'War of the Worlds' Isn’t Just Bad. It’s Also Shameless Tech Propaganda

The 2005 remake of "War of the Worlds" has been criticized for its overt pro-tech agenda. The film, which features a dismally low rating, is seen by many as a thinly veiled advertisement for technology companies, particularly Amazon. The plot revolves around the government's use of surveillance technology to monitor citizens, but the story ultimately portrays Big Tech as the hero, stepping in to save the day. This narrative choice has been widely panned as a shameless attempt to portray tech giants in a positive light, rather than a genuine exploration of the complex issues surrounding government surveillance and civil liberties. The article argues that the film's emphasis on technology as the solution to the crisis feels more like a commercial for Amazon than a compelling work of science fiction. The overall impression is that the movie's primary purpose is to promote the idea of tech companies as benevolent forces, rather than to tell a compelling and thought-provoking story.