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Disastrous 'War of the Worlds' Earns 0% Rating

9/20/2025

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The sci-fi film "War of the Worlds," released on Prime Video in July 2025, received a 0% rating on Rotten Tomatoes and a 1.2/5 on AlloCiné.
Directed by Rich Lee, it starred Ice Cube, Eva Longoria, and Michael O’Neill, but faced production challenges during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Filming lasted only 15 days, with actors working separately and the director absent, resulting in disjointed performances.
Critics panned the film for weak writing, poor visual effects, and excessive product placement.
Despite its shortcomings, it briefly gained popularity on Prime Video as a curiosity.

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Story summary

The sci-fi film "War of the Worlds," released on Prime Video in July 2025, received a 0% rating on Rotten Tomatoes and a 1.2/5 on AlloCiné.
Directed by Rich Lee, it starred Ice Cube, Eva Longoria, and Michael O’Neill, but faced production challenges during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Filming lasted only 15 days, with actors working separately and the director absent, resulting in disjointed performances.
Critics panned the film for weak writing, poor visual effects, and excessive product placement.
Despite its shortcomings, it briefly gained popularity on Prime Video as a curiosity.