These are things that occurred to me as I watched the War of the Worlds, Tom Cruise edition, on HBO Sunday evening.
–Studly Doright would absolutely be able to maneuver through traffic to put distance between us and the Martians. Whatever it took, he’d keep me safe.
–I’d be the one to declare we were up against Martians. Studly would try to convince me it was a natural disaster.
–I’d rather have Studly by my side in an emergency than Tom Cruise. Unless snakes were involved, then I’m going to go with Cruise.
–Martians are not good people.
–I really shouldn’t watch scary movies when I’m by myself.
–Tom Cruise hasn’t aged in years. It’s creepy.
(War of the Worlds, 2005, top. Mission Impossible: Fallout, 2018, bottom)
–Maybe he’s an alien.
–Dakota Fanning’s character is annoying as hell.
–The scariest scene of all is when humans are attacking Tom Cruise’s car with him and his family inside, begging the question, “Who are the real monsters in this movie?”
–Have I mentioned what a total pain in the ass Dakota Fanning’s character is? Shrill little fart.
–Storm shelters can provide some protection from alien attack. Unfortunately I live in Florida, so a cellar is out of the question.
–“Little Deuce Coupe” is a passable lullaby when sung by Tom Cruise.
–Society breaks down quickly in the face of catastrophic events. Why does that always surprise me?
–Never trust the crazy guy who invites you to stay in his storm cellar.
–Mirrors are our friends when used to confuse Martians.
–An idiot with a gun can threaten the lives of everyone.
–Sometimes good guys have to take extreme measures to insure their children survive.
–Dakota Fanning. Can we get a muzzle?
–It’s hard to beat a good hand grenade detonated in a timely manner.
–Remember why the aliens die? We’re toxic, that’s why. Big surprise. Not.
–It’s a better movie than I’d remembered it being.
Peace, people.
Praying for Eyebrowz 
I’m irritated by the girl too. And although not a fan of Cruise in principle, he can act. At least in some of the movies.
This one wasn’t one I liked much. 🙂
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This was the second time I’d seen it. I liked it better the 2nd time around. Much scarier for some reason.
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😉
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I don’t remember if I even watched that one, but I have watched the original a few times. Then there’s Tom, who as you point out, never looks older. Although I will say watching the trailers for the new Top Gun he looks more weathered- the lines are finally more prominent, but yea-for years his face never changed. Still find his smile very attractive, his laugh- not so much. It takes me right back to the Oprah couch incident 😉
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That laugh was manic, and it does linger in one’s mind! My favorite Cruise role was in Risky Business. Probably not his best acting, but he was so danged cute.
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I’d want to watch a movie with you just to hear your commentary. I think it would be more entertaining than the movie in most cases.
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Ha! You’d likely want to kill me before it was over.
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It would be so much fun, though!
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Remember the guys who did the Science Theater 2000 show? I loved that format.
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Who’s Dakota Fanning?
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She’s an American actress who has grown up on screen. She’s turned into quite a good actress.
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Sorry, Leslie – a joke meant to be in tune with your observations about her voice 🙂
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Aha! I battled with my internet connection all day yesterday. My ability to discern humor was compromised….😉
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🙂 Damn the internet connection, though.
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I think we’re back to normal. For now, anyway.
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Good
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I quite liked that movie. I liked the idea that the aliens invaded on a weekend when he’s got his kids… And yeah I reckons Tom is an alien. These teeth defo belong to an alien.
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Little did humans know they had the perfect toxic weapon in their midst all along. Just send in POTUS Trump, SORTED.
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I totally loved your commentary on this movie, I have not seen it in years, but I still giggled….and Dakota “shrill little fart’ I almost spat my coffee over my monitor hahahahahahahaha
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Thanks! I was all by myself last night and stayed up too late, but it was fun.
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Lol….I love doing that, but it happens so rarely here. I almost never seem to be on my own
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My husband still travels for work a lot. Truth be told, I enjoy it. When he retires I’m not going to have nearly as much me time.
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My hubby travels sometimes for work, but it is frequently when my daughter is home, or i am running a class, but I do love the evenings on my own
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It’s the only time I have control of the remote.
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Lol.. me too
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