And yet, at the center of the film is one of the most recognizable young actresses in the industry, Scarlett Johansson, in one of her best, most sophisticated turns yet as an alien in a woman's body preying on hapless human males. (waytooindie.com)
Save hapless humans from an alien invasion. (double11.com)
From here on out, War of the Worlds is one lengthy but always gripping chase film as the massive alien tripods stalk hapless humans over hill and dale, blasting them into ash with vicious, serpentine ease while the military runs afoul of their seemingly invincible shields. (austinchronicle.com)