Prime Video Thriller: Is This One of the Worst Movies of All Time?

Prime Video users are currently buzzing about a new sci-fi thriller inspired by a classic novel, but not for the reasons you might think. While the streaming service has had major success with releases like G20 and We Were Liars, their latest offering, War of the Worlds starring Ice Cube, has fallen flat with both critics and audiences.

This reimagining of HG Wells’ iconic alien invasion story has earned a dismal 0 percent rating from critics on Rotten Tomatoes and just an 11 percent approval from viewers. The movie, which features Ice Cube as a cybersecurity expert for Homeland Security, takes a unique approach by unfolding entirely through computer and mobile device displays.

But despite this fresh take on a beloved classic, viewers have not been impressed. Comments range from calling it “one of the worst movies ever” to labeling it as “the absolute laziest movie I’ve ever seen.” Some fans even go as far as to say War of the Worlds might be the “worst movie of all time.”

Critics and audiences alike have panned this adaptation, with one Letterboxd reviewer giving it a brutal half-star rating and claiming it may be one of the worst movies to come out in the last five years. So, the big question remains: is War of the Worlds so bad that it’s good, or is it just a total flop across the board?

If you’re feeling brave, you can stream War of the Worlds on Prime Video and see for yourself. But based on the reactions so far, you may want to approach this one with caution.