Producer defends Ice Cube film after bad reviews

Timur Bekmambetov, who produced the Ice Cube sci-fi movie 'War of the Worlds,' has defended the alien film following criticism from reviewers.

Bekmambetov produced the sci-fi movie starring Ice Cube. The film received negative reviews from critics. He spoke out in its defense after the bad reception.

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