A virtual remake of "War of the Worlds', this huge hit was opened to great anticipation on July 3rd, 1996. With an all star cast in a multiple story setting not really seen since the disaster movies of 20 years earlier. The story is basically a world-wide invasion of hostile aliens. With scenes of mass destruction and chaos not ever captured before, using state of the art effects. Starring Will Smith, Bill Pullman, Jeff Goldblum,Margaret Colin and Judd Hirsch. The film won an Oscar for Best Visual Effects.