New adaptation

I agree it turned out to be a disappointment overall - some good special effects and a couple of good acting performances but basically so far removed from the original story as to be meaningless. 

It’s on our catch up list. The book is excellent, something worth re reading. Anyone else recall the Jeff Wayne Musical version that was released decades ago? We actually have the vinyl album. Has the marvellous Richard Burton as the narrator. Well worth a listen.

Excellent album, definitely much better than the latest TV adaptation.

Fantastic on headphones too 

“Has the marvellous Richard Burton as the narrator.”

I seem to recall Jeff Wayne did a couple (?) of live shows, performing WotW’s. There was a large screen behind showing Richard Burton speaking the narrative, as he did on the album. Obviously, it was done digitally, but ‘‘twas very good. A show I would have liked to have seen, if I’d known at the time.

We lifted our vinyl copy of War of the Worlds out but couldn't listen as player is in a 'safe' place 🤔. Even as I type I can 'hear' Burton's voice and words and the dramatic music. Certainly worth a listen. Not read the book since I was a teenager, a decade or 2 ago 😂😂. Vague recollection of a film, American probably, several years ago which didnt match my recollection of my own mental images! That happens so often, I avoid films of books - I am enjoying the adaption of Philip Pullman's dark materials trilogy so far, but the author was heavily involved in the adaption. Sorry wandered off topic.

Can't say that I was impressed with the 3 part series, it seemed to be at least 1 part to long. The ending was a bit flat to. Haven't read the book but the tv production didn't do it for me.

 youtube.com/watch?v=6fnPn9Xr7fI

Not sure, but I think the live show is still going. With different artists/actors. 

RB has/ had a voice like liquid gold, superb at readings and radio adaptations. Such a charismatic actor as well. Made some good films, and the odd bit of dross, but always worth watching😁