H.G. Wells' War of the Worlds Resident Scholar Profiles
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Based on the classic science fiction novel by H.G. Welles, at the end of the 19th century a large cylinder has fallen in the English countryside. A young writer (Anthony Piana) is among those who witnesses the event. But soon the cylinder opens and a group of Martians appear.
It soon becomes apparent the Martians intend to attack. The writer soons finds himself fighting for his own survival as the military fights to stop the Martians, as society collapses, and as the human race fights to win the war of the worlds.
Matthew W. Kresal, Resident Scholar
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Plot
Composition of Movie
Actual chase scenes or violence - 50% Planning/preparing, gather info, debate puzzle - 20% Feelings, relationships, character bio/development - 30%
**Fantasy or Science Fiction?**
- science fiction story
Invasion from human defender POV?
- overt invasion (very visible of monsters/aliens)
War and Invasion
Yes
Major kinds of combat:
- gun battles
Main Character
Identity:
- Male
Profession/status:
- writer
Age:
- 20's-30's
Is this an ordinary person caught up in events?
Yes
Hair color?
- white/grey
Hair type
- (man) short/medium straight
Body type
- average (man)
Unclothed?
- Chest
Events of movie makes character more...
- caring
Ethnicity/Nationality
- English/British
How sensitive is this character?
- sensitive to others' feelings
Sense of humor?
- Mostly serious with occasional humor
Intelligence
- Average intelligence
Physique
- average physique
Main Adversary
Identity:
- a fight for survival
How much of work is main antagonist actually present in:
- 90%-100%
Setting
Earth setting:
- 19th century
Takes place on Earth?
Yes
Forests?
Yes
Big cities?
Yes
Misc settings
- fort/castle
- mansion
- bar/restaurant
Kind of city
- Dirty, crime-ridden (like NY)
Small town?
Yes
Style
Accounts of torture and death?
- explicit references to deaths
Tone of movie
- depressed/sad
Sex/nudity in movie?
Yes
What kind of sex:
- kissing
- seeing breasts
Any profanity?
- Occasional swearing
Kinds of F/X
- exploding vehicles
- exploding bombs
- exotic aliens
If Soundtrack VERY NOTICEABLE...
- Classic/oldies rock
Is this movie based on a
- book
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