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War of the Worlds 2: The Next Wave

2008 · 90 min

A cheap, gloomy alien-invasion sequel that lumbers through chaos and rubble with earnest seriousness and little polish.

Directed by
C. Thomas Howell
Genres
Action, Science fiction, Adventure
Tagline
Another Alien Invasion!
Overview
Two years after the Martian invasion, George Herbert's worst fears are realized: The Aliens have returned. As a second wave of Martian walkers lay waste to what's left of Earth, an alliance of military forces prepares a daring attack on the Red Planet itself. Once again, the future of mankind hangs in the balance.

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Directed by
C. Thomas Howell
Genres
Action, Science fiction, Adventure
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Tone
  • darkstrength 2 of 3
  • bleakstrength 2 of 3
  • tensestrength 1 of 3
  • earneststrength 1 of 3
Pacing
measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention
easy-watch, 2 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes
  • survival
  • war
  • isolation
  • family
  • fate
Places
  • big city
  • countryside
  • space
Era
near-future
Audience
teen
Form
  • serialised
Content intensity
  • Gore mild
  • Language mild
  • Violence strong
  • Sex none
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Scales, 0 to 10
ScaleValue0 to 10
Action6
Horror4
Humour2
Realism3
Romance1
Tension5
Darkness6
Complexity3
Emotional weight4

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