This Sci-Fi Epic Gave Dakota Fanning An Uncommon Coming-of-Age Story
Steven Spielberg's adaptation of 'War of the Worlds' tells an unexpected coming-of-age story about Dakota Fannings character.
While he is a filmmaker best known for creating imaginative feats of spectacle, Steven Spielbergs great strength has always been the creation of endearing characters. Spielberg has developed positive working relationships with industry veterans like Tom Hanks and Harrison Ford, but hes also shown an incomparable ability to recognize up-and-coming talent. Between Christian Bale in Empire of the Sun and Gabrielle LaBelle in The Fabelmans, Spielberg has given child actors significant roles and allowed them to succeed. Spielbergs 2005 remake of War of the Worlds features a dynamic child performance from Dakota Fanning.
