This week on the show War of the Worlds… and we are not talking about Tom Cruise. Welcome to Season 4 Episode 10 of Warp my Tardis Podcast. KJ and Chulak got straight into tonight’s topic H.G. Wells The War of the Worlds, a Victorian era book about invaders from Mars, but also a social commentary on the expansion and domination of the British Empire.
For tonight’s episode KJ and Chulak both watched the 1953 Hollywood version of the movie, which was directed and produced by a stellar group of individuals including Executive producer Cecile B DeMille. The movie, was typical of other films of the post-war era with big casts, lots of practical effects, and big budgets.
The problem with War of the Worlds is that when you Americanize the story, it just loses something in translation. Somehow having listened to the Orson Wells radio broadcasts and comparing them against the 1953 film, there is much to be desired, but some of that KJ believes is because of the talent and believability of Orson Wells.
On review, Chulak gives the 1953 movie a 7.5 and KJ a solid 8. But by today’s expected standards, the movie drops closer to a 4.5. While the visuals are stunning, the casting and story adaptation are just lacking.
Next time on Warp My Tardis, KJ and Chulak will be reviewing the latest in the Kaiju films, Godzilla King of the Monsters. Join us in 2 weeks.
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