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Ice Cube's 'War of the Worlds' Slams to 4% Rating

9/17/2025

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Ice Cube's "War of the Worlds," released on Amazon Prime, faces criticism as one of 2025's worst films.
Filmed in 15 days during the COVID-19 pandemic, it lacked the director and co-stars.
The unique "screenlife" approach, using real surveillance footage, posed production challenges.
Critics cite poor storytelling, excessive product placement, and weak performances, leading to a 4% Rotten Tomatoes score.
Audience reactions align with critics, reflected in low ratings on IMDb and Letterboxd.

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Story summary

Ice Cube's "War of the Worlds," released on Amazon Prime, faces criticism as one of 2025's worst films.
Filmed in 15 days during the COVID-19 pandemic, it lacked the director and co-stars.
The unique "screenlife" approach, using real surveillance footage, posed production challenges.
Critics cite poor storytelling, excessive product placement, and weak performances, leading to a 4% Rotten Tomatoes score.
Audience reactions align with critics, reflected in low ratings on IMDb and Letterboxd.