The War of the Worlds

By the end of the 19th century, most astronomers on Earth believed that Mars could host no more than primitive forms of life. But one day, bright flares began occurring on Mars, and streams of fire rushed toward Earth — they were nothing other than space capsules aimed at Britain. Now the people of Earth will have to see for themselves the level of development of the Martians. And Earth may end up in an unenviable status: a colonized planet.