La guerra de los mundos
Will Radford, un destacado analista de ciberseguridad, pasa sus días rastreando posibles amenazas a la seguridad nacional a través de un programa de vigilancia masiva. Un ataque de una entidad desconocida le lleva a cuestionarse si el gobierno le está ocultando algo a él… y al resto del mundo.
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*La guerra de los mundos* (2025), directed by Rich Lee, promised a timely update to a classic narrative, but ultimately delivers a frustratingly lukewarm experience. Centered on Will Radford (Ice Cube), a cybersecurity analyst who uncovers a global conspiracy, the film attempts to blend modern anxieties about surveillance with extraterrestrial invasion. The premise itself is intriguing: a government potentially hiding alien contact from its populace. However, the execution leaves much to be desired.
Ice Cube, typically a commanding presence, feels somewhat constrained here. While he brings a certain gravitas to Radford's growing paranoia, the script doesn't allow him to fully explore the character's internal conflict. Eva Longoria and Clark Gregg are competent in their supporting roles, but their performances, much like the film’s overall direction, are serviceable rather than inspired. Lee’s direction is clean and functional, but it lacks any distinctive artistic flair. The 91-minute runtime, while efficient, often feels rushed, with pivotal plot points unfolding without sufficient emotional weight or narrative development. The early establishment of Radford's routine tracking of threats through "mass surveillance" quickly gives way to a rather conventional sci-fi thriller, losing the nuanced tension of a man questioning his own government.
The film's most significant weakness lies in its narrative structure. It sets up a compelling contemporary theme – the erosion of trust in institutions – only to pivot into a more generic "aliens are here" scenario without fully exploring the implications of the initial premise. The suspense, while present, is rarely truly gripping, and the themes of government secrecy feel undercooked amidst the broader alien threat. For a film titled *La guerra de los mundos*, it feels surprisingly small in scope and impact.
Ultimately, *La guerra de los mundos* is a missed opportunity. It has a compelling cast and a relevant concept, but it fails to coalesce into a truly memorable or thought-provoking experience. It’s a film that passes the time without leaving a lasting impression, earning its middling 4.2/10 rating. If you’re looking for a quick, undemanding sci-fi flick, it might suffice, but don't expect a new classic.
