War of the Worlds (SE/DVD)
One cannot help but think of terrorist attacks while watching Stephen Spielberg`s update of the classic sci-fi fantasy THE WAR OF THE WORLDS. While the H.G. Wells story dates back to 1898, and has inspired previous adaptations, this particular version feeds off its 21st century audience`s fear of a terrorist-induced apocalypse. Even if the sight of tall buildings crumbling to the ground and crowds running fearfully away from their demise doesn`t trigger post-9/11 paranoia, dialogue such as
Is it the terrorists?
will.Disgruntled, divorced father Ray Ferrier (Tom Cruise) is struggling to connect with his estranged kids, who have been dropped off by their mother for the weekend, when a severe and unusual lightning storm leaves his New Jersey neighborhood powerless. Over the course of the next few hours, it becomes obvious that this was not a storm at all, but rather the first sign of a worldwide alien attack. Emerging from the ground in multi-legged tripod-like machines that have apparently been stored beneath the earth`s surface since before man`s time, these aliens begin the process of waging a long-planned war on our planet. While WAR OF THE WORLDS follows Ray`s growing closeness with his two children (Dakota Fanning and Justin Chatwin) in the face of imminent disaster, and his transformation from lousy father to hero, their story is used mostly as a vehicle for illustrating an unending series of horrific scenarios. The human element of the story is also briefly explored with Tim Robbins`s portrayal of a crazed, alien-fighting recluse. Sticking closely to Wells`s original descriptions of alien warfare, the film focuses mainly on visuals and succeeds through impressive special effects to create two hours of thrilling, frightening, realistic terror.
Unique design and high performance combine to make the Carrera Symmetry watch an intriguing addition to any gentleman's repertoire.
Features include:
Brushed stainless steel case
Luminescent silvertone hands with sweeping red second hand
Black Arabic numerals
Date display at 3 o'clock
White dial
Quartz movement
Water resistant to 200 meters
Black leather strap with white stitching
Folding buckle clasp
All measurements are approximate and may vary slightly from the listed dimensions.
Men's watch bands can be sized to fit 7.5-inch to 8.5-inch wrists.
Ronald Reagan narrates this chronicle of the challenging exploits of General Joseph Vinegar Joe Stillwell who fought against the Japanese in Burma.DVD Features:All RegionsKeep CaseFull Frame - 1.33Audio: Dolby Digital Mono - EnglishInteractive Features: Interactive Menus Scene Access
Enhance your jewelry collection with the shimmering hues of this freshwater black pearl bracelet.
This double-row is made up of black freshwater Grade AA pearls (5-6 mm). The pearls are hand-knotted on the wires for extra security. A pressure clasp made of 14-karat white gold closes the 7-inch bracelet.
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All carat weights and measurements are approximate and may vary slightly from the listed information. Treatment code D. See
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