War of the Worlds Films

[Loredoctor]

Some years back I heard of an attempt to make a War of the Worlds movie. The premise was that the Martians win and humanity is enslaved. Then with 9/11 the film was put on hold and I despair. Now ten minutes ago I find out that Cruse and Spielberg are doing a film. At that point, warning bells start ringing. Then I despair once more; anyone who wants to Americanise the GREAT novel is being a fool, to be honest. They are missing out on the message of the book and the concept. I dont mind the 50s movie, but the ending is dreadful.
Anyway, I digress. Now there happens to be a second film reaching completion and it is faithful to the novel. I've seen some images and the Martians are accurate. The Martians in the Spielberg film are a joke, to be honest; suckers on fingers . . . Anyway, I am very very very excited about the film which is true to the novel.

[dANdeLION]

Remember the League of Extraordinary Gentlemen? The 2nd comic series was a rewrite od WOTW; I was kind of hoping they would make that version into a movie. But, a Tom Cruise/Steven Speilburg version may be very cool indeed.

[Loredoctor]

A friend gave me the Comic series with Fu Manchu and his airship. I loved it. Then I recall the last page with the Martian Cylinders entering the atmosphere. My jaw dropped. Shame I never read the series.

[Loredoctor]

But, a Tom Cruise/Steven Speilburg version may be very cool indeed.

The Pendragon version is completely faithful. Spielberg/Cruise version is modern day, so I am wary.

[dANdeLION]

I understand. BTW, which version is the Pendragon? Is that the one that got put on hold? If the Spielberg/Cruise version is totally different, maybe they'll still make the Pendragon one anyway.

[Loredoctor]

Pendragon got put on hold but they have finished it and it is due for release in March. Spielberg's version is due out a couple of months after.

[Loredoctor]

For a look at a genuined Wells Martian in the Pendragon movie:
www.eveofthewar.co.uk/

Sorry for double posting, but I am very excited; WOTW was my childhood love - the books, the movie and the album.