War of the Worlds

Post by **Ben** » July 7th, 2005, 10:38 am

James may not think so, but even he has to agree that The Lost World was a poor, poor film, even in relation to WOTW!

BTW, that opening scene for LW? In a round about way, I wrote that.

Post by **ShyViolet** » July 7th, 2005, 11:11 am

BTW, that opening scene for LW? In a round about way, I wrote that.

No way! How'd that happen??

Post by **Ben** » July 7th, 2005, 12:52 pm

Long stoooooory...

Back in the day, I once knew someone who knew someone who knew someone and my spec script for a sequel called "Return To Jurassic Park" ended up at Amblin. It opened with that scene, which was changed enough in the final film so that it wasn't a direct lift (my one had baby raptors instead of compys). There were a few other throw-away ideas from my story that I noticed as well, but nothing I could mount a suit over. I eventually received a Jurassic Park baseball-style crew jacket, which I've ended up hardly wearing.

I naturally found The Lost World not half as good as it could have been!

Post by **Macaluso** » July 11th, 2005, 4:08 pm

So anyway.

I saw WotW today.

omg awesome.

Damned intense, although the ending... meh not that great.
But the rest of the movie was awesome.
Did anyone else REALLY want the son to die? Tom Cruise wasn't annoying to me in this movie, but damnit, the character's son was really annoying. I was disapointed when he didn't die

Oh yeah, and Dakota Fanning was awesome.

Post by **ShyViolet** » July 11th, 2005, 4:32 pm

Agree agree agree!!

Loved this movie. Loved it! Loved it some more! Sooooo scary, those ships that came out of the ground! Tom was excellent, even better than Minority Report IMO. Yeah Dakota was great, Spielberg's definetely good with kids.

Totally agree about his son. Soooooo annoying, and I actually think the movie would have had a lot more impact and pathos if he'd been killed, but oh well...

But oh well. Still a great experience. Rock on, Mr. Spielberg!

Back in the day, I once knew someone who knew someone who knew someone and my spec script for a sequel called "Return To Jurassic Park" ended up at Amblin. It opened with that scene, which was changed enough in the final film so that it wasn't a direct lift (my one had baby raptors instead of compys). There were a few other throw-away ideas from my story that I noticed as well, but nothing I could mount a suit over. I eventually received a Jurassic Park baseball-style crew jacket, which I've ended up hardly wearing.

Really cool! That scene with the little girl and the compys was kind of like something in the first Jurassic Park book, is that where you got the idea? I think opening the Lost World with that scene was a great device!

Post by **Macaluso** » July 11th, 2005, 4:40 pm

Post by **Ben** » July 12th, 2005, 7:26 am

Yeah, the baby raptors/compy opening for JP2 was "lifted" from the book, but changed for the opening of the new story. It pretty much plays out in the film the way I structured it, though not the same characters and dialogue.

As for those who moan about what some are calling the "abrupt ending" of WOTW, I suggest you refer back to the radio treatment, the first movie and indeed Wells original novel, of course!

They all end like this, since what else is there to say after that?

Post by **Macaluso** » July 12th, 2005, 9:19 am

Ben wrote:
BUT, I really did feel as if I had come out the other side with these characters, and simply having the son show up didn't spoil the overall effect or plausibility.[/hide]

Post by **ShyViolet** » July 12th, 2005, 2:20 pm

Me too!

Post by **ShyViolet** » July 12th, 2005, 2:22 pm

Post by **Meg** » July 27th, 2005, 12:39 pm

Hey, has anyone here seen the new WotW set at Universal Studios Hollywood? It - is - AMAZING!

Post by **ShyViolet** » July 27th, 2005, 1:25 pm

It's kind of funny about this issue, Jurassic Park (where the book's ending was much different and more drawn out) was also accused of having an "abrupt" ending, but I have absolutely no problem with it. That's like, a perfect movie. All you really wanted to know by the end was ARE THEY GOING TO MAKE IT?? That's kind of like WOTW, too. Having a "resolution" would have deflated a lot of the suspense and action you just experienced. (Kind of like the ending of the Lost World, but that film's ending was so bad that it almost completely negates the few thrills and chills you did experience)

Hey, has anyone here seen the new WotW set at Universal Studios Hollywood? It - is - AMAZING!

I was there six years ago, I'd love to go back.

Also I think Universal Studios should have a DW section, with DW-themed rides. They already have Shrek at Florida, don't they? How about a ride that takes you through a giant underground "Anthill" like in Antz? Or a "Sinbad on the high seas" kind of ride with animatronic monsters? Or a "Spirit" ride where you feel like you're galloping with Spirit through the desert? Just a thought.

Post by **Meg** » July 27th, 2005, 1:46 pm

ShyViolet wrote: Also I think Universal Studios should have a DW section, with DW-themed rides. They already have Shrek at Florida, don't they? How about a ride that takes you through a giant underground "Anthill" like in Antz? Or a "Sinbad on the high seas" kind of ride with animatronic monsters? Or a "Spirit" ride where you feel like you're galloping with Spirit through the desert? Just a thought.

They had a Shrek 4-D ride, but it was pretty lame. I was glad I didn't have to wait long for that one.

The best show, though, was Water World. I mean, WOW!

Post by **Ben** » July 27th, 2005, 1:50 pm

I still think Back To The Future is the most fun you can have in a simulator!

Post by **Macaluso** » July 27th, 2005, 1:54 pm

Shrek ride wasn't amazing, but it wasn't bad by any means.