern entertainment in a mear 20 years.
Sad....
I agree
You know that "modern entertainment" is more than just Hollywood and Netflix?
Love your videos, always watch until the very end
I was 14, when this movie came out, and I loved every second of it. My then-school's principal arranged for it to be screened at an event called "a lock-in", basically a pajama party on steroids. While I had a great time, it really freaked out one of my friends. She had an anxiety disorder, and the special effects gave her a huge panic-attack. She left the movie early. (5/4/2024)
I *Really* enjoy all your videos! 12 minutes!?! What’s wrong with these people? You always deliver an excellent synopsis of every movie. Thank you. ✔️👍
I appreciate your work, Minty. Thank you. 🙏🏼❤️
It was nominated for six Saturn Awards, and won Best Performance by a Younger Actor (Dakota Fanning). It won a Golden Reel Award for Sound Effects & Foley, a World Soundtrack Award for Best Original Soundtrack, three VES Awards for its visual effects, and was nominated for three Empire Awards, two Satellite Awards, and an MTV Award.
There's one scene in this WOTW 2005 that I found chilling at the time and always sticks in my mind, its when they are looking down on the massive group of people over the hill, tripods in toe opening fire like on running insects, you hear the distant screams of the masses. Replace the tripod with something else and feel like that probably happened in real war, haunting!
I really enjoyed this film when it came out. I found the sound that alien's vehicles/ships to be one of most terrifying features. Like some kind of guttural horn of impending doom. And, I agree with Minty of people just being evaporated into literal dust was wayyyy more scary than any blood, guts and gore. That scene where Tom is absolutely covered in the human dust particles was horrifying.
Yeahhh, Tom did seem pretty inhinged during this time period. The couch jumping incident and some really aggressive and bizarre interviews were floating around. I absolutely think his peculiar behavior hurt the film.
As always, Minty! Great video!! ❤
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I like your longer videos! As far as War of the Worlds, I do think the couch jumping led to a low point in Cruise’s popularity. And a lot of people just shrug this film off as yet another reboot. If it had came out 10 years earlier, I think it would be better remembered.
This film came out June 23th,2005,what a memorial day for myself,I was actually in Iraq with the Texas Guard at Camp TQ doing missions with an infantry unit.We arrived in Iraq in late 2004,tho. I remember watching this movie on dvd,it was released on dvd in November and I remember most of the guys in the unit buying it from the local shoppette ( a military store on TQ that sells things like a Wallmart ) LOL. A very good movie.loved it. Big fan of both Cruise and Spielberg. GREAT job on the video as usual Minty. God bless.
I read the book and still liked the movie. Decision to move the plot in the modern world instead of ending of 19 century didn't hurt, the only scene from the book I missed was a dreadnought attack on one of the tripods, wish they made a scene with an Arleigh Burke destroyer attempting to destroy a tripod in the movie. Decision to scrap the cylinders from Mars and make aliens come out from underground was perfect for a horror-type movie. Besides, after movies like Independance Day (which is still good and I rewatch it sometimes) seeing something as dark as War of the Worlds was really refreshing, new, scary in a fun way. The fact it was done in such a rush make it even more astonishing. WotW is one of my fav movies. And I also like Spielberg and Cruise, they're always try their best to deliver a cool movie. :)
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Good Morning Minty, cool video as always, you take care and have a great weekend sir
Always great videos! Thank you! 😍
Hey Minty, Your videos are always fun and entertaining to me, even when you are talking about some things I already know. Your enthusiasm and love for all of these movies, whether they are awesome, goofy, horrible, tragic, historic or otherwise, always brings a smile or outright laughs to my face! I never abandon your videos. GOD Bless Minty and all of my fellow Minty Fans!
Really enjoy the content on your channel keep up the brilliant job 🎥👍👍👍
Love your videos Mitty. Keep up the good work man. War of the Worlds will always be a classic forever.
I always watch the whole video because I really like your videos and have been watching your channel for a long time. I really liked the movie.
The 12 minute drop off is my fault. I watch Minty videos during my nightly routine. It gets my mind off the day. I finish my routine in about 10-12 minutes and end the video and resume where I left off the next night. Sorry, Mint!
I always love to watch your videos from start to finish. I find them very informative and entertaining!
Thanks for video Minty 👍I always watch the whole video! I never leave at 12 minutes!! Love the SPAM in the background 👍
I always finish your videos!! Who would dare shut off before the end? Top three are always the best. Please keep up the amazing work.
Such a great film. I’ve watched it dozens of times… but I always mute it every time Dakota Fanning screams. 😂
Thanks for this one Minty!!! Not being a huge Tom Cruise fan, I really loved this movie!! Rewatching many times!! Keep up your great work!!!! ❤❤❤
I NEVER turn off your videos until they are over!!!
Never turned a Minty video off early. We love ya bud, keep it going.
I don’t even like Tom cruise but I’ll like this….for you, minty! Keep up the good work!
17:38 “A person is smart. People are dumb panicky dangerous animals and you know it.” Agent K Men In Black
As a First Responder and Veteran, truer words were never spoken.
H G Wells wrote The War of The Worlds in 1895-97, I dare say giant space cannons seemed pretty cutting edge at the time.
If i remember correctly, when they aired it on the radio, people really thought we were being invaded