Battle: Los Angeles

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HighwayUKSep 5, 2011

Pretty good basic alien invasion movie, much like independance day tell the story how Americans are the only ones that can defeat aliens kinda crap. Don't expect deep layers, but it's a fun time filler.

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slipsour001Jun 1, 2011

Character development was pretty glib, plot was mildly watered down, but it actually was a moderately decent military flick, minus the aliens . . . I think that aaron eckhart is a good actor, and enjoy most of his work, and he passed for aCharacter development was pretty glib, plot was mildly watered down, but it actually was a moderately decent military flick, minus the aliens . . . I think that aaron eckhart is a good actor, and enjoy most of his work, and he passed for a decent marine in this movie. My only problem was that the story didn't really pan out in the end.… Expand

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goldenfuture5Jun 14, 2011

I thought it was good. Like others have said, if you are looking for an Oscar-winner, this isn't your movie. If, however, you want a sweet USA kicking some alien ass-type movie, then this is a great film.

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paulyhAug 24, 2011

Just watched it on Blu-ray and.................i was surprised by how much better it is than the critics claim. Top notch effects, plenty of action and it never lets up from start to finish. The script could have been tighter and yes, it isJust watched it on Blu-ray and.................i was surprised by how much better it is than the critics claim. Top notch effects, plenty of action and it never lets up from start to finish. The script could have been tighter and yes, it is full of cliches but its still a damn good, dumb fun 2 hour blast.… Expand

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jtb1137Aug 7, 2011

I actually loved this movie. It reminded me of Black Hawk Down only with aliens. It could have used an R rating in my opinion to allow for some more graphic content but it was an intense, fun, action-packed movie. What more could you ask forI actually loved this movie. It reminded me of Black Hawk Down only with aliens. It could have used an R rating in my opinion to allow for some more graphic content but it was an intense, fun, action-packed movie. What more could you ask for in a movie called Battle L.A.? All in all it was a fun movie that I thoroughly enjoyed.… Expand

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WhiteFire37Sep 7, 2011

At the time that i watched this it was absolutely amazing! Great visual effects, great action, great explosions. But when i watched it again it lost some of that, i think that this is more of an EPIC movie that is best the first time youAt the time that i watched this it was absolutely amazing! Great visual effects, great action, great explosions. But when i watched it again it lost some of that, i think that this is more of an EPIC movie that is best the first time you watch it rather then a movie that you can watch a few times over and still love it just as much! But the story was un-explained and un-finished, horribly terrible.

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A_NorthernerMar 27, 2012

Set in present day Los Angeles, Battle: Los Angeles follows a platoon of marines playing their part in defending the city against a large scale alien invasion. Granted, not for everyone's taste. Imagine Black Hawk Down meets Independence DaySet in present day Los Angeles, Battle: Los Angeles follows a platoon of marines playing their part in defending the city against a large scale alien invasion. Granted, not for everyone's taste. Imagine Black Hawk Down meets Independence Day with all the usual war movie cliches thrown in and then some for good measure. Credit should be given to the screenplay for not giving in to the usual expletive filled rants so typical of marine films. This allowed the film to be rated 12 and I'm sure was appreciated by younger cinema-goers. The almost-documentary style filming of the aliens arrival and initial platoon movements work and the film is capable of developing a pretty reasonable level of suspense as the platoon encounter the first aliens. The special effects are fantastic and result in several visually intense action sequences. Bryan Tyler should also be praised for producing a big epic score that fits well with the scale of the invasion and the task faced by the characters. Ultimately though, the cliches win the day and the film pays for not providing any real human aspect for the viewers to relate to, with the exception of Eckhart. Saving Private Ryan remains the outstanding reference for how war movies can engage the viewer through character emotion. Sadly this is lacking in Battle, but the film will definitely appeal to sci-fi and action fans without a doubt.… Expand

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kane148Nov 23, 2012

I went into this movie not expecting much, and was pleasantly surprised to find a exciting action film with tolerable acting and story. Yes it's often cliche, and yes the script and acting won't win it any awards, but where this movie shinesI went into this movie not expecting much, and was pleasantly surprised to find a exciting action film with tolerable acting and story. Yes it's often cliche, and yes the script and acting won't win it any awards, but where this movie shines is that it is almost non-stop action. The title says it all: if you wanna see US troops slugging it out with aliens in LA, then you'll enjoy this. If you want a thoughtful or inspiring movie, then best skip it.… Expand

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homer4presidentMar 28, 2015

Well I went in not expecting a great super movie. What I got was 2 hours of Halo :) A combination of Black Hawk Down style war movie with Halo aliens. It was a solid fun two hours. I enjoyed it. Many others will not but for me I looked pastWell I went in not expecting a great super movie. What I got was 2 hours of Halo :) A combination of Black Hawk Down style war movie with Halo aliens. It was a solid fun two hours. I enjoyed it. Many others will not but for me I looked past the cliched characters to just enjoy the action and the explosions. It was a fun sci-fi action ride. Go in with high expectations and you may be disappointed. Go in with your eyes on some popcorn fun and you will be delightfully surprised.… Expand

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CoreGamer1408Dec 16, 2018

Ground war Independence Day if it had less cheese/comedy, but the same level of patriotic gung ho. I ended up liking this action fest. So yeah always fun for a re-watch.

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AWESOM-0May 13, 2020

Movie was much better than others in it's genre. Compared to Independence day this is much better and the acting is very good.

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dijavantewowAug 23, 2011

I'm not sure why this movie got such terrible reviews from critics. It was a good sci-fi/action movie. The characters weren't totally developed, but that wasn't the entire purpose of the movie. The comradery that is eventually formed is veryI'm not sure why this movie got such terrible reviews from critics. It was a good sci-fi/action movie. The characters weren't totally developed, but that wasn't the entire purpose of the movie. The comradery that is eventually formed is very strong and a lasting message about what troops go together in times of war.… Expand

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jdrandall38Jun 23, 2011

For me, this is a tough one to judge. I am usually drawn into Alien Invasion movies so my opinion may be bias. The adrenaline this movie gives you is incredible. That said, that was all it really gives you. Continual action and suspense,For me, this is a tough one to judge. I am usually drawn into Alien Invasion movies so my opinion may be bias. The adrenaline this movie gives you is incredible. That said, that was all it really gives you. Continual action and suspense, and no memorable moments. It hits you when you are watching the movie thinking, "hey, this is great!", but when its over, you can't remember any great parts. Nothing more than a satisfactory alien movie.… Expand

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ZriJun 22, 2011

I'm quite surprised by the generally negative attitude toward this movie. While it's nothing particularly original, I think it does a lot of things right. I look upon it as Independence Day without a lot of the overly sentimental AmericanI'm quite surprised by the generally negative attitude toward this movie. While it's nothing particularly original, I think it does a lot of things right. I look upon it as Independence Day without a lot of the overly sentimental American overtones (ok, it still has a lot of military gung ho attitude, but it's an alien war movie, let's be realistic). With that attitude, I think it's a much more successful movie, and thus very watchable and enjoyable. Worth seeing.… Expand

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JonnyFendiApr 13, 2011

If we are going to talk about Alien movies, the truth is that no one could make Alien movie 100% genuine anymore. Most of us will immediately compare it with INDEPENDENCE DAY (1996) for Alien Invasion and Spielberg E.T.: THE EXTRA TERRESTRIALIf we are going to talk about Alien movies, the truth is that no one could make Alien movie 100% genuine anymore. Most of us will immediately compare it with INDEPENDENCE DAY (1996) for Alien Invasion and Spielberg E.T.: THE EXTRA TERRESTRIAL (1982) for more Friendly Alien. Yep, it was only two. In summary, the rest is follower. Thiz movie is closer to the first one. From the first minute it is very clear we will only see through a single perspective. A staff Sergeant (Aaron Eckhart) was given an assignment to assist 2nd Lieutenant and his platoon. Their objective is deploying to City of Los Angeles and defends from alien aggression. I could easily say the movie effectively dragging us into middle of specific situation, where we will be able to experience what it feels like to be one of those U.S. Marines in that war zone. Thiz experience is just like when we were playing one of those video games like COUNTER STRIKE, HALF-LIFE and CALL OF DUTY. We are forced to take a role in it, to be anxious and worrying when Alien sneaking nearby, or think along what should be the best strategies to evacuate a group of civilians, and finally how to find their weaknesses and use it to fight back. Like all the Alien movies, thiz new form of Alien also has a weakness. In INDEPENDENCE DAY they defeat it by installing the computer virus into their mothership, meanwhile in MARS ATTACK! (1996) they destroy it with the song! Find out yourself, what is the weakness in thiz version of Alien. The Director is Jonathan Liebesman (known for TEXAS CHAINSAW MASSACRE: THE BEGINNING (2006)) and the rest of the Casts are: Ramon Rodriguez, Michelle Rodriguez, Ne-Yo, Bridget Moynahan and many more. The Director seems to be very skillful in using Hand-Held camera techniques, no matter how shaky the picture is, we could still see it comfortably. The only disappointment is that in the movie trailer showed alien arrivals caused mass panic from some of the famous cities all over the world, and we also saw a dynamic breaking news style which is make us thinking that thiz movie is a worldwide apocalyptic movies. It does not happen that way, you are just about to follow a platoon of soldiers. The focus is simply smaller.

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juliankleissMar 30, 2011

It starts out with a boring introduction of the characters and extremely annoys by being captured with an unsteady hand camera (even though there is nothing happening in the script, to the viewer it feels like there is an earthquake). ItIt starts out with a boring introduction of the characters and extremely annoys by being captured with an unsteady hand camera (even though there is nothing happening in the script, to the viewer it feels like there is an earthquake). It seems Aaron Eckhart's acting saves the movie from not being enjoyable. But really, there are some emotional scenes, and after the action starts going it does not lose excitement until the movie is over. Interestingly, the story does not concentrate on the overall impact of the alien invasion on a global scale, but focuses exclusively on one small team of marines and how they try to survive while contributing to defending their country. On the one hand, the military's representation might be a little bit one sided for it only shows good soldiers, while really in every big group of people there are black sheep. However, on the other hand, people who might be opposed to the existence of the American military should see with this movie that its major function is protecting their own people. There is only very little critical element in the beginning of the movie, but it does compare the shocking alien invasion to the human's "handbook of how to colonize", therefore confirming that the humans have behaved towards each other in the same cruel way. This movie is not the greatest way to spend one's time and money, but it won't feel like a waste either.… Expand

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Nadim_BasnaMar 17, 2011

Aaron Eckhart, once again delivers a solid performance. However, Battle: LA does not offer audiences anything new. The film's plot is quite predictable, sprinkled with loud explosions and cheesy dialogue, turning this film into the longestAaron Eckhart, once again delivers a solid performance. However, Battle: LA does not offer audiences anything new. The film's plot is quite predictable, sprinkled with loud explosions and cheesy dialogue, turning this film into the longest army recruiting commercial. Watch it if you have nothing to do on a Sunday.… Expand

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AsandMay 22, 2011

Nice war/action picture but not so good as a sc-fi movie. Entertaining beginning and pretty good special effects. Later the movie gets predictable and I got the "I have seen this before" effect. There are some unnecessary or even stupidNice war/action picture but not so good as a sc-fi movie. Entertaining beginning and pretty good special effects. Later the movie gets predictable and I got the "I have seen this before" effect. There are some unnecessary or even stupid moments in it but overall impression is OK.
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Inuit_DudeMar 19, 2011

i found this movie to be alright and it had its moments but it is mostly a rip off of similar films. i did not feel an attachement to the charachters that good movies usually establish but i did like all the fighting and the explosions in thei found this movie to be alright and it had its moments but it is mostly a rip off of similar films. i did not feel an attachement to the charachters that good movies usually establish but i did like all the fighting and the explosions in the movie. there were some points where i wondered WTF is going on right now because it can be confusing at points and i found the actors did not do a very good job or putting enough emotion into their parts and it kinda left me feeling empty inside. this is an alright movie but if you must see it i suggest renting it once it comes out because it is not really worth it in my eyes… Expand

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RoscoJul 15, 2011

Lets be honest Battle: Los Angeles is hardly a breakthrough movie, infact it doesn't offer anything that we haven't seen before but all the negativity shown towards it is really blown out of proprtion! Its not the best sci-fi, alien invasionLets be honest Battle: Los Angeles is hardly a breakthrough movie, infact it doesn't offer anything that we haven't seen before but all the negativity shown towards it is really blown out of proprtion! Its not the best sci-fi, alien invasion movie i've ever seen but its far from the worst. The film begins with a mysterious objects, initially believed to be meteors crashing into some of the worlds biggest cities oceans however the objects turn out to be spacecraft carrying extra terrestials who have began attacks around the world. Set in modern day LA the film follows a platoon of US Marines fighting for Los Angeles. The one thing the film has in its favour is that it does seem realistic. The setting is stunning particuarly in showing a decimated LA where the action set-pieces work wonderfully and are the best features within the film as its explosion after explosion. Theres no real standout performances although Aaron Eckhart is good in the lead role not his finest hour but he puts in a solid enough performance. Overall, Battle: Los Angeles is hardly revolutionary and there have been better films under this genre (District 13) and it is a bit predictable as most people will have seen it all before however that doesn't make this a bad film. Visually its marvellous and the explosive shootouts are excellent. Won't be for everyone but for action/sci-fi fans you can't go wrong!… Expand

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rotkuMar 25, 2012

Popcorn for the brain: action, aliens and marines. Some good concepts with the aliens being mortal and (in general) defeatable with standard weaponry, although if I was being picky I would have expect a bit more from a race that mastered thatPopcorn for the brain: action, aliens and marines. Some good concepts with the aliens being mortal and (in general) defeatable with standard weaponry, although if I was being picky I would have expect a bit more from a race that mastered that level of space travel and technology.… Expand

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KAS--WillSep 10, 2011

The most flawed thing with this movie is it's length, and the whole Marine Propaganda thing. The problem with the length, is it felt like it was a good movie; 30 minutes to the end. And with that, I wouldn't mind seeing a sequel. However,The most flawed thing with this movie is it's length, and the whole Marine Propaganda thing. The problem with the length, is it felt like it was a good movie; 30 minutes to the end. And with that, I wouldn't mind seeing a sequel. However, the Marine Propaganda, is too cheesy for the 21st century... or even the 1960s for that matter. I support our troops, but this stuff would only be acceptable in the 1940s... But aside from those 2 problems, not a bad movie, just a really dragged out one.… Expand

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CAGUYCAMay 19, 2011

BATTLE:LA is no sci fi it is blackhawk down with aliens,now this may seem like a cool and action packed ride worth the watch.But i trust me the movie is ruined with to much camera wobble and the camera wobble is a excuse for the action scenesBATTLE:LA is no sci fi it is blackhawk down with aliens,now this may seem like a cool and action packed ride worth the watch.But i trust me the movie is ruined with to much camera wobble and the camera wobble is a excuse for the action scenes to be quick and so the audience don't think while watching it they just hear noises and like it. What does the director think we are dogs??? noises don't cut it for me mate the action scenes don't get solid or anywhere near acceptable in till the end. Which is also very dull and boring and pointless and the aliens are never deeply explained im sorry but this movie is just horrible in my eyes. But i have given it a 6 because im not the Devil… Expand

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LeewayJul 3, 2011

Not as bad as what the critics say, the only main problem with this film is its filled with long action set pieces causing the whole experience to be mind-numbingly long and tiring.
However, Aaron Eckhart was a strong presence as the mainNot as bad as what the critics say, the only main problem with this film is its filled with long action set pieces causing the whole experience to be mind-numbingly long and tiring.
However, Aaron Eckhart was a strong presence as the main character. Him and Michelle Rodriguez both have the sort of energy to keep this film just-above your normal alien invasion slash war movie.
The Storyline of the Film: 40%
Its basically a band of soldiers (lieutenants, officers, majors, etc) trying to find survivors while battling a bunch of extraterrestrial aliens. Not much of a story, just goals and missions.
The C.G.I. of the Film: 70%
Way, Way Better than Skyline. If you're going to make an alien invasion movie might as well go for the visuals instead of a story.
Overall: 67%
Not Bad but like what the critics say, "it feels like we're watching a video game."
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ReviewerMan44Jul 2, 2011

I walked into Battle Los Angeles hoping for a different alien invasion film. One that would be both creative yet action packed. I walked out somewhat happy. Battle Los Angeles in short, is the same ol' story you've heard 100's of timesI walked into Battle Los Angeles hoping for a different alien invasion film. One that would be both creative yet action packed. I walked out somewhat happy. Battle Los Angeles in short, is the same ol' story you've heard 100's of times before. Aliens have come to planet Earth and they are not nice, they have one thing in mine, destruction of the human race. Enter Aaron Eckhart's character, (who for the life of me I can't remember the man's name) an old ravaged marine who has a notorious reputation for reasons I won't discuss (part of the story). But the thing is, Battle LA distinguishes itself from the alien film crowd because it feels more like a an action packed, adrenaline pumped, war flick. Put it this way, if you tried to combine Saving Private Ryan and Skyline, with the hand held camera of Cloverfield, you pretty much get Battle Los Angeles. (*hint* this movie is twenty times better than Skyline) From then on the story kicks off and gets very intense, heartpounding, and emotional. Most of the film coincides into absolutely brilliantly shot firefights and shootouts with a gritty and mature feel. And that's about it, Battle Los Angeles doesn't feature a story that will blow you out of the water, but incredible action sequences. However the acting in Battle LA is pretty good, mainly because of Aaron Eckhart, who absolutely outdoes himself on all accounts, only everybody will be thinking of Two Face when they see his character. There is however one very, very, very emotional moment where many loose ends are tied up and it ends in a bittersweet, sad, but beautiful moment where Aaron Eckhart delivers the speech of a lifetime. The last thing worth mentioning is the ending which leaves something to be desired. It's not that it's bad, it's just that you feel left robbed of an ending that actually "feels" like an ending, one that ties it up more. Overall Battle Los Angeles is the movie I was hoping for, but not as creative, story driven, or as much of an end of force I had hoped for.… Expand

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AkkharAug 20, 2011

None stop action that exactly this kind of movie needs ! Battle: Los Angeles had some problem with the script ans sound other then all was OK . Special Effects were amazing ans acting was good . Alain Invention should be like this but withNone stop action that exactly this kind of movie needs ! Battle: Los Angeles had some problem with the script ans sound other then all was OK . Special Effects were amazing ans acting was good . Alain Invention should be like this but with more background information which "Battle: Los Angeles" Didn't have ! A strong Back story could make it a lot more better .

Story : 1.02 [loose Background Story]
Directing : 1.32 [Not bad but not so good]
Acting : 1.42 [Good specially Aaron Eckhart & Michelle Rodriguez ]
Sound : 1.12 [Somewhere it was way too much unnecessary sound ]
Edit & Effect : 1.62 [Most positive side]

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avatar16Aug 23, 2011

Que serait Call of Duty ou bien Ghost Recon en film? Cela donnerait sans conteste World Invasion : Battle Los Angeles (les extra-terrestres en plus). Du dÃ©but jusqu'Ã la fin, ce film n'est qu'un entassement deQue serait Call of Duty ou bien Ghost Recon en film? Cela donnerait sans conteste World Invasion : Battle Los Angeles (les extra-terrestres en plus). Du dÃ©but jusqu'Ã la fin, ce film n'est qu'un entassement de clichÃ©s sur les militaires et le patriotisme amÃ©ricain que le cinÃ©ma hollywoodien nous rabÃ¢che sans cesse en boucle (comme pour Independence Day, sauf que ce dernier restait excellent). En somme, le film est sauvÃ© par une mise en scÃ¨ne en bÃ©ton, de trÃ¨s bons effets sonores, de bons effets visuels et de bons moments d'action (qui ne sont pas sans rappeler Il Faut Sauver Le Soldat Ryan). Un scÃ©nario bidon, mais un bon divertissement quand mÃªme, sans pour autant casser la baraque.… Expand

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joelschnickAug 24, 2011

Watchable film but not great--kind of reminded me of a video game. Story kept my interest and the special effects were not terrible. Not a waste of time.

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RikiegeSep 27, 2012

An entertaining movie, but nothing more ... Is typical alien movie. Unoriginal. Special effects are acceptable. Appears to be good, but not anything to write home.

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darkcolaOct 29, 2014

In the vein of reviewing things that have already come and gone, here I am again. I saw this movie last night and enjoyed it. It was a flat out traditional - good guys versus aliens movie, and it was much more fun and convincing in terms ofIn the vein of reviewing things that have already come and gone, here I am again. I saw this movie last night and enjoyed it. It was a flat out traditional - good guys versus aliens movie, and it was much more fun and convincing in terms of military coordination than anything Independence day tried to pull off (hated that movie). This is not an award winning movie. This is not filled with award winning overpaid actors. This is literally the quintessential- movie made to entertain the audience, movies. It is not pretentious, self-important like War of the worlds. It has some nice effects, some fun battles and full of cliches that work in the context of this film.

My only desire would have been some more information about what really happened to our Sgt. in his past- maybe a flashback or so.

Fav moment: when Sgt. ties shoes on kid- just one of those spontaneous subtle moments that reveals the nurturing character of our hero.

Dumbest moment: being caught out in the open street by first encounter rooftop martians.

Silly moment: trying to find out how these creatures are best killed- sure was some funny organ parts in that darn thing...

All in all, worth it to buy on dvd, see it with the intention of being entertained, not to be taken seriously, and hopefully you love your American military.… Expand

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Movie1997Apr 13, 2013

Even though its just another alien movie, I thank God it's not like same Michael Bay "Transformers 2" movie. The story does try to stay on track with the conflict, but some of the other scenes from the very beginning were pointless. When IEven though its just another alien movie, I thank God it's not like same Michael Bay "Transformers 2" movie. The story does try to stay on track with the conflict, but some of the other scenes from the very beginning were pointless. When I say this, I'm talking about the golf scene. But once it gets into the action, it really draws your attention. It tends to, at times, bring in some thrills, which really is the first half of the movie. But when you come up to the final battle, it tends to lose its suspensing thrills and seems to be an action like movie. As far as acting goes, its pretty decent. But it's always Aaron Eckhart who still keeps the story going. Overall, for a stupid movie idea like this, it's pretty decent to watch.… Expand

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DamonRageDevilJun 17, 2013

Apologies for my earlier review, my mistaking the movie for it's terrible game. This movie was actually pretty decent, with some exciting action scenes and great aliens. The story overall was predictable and lackluster though. The movie isApologies for my earlier review, my mistaking the movie for it's terrible game. This movie was actually pretty decent, with some exciting action scenes and great aliens. The story overall was predictable and lackluster though. The movie is worth watching, but not an overall success.… Expand

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bfoore90Feb 28, 2017

Breaks no new ground but its does alot of things right and is a solid, albeit unspectacular sci-fi/action flick. Aaron Eckhart provides a strong presence for a totally underdeveloped cast of characters with no real plot other than your basicBreaks no new ground but its does alot of things right and is a solid, albeit unspectacular sci-fi/action flick. Aaron Eckhart provides a strong presence for a totally underdeveloped cast of characters with no real plot other than your basic "survive" element. Nonetheless, if youre a fan of the genre, then this film is for you.… Expand

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MaxPayneIsGodJan 28, 2019

Better than expected action-sci fi invasion movie. I genuinely enjoyed it, cliche riddled as it is. Eckhart shined in this underrated popcorn friendly flick

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Duskycarp116Sep 9, 2015

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I give this movie a 6/10 and here's why: Even though this movie is so realistic with fear, love, action, and emotional this movie's beginning is WAYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY to boring. But it did made me cry when the father died, but the ending I was like "What in the name of god is going on?" The camera shakes way too much for us the people watching it and we what to know what they are shooting at. Yes that won't be realistic but this is a movie not a real life happening. Is this movie bad? No. Is this movie good? Not really. Its just in my list of meh movies that have really good action scenes that happen later on.… Expand

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vpsinghOct 29, 2014

What is the thing that saved this film to be hated from myself is that... it's pretty well acted by almost every actors. It's been made in Black Hawk Dawn plus District 9 style. Some moments reminds me great war films. What made it bad is...What is the thing that saved this film to be hated from myself is that... it's pretty well acted by almost every actors. It's been made in Black Hawk Dawn plus District 9 style. Some moments reminds me great war films. What made it bad is... It's flat and repetitious. Problems lies in writing which could involve some different and original stuffs.… Expand

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bikemanJul 6, 2011

OK, why do all alien armies, since Star Wars to today, always have a single point of failure. You can disable their entire military structure by just doing on thing. Can't we be more creative? Also, what's the deal with the handheldOK, why do all alien armies, since Star Wars to today, always have a single point of failure. You can disable their entire military structure by just doing on thing. Can't we be more creative? Also, what's the deal with the handheld camera, even before the action starts. Example: There is a scene in a florist shop where a character is picking out wedding flowers and the camera is panning and bobbing around like were supposed to be in a war zone. Very annoying. Anyway, this is a standard alien invasion movie with cookie-cutter characters that we've all seen before. It tries to be different, but its not. Not a terrible movie, but not a good one. I'm glad I waited until this came out on TV.… Expand

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lethalwolfMar 29, 2011

This movie could have been the next independance day... a troubled marine guilt ridden by the death of his men on a previous mission takes control of a platoon with a young leader who is frozen when in battle... how many times have we seenThis movie could have been the next independance day... a troubled marine guilt ridden by the death of his men on a previous mission takes control of a platoon with a young leader who is frozen when in battle... how many times have we seen that? that's ok, l'll allow that, the action is deafening, the story line has a few cracks but it's passable. the one thing that prevents this movie from really being good, it she shoddy camera filming.. what the heck?? was the cameraman a monkey juiced up on redbull??? with $70 million they couldn't hire a cameraman? remember cloverfield? well this is how most scenes are shot.... all you see is a blur, up down, left, right... finally to center on where the action is but then again, oops too high... pan down, zoom out.... This is just plain awful. nice try ...Big Fail on this one!… Expand

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movieccMar 19, 2011

The movie is just like a documentary on war. Almost nothing but fighting throughout the entire movie. Though it lacks a good plot, it has good shooting scenes. A movie to watch if you enjoy bullets and bombs whizzing past you.

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BeregrondMar 15, 2011

The film revolves around an invasion by an unknown alien race, which start attacking the coastlines of some of the worldâ

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ElectricCityMar 15, 2011

I hate to say it, but this movie feels painfully generic. Boring, cliched characters. Cliche Hoo-rah story. Aaron Eckhart is really great in it, but it's otherwise fairly forgettable.

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DilloncupplesMar 22, 2011

This movie Is alright from beginning to end but if your looking for anything new your clearly looking the wrong way. Its a great way to waste a few hours and who can argue with a handful of explosions? Unfortunately character depth is moreThis movie Is alright from beginning to end but if your looking for anything new your clearly looking the wrong way. Its a great way to waste a few hours and who can argue with a handful of explosions? Unfortunately character depth is more like the shallow end of the kiddy pool. And as far as twists and turns go you can see them all from miles away. Wish the decisions weren't so ridiculous and sporadic but what are you gonna do? Be cool to see a more down to earth movie but what are the odds of that its about freaking aliens? hope this helped peace.… Expand

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drmMar 25, 2011

Do you remember that Marines commercial where the lava monster tries to attack the cadet? This is the 2 hour version of that. Now, I love the military, and that wasn't the real problem with the film. In fact, I'm sure that helped thisDo you remember that Marines commercial where the lava monster tries to attack the cadet? This is the 2 hour version of that. Now, I love the military, and that wasn't the real problem with the film. In fact, I'm sure that helped this movie out heaps, by providing some very realistic combat sequences. The real problems here are abuse of clichÃ©, drunken camera work, clunky dialog, and blurry fudgey effects. For an alien movie, you barely get to see any of them. Sure they're firing all sorts of weapons everywhere, but they are rarely seen, badly designed, and poorly developed. Did I have fun watching it? Yes. Do I ever need to see it again? No.… Expand

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Khunter4382May 31, 2011

Been there, done that. As a hardcore sci-fi fanboy, I was disappointed with this film. There is nothing new here other than maybe the alien's need for water. The story unapologetically demands that it's audience gives it the benefit of theBeen there, done that. As a hardcore sci-fi fanboy, I was disappointed with this film. There is nothing new here other than maybe the alien's need for water. The story unapologetically demands that it's audience gives it the benefit of the doubt on important plot elements. The action and effects are fairly good and AE gives a decent performance, but ultimately this one is just another kernel in the popcorn bag.… Expand

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boxenford92May 14, 2011

Seriously. If you walk into this movie expecting an amazing story dont even waste your time. This is hands down meant to be an action sci-fi war film. Nothing else. And thats what makes it so entertaining. It was a lot better than the trashySeriously. If you walk into this movie expecting an amazing story dont even waste your time. This is hands down meant to be an action sci-fi war film. Nothing else. And thats what makes it so entertaining. It was a lot better than the trashy alien invasion film Skyline. I'm looking forward to seeing Jonathan Liebesman's work on Wrath of the Titans… Expand

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amg20Nov 13, 2011

Battle LA is a typical alien invasion action movie. It cant help but feel like a poorly executed, newer, Independence Day. An above average action performance by Aaron Eckhart helps to redeem the movie but it remains thoroughly average. TheBattle LA is a typical alien invasion action movie. It cant help but feel like a poorly executed, newer, Independence Day. An above average action performance by Aaron Eckhart helps to redeem the movie but it remains thoroughly average. The film is permeated with action scenes that consists of gunfire, loud explosions, and yelling. It is still mildly entertaining despite the fact that is extremely formulaic and predictable. It help my attention for the entire runtime yet it managed to provide zero mental stimulation.It receives a thoroughly average 5.… Expand

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TyranianMar 7, 2020

Competently-made videogame cutscene with very little plot. Acting is passable.

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eTurkeyJan 27, 2012

By personal rule I try not to have expectations before I watch a movie regardless of how much I already know about it. I was expecting "Battle: Los Angeles" to be yet another clichÃ©d alien invasion flick in which humans must onceBy personal rule I try not to have expectations before I watch a movie regardless of how much I already know about it. I was expecting "Battle: Los Angeles" to be yet another clichÃ©d alien invasion flick in which humans must once again put aside their differences and work together to save the day and retake the planet. That's pretty much how BLA turned out, but one redeeming feature was how much it resembled war-related pictures such as "Black Hawk Down" as opposed to crappy sci-fi movies such as "Skyline".… Expand

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QuarriMar 23, 2012

the movie was entertaining. the action was fun. the introduction and set up of the movie was outstanding. the end was terrible. completely anti-climactic. humanity should have flat out lost. end of the discussion, there should not have been athe movie was entertaining. the action was fun. the introduction and set up of the movie was outstanding. the end was terrible. completely anti-climactic. humanity should have flat out lost. end of the discussion, there should not have been a super obvious easily exploited weakness that wins the battle for humanity. a depressing ending would have fit the build up to a tee. but someone screwed up. point is, what the beginning, its believable and entertaining. either stop when it starts to suck or cringe through the rest… Expand

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dev92Aug 25, 2012

I am not really sure why the critics were so harsh towards this film. It is fine, it is nothing special but it has a wonderful tension that builds throughout the film. I also thought that the acting was brilliant especially the chemistryI am not really sure why the critics were so harsh towards this film. It is fine, it is nothing special but it has a wonderful tension that builds throughout the film. I also thought that the acting was brilliant especially the chemistry between Aaron Eckhart and Ramon Rodriguez. A solid film that is worth a view.… Expand

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savagejoe444May 31, 2013

Not that bad, but still not a good movie. The plot seemed interesting at first, but it just felt like another story that was played in front of me before, like a video game or something. The story is not that great to begin with anyway. TheNot that bad, but still not a good movie. The plot seemed interesting at first, but it just felt like another story that was played in front of me before, like a video game or something. The story is not that great to begin with anyway. The characters themselves, while they do act like bad*** soldiers, they aren't really that interesting at all. They just go in and kill alien invaders like any other game or movie Iv'e seen before already. Another issue, its just plain boring. Some of the action scenes are entertaining, but the rest feel rushed and unneeded. The alien invaders don't look or feel interesting. They just look like robots made up of organs, flesh and metal who want our water, which is very obvious. There's nothing here original or exciting. It was a good idea on paper and couldv'e been a good movie, but the excitement, plot, and imagination just wasn't there.… Expand

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UtopianStuffMay 28, 2013

I did have fun with the movie, it did its job well, it was an all around popcorn movie, but the movie lacks in character development, execution, script and acting. But I did sort of like the movie, I mean Battle: LA isn't as bad as Skyline,I did have fun with the movie, it did its job well, it was an all around popcorn movie, but the movie lacks in character development, execution, script and acting. But I did sort of like the movie, I mean Battle: LA isn't as bad as Skyline, but the movie is nothing memorable, at points it tries to be like Independence Day, or Cloverfield, or Black Hawk Down. The movie is full of flaws, but its okay.… Expand

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The3AcademySinsNov 17, 2018

A lazy, uninspired, completely middle of the road alien invasion/action flick. It views a lot like someone adapted a video game script for the big screen. The film also comes off as an advertisement to join the Marine Corps. It was also weirdA lazy, uninspired, completely middle of the road alien invasion/action flick. It views a lot like someone adapted a video game script for the big screen. The film also comes off as an advertisement to join the Marine Corps. It was also weird how the aliens had such surprisingly human tactics and gear, as if the movie was portraying an actual engagement between Marines and a foreign power. It wasn't too bad, now that I think about it. This is a great movie to throw on in the background.… Expand

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PierMar 14, 2011

Another patriotic militaristic film, more focused on trying to convince you on how great is it to be an american soldier than making a science fiction movie. The action and CG are good, it is not a boring film, but you'll have to forgive soAnother patriotic militaristic film, more focused on trying to convince you on how great is it to be an american soldier than making a science fiction movie. The action and CG are good, it is not a boring film, but you'll have to forgive so many clichÃ©s and fake dialogs that in the end it becomes and exercise in ignorance rather than enjoying a powerful, original, and moving story.… Expand

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DarkCriticMar 11, 2011

Battle: Los Angeles is another dumb alien invasion flick with nothing new and it's really corny with the story and the dialogue. Not even a single explanation about why the aliens are conquering Los Angeles with entire three worlds? It needsBattle: Los Angeles is another dumb alien invasion flick with nothing new and it's really corny with the story and the dialogue. Not even a single explanation about why the aliens are conquering Los Angeles with entire three worlds? It needs more reasoning than actual film by itself for fighting more aliens and the marines to battle into a ripping into a video game of Call of Duty and Resistance.… Expand

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nERVEcenterMar 15, 2011

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. A tolerable war flick. While it gets all the military ins-and-outs right, and the setup is enough to pique interest, the excessive shaky-cam and lame script from the invasion point onwards is enough to drive one insane. Shaky-cam during idle office scenes? Really? Shaky-cam during slow, tension-building scenes? Double-really?

The movie disappoints on multiple levels. The aliens are never explained in depth at all (hive command structure, they want our water, shoot an organ in their chest to kill them...that's it), the firefights are extremely same-ey (oh look, they've been ambushed, pinned down, and surrounded...again), the alien drones -- in their conveniently humanoid form -- are so obviously motion-captured it's counter-immersive, and the fates of characters are so predictable from their introductions it's laughable. (Inexperienced junior officer just out of academy...check. Timid shy Marine who immediately gets separated...check. Army extras who valiantly fulfill their role as red-shirts...check.)

One of the few redeeming qualities of this film is, unsurprisingly, Eckhart's performance as Nantz. If he didn't convince you as Harvey Dent in The Dark Knight, then he will here: A sign of a truly capable actor, he belts out an incredibly campy and cliche speech 2/3rds of the way in with all the steely grit of a true hero of the industry -- that is, one willing to endure jobs such as this so that he might move on to bigger and better projects.

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yokeshApr 19, 2011

I'm not a christian or a country fan. But that doesn't prevent me from from enjoying this film. I'm not a professional movie reviwer either, but I don't understand the critics dislike. I've seen much, much worse films shoehorning religion andI'm not a christian or a country fan. But that doesn't prevent me from from enjoying this film. I'm not a professional movie reviwer either, but I don't understand the critics dislike. I've seen much, much worse films shoehorning religion and "feel good" messages into some real life plot. This film told a good story without being preachy or boring. I'm a huge fan of the ocean, so perhaps I'm biased but, this film is worth a watch. I've seen it twice at two seperate screenings and loved it each time. Anytime I felt it might start being to message heavy, the scene would change before it was lost due to overexposure. Plus there is a lot of great surfing scenes, competition and recreation.â… Expand

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jimmytancrediMay 29, 2011

It is really worthy for the special effects, the non-stop action and the idea is that as clichÃ©. A super blockbuster! The sameness may be present in the roadmap showing every soldier, his bravery and patriotism, as always ...It is really worthy for the special effects, the non-stop action and the idea is that as clichÃ©. A super blockbuster! The sameness may be present in the roadmap showing every soldier, his bravery and patriotism, as always ... blah blah blah but you know what? It never hurts to watch! It is the vision of the director on YOUR choice to show some LA soldiers before a battle towards ET's. Or you guys were expecting a 10 hour film which show various views the world and your soldiers? The scenes, photographs, takes, these have a lot of CG is visually amazing! Brilliant! The Americans know how to show patriotism, unity, emotion, technology, performance and special effects. Great actors and a good choice to end. My "Four Thumbs Ups" by the art of the blockbuster film! Pure fun and wonder!… Expand

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GunslingerX1983Mar 19, 2011

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. When i first heard about this movie I thought it really could be a fresh take on the alien invasion scenario. Unfortunately I was sadly mistaken as it quickly melts into the same structured and stereotypical storyline. Don't get me wrong theres explosions a plenty but thats about all thats impressive. Character names appear at the beginning... but with the amount of development they are given I had no chance of remembering who was who amongst the carnage. Eckhart manages to give a Bill Pullman speech a la Independence Day and the ending... well lets just say anti climax. Its like watching someone else play Halo!… Expand

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BingoTrousers14May 21, 2011

This movie was nothing special. There was a lot of action, which I enjoy, but it wasn't done right. The camera shots during the action scenes made it annoying to watch, kinda like a Michael Bay flick. The characters weren't good at all. IThis movie was nothing special. There was a lot of action, which I enjoy, but it wasn't done right. The camera shots during the action scenes made it annoying to watch, kinda like a Michael Bay flick. The characters weren't good at all. I hoped in some cool aliens in the movie, but they were pretty basic and lame. It's just a disposable action movie.… Expand

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MovieGuyBrianApr 1, 2011

The title doesnâ

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ArrowMay 19, 2011

It is a movie about 'how awesome our american soldiers are'. It is not a sci-fi action movie. The aliens are there, because extreme political correctness (I would say political madness) has no problems with killing dozens of aliens, butIt is a movie about 'how awesome our american soldiers are'. It is not a sci-fi action movie. The aliens are there, because extreme political correctness (I would say political madness) has no problems with killing dozens of aliens, but similar amount of dead nazis/north koreans/russians/any other usa enemy soldiers would require completely different approach. While killing aliens can be done without any restrictions.
Its not a bad movie, it just betrays the viewers. The trailers promise a sci-fi action movie, and we receive an illustration of 'how wonderfull american soldiers are', aliens optional. If not that, the audience would be different and opinions better.… Expand

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bovianJun 16, 2011

Probably this is the loudest movie i have ever seen in years. The storyline is predictable but the action sequence and survival battle caught my attention.

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davenbettridgeSep 8, 2011

This movie maybe worth watching on DVD for free if you had nothing better to do and had watched every good sci-fi action movie in history and didnt want to watch any of them again. The characters and acting were poor and the aliensThis movie maybe worth watching on DVD for free if you had nothing better to do and had watched every good sci-fi action movie in history and didnt want to watch any of them again. The characters and acting were poor and the aliens forgettable. Perhaps some of the action scenes were ok but this movie has been done better many times before. Pass… Expand

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JGLmanJul 1, 2011

This was a boring film that continually lost my interest. It seemed like it dragged on. Apart from the special effects, this movie is worthless. There were a few moments that kept me in it. Towards the end one you thought "victory" was uponThis was a boring film that continually lost my interest. It seemed like it dragged on. Apart from the special effects, this movie is worthless. There were a few moments that kept me in it. Towards the end one you thought "victory" was upon the human race, the large space shuttle arose from the ashes apparently stronger than ever. I, at the point, just wanted the movie to end.… Expand

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worleyjamersDec 7, 2012

Eh, I liked most of it! I was entertained despite many annoying flaws.

The first, and most annoying flaw is the camera work. Could the camera shake any more? I'm not really sure what the director and filmmakers were thinking while filmingEh, I liked most of it! I was entertained despite many annoying flaws.

The first, and most annoying flaw is the camera work. Could the camera shake any more? I'm not really sure what the director and filmmakers were thinking while filming this movie, but it's ridiculous. Whatever effect they were going for was completely missed. I was annoyed throughout most of the film because the camera was literally moving the entire 2 hr. running time.

Second, there was no character development. In the beginning, I could tell there were some attempts to introduce some characters, but I rarely cared for any of the characters. Towards the end of the film I began to care a little more for the characters, but this film failed to capitalize on the atmosphere of the story and emotions that could have come from the situation. This is the area where the film had SO much potential. The conflict of the film was really great...LA was being destroyed. The characters' homes were being destroyed. Let me get into their heads, make me feel what they're feeling...but this film never touched that aspect of the story. Ultimately the film fails for that reason.

Also, this film is so so cliche! Almost laughable at times...

I did love the effects and action! I'm a big blockbuster fan, so Battle: LA delivered in that respect. The special effects were great, and the battle sequences were action-packed and intense. I was entertained and I can't complain with that...

Battle: LA...an okay pre-summer blockbuster that entertains, but nothing else. I recommend it, but this film fails to deliver in areas where it could and should have.… Expand

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CineAutoctonoAug 1, 2015

It is a regular movie, good for special effects and action , and that is bad and boring argument undone , I know that hurt Valio expectations , but too many explanations .

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ShiiraMar 23, 2011

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. If scenes existed in a vacuum, maybe the stabs at drama that the filmmaker attempts in "Battle: Los Angeles" wouldn't be so jarring. Scenes, however, are interlocked, comprising of a contextual whole with a predominant tone, and the tone in this "Saving Private Ryan"-style sci-fier is escapist, regardless of its shaky-cam documentary aesthetic designed to make the fantastical meld together with reality. As advertised, "Battle: Los Angeles" plods along noisily and with a minimum of dialogue, pitting an infantry of nondescript marines against the aliens who have come for our water in war-torn Santa Monica. So far, so good. On a rescue mission, the marines discover a father and son, and a helpful veterinarian on the other end of an answered distress signal, who are then made to board a yellow schoolbus that should make them easy pickings for the clunky-looking invaders. But maybe they're colorblind. Following an alien autopsy conducted under the watchful eye of that serendipitous veterinarian(Bridget Moynahan gets to deliver a classic line), Staff Sergeant Michael Nantz(Aaron Eckhart) determines that the right side("where the heart should be") is the killshot, but not a whole lot is made of this intelligence. Blowing them up to kingdom come proves to be equally effective. And so it goes, for better or worse, "Battle: Los Angeles" is a live-action video game that can't be bothered with details or human emotions. Not satisfied with fiery explosions and perfunctory dialogue, however, Sgt. Nash, alluded to being John Wayne earlier in the film, goes "She Wore a Yellow Ribbon" on his men by delivering a sentimental, ham-fisted speech that will emit more guffaws than tears from moviegoers. After all, it's not the Germans whom they're engaged in war with, but rather, it's a battalion of water-powered aliens, and poorly-conceived ones at that.… Expand

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WombatCannonMar 20, 2011

This was honestly a really, really awful movie. I've only given it a score this high because of how hilariously bad it got. Melodramatic and aimless in terms of plot, Battle: LA mostly consists of grimy looking soldiers wandering around withThis was honestly a really, really awful movie. I've only given it a score this high because of how hilariously bad it got. Melodramatic and aimless in terms of plot, Battle: LA mostly consists of grimy looking soldiers wandering around with confused looks on their faces, while things explode in the background. It's bad. Don't see it.… Expand

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vmpMar 16, 2011

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. My expectations were not high. I went for a more or less silly shoot-em-up with combat action, heroic moments and spectacular special effects. But this movie failed to satisfy even these. Pointless plot, poor characters, silly battle scenes and disappointing special effects. I have seen game intros and cut scenes more impressive.… Expand

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CWPayneMar 19, 2011

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This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Metacritic really should have a way to delete reviews.… Expand

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SUPERFLYMar 20, 2011

This is an AWFUL movie. I'm a fan of sci fi and I was really looking forward to a an updated take on the alien invasion story. Imagine my disappointment at being subjected to what felt like a two hour long advertisement for the AmericanThis is an AWFUL movie. I'm a fan of sci fi and I was really looking forward to a an updated take on the alien invasion story. Imagine my disappointment at being subjected to what felt like a two hour long advertisement for the American military. There is plenty of action in this movie but it's just not enough to keep you interested when the script and acting is so bland. Actually, the friend I went to see this movie with became SO uninterested that he fell asleep. I think that tells you everything you need to know about this film. My advice, if you want a good modern sci fi, go and watch Inception again.… Expand

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VDSMar 5, 2012

Imagine the cool visuals from District 9 crossed with the terrible gung-ho nonsense from Independence Day, and youâ

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Pwnz0r3dJun 28, 2011

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Hmm... well, i'll give credit where credit is due. Its pretty, the movie looks like a Michael Bay lite version of a war movie. Thats the only good thing i can say about this awful collection of war movie cliches. The characters feel hollow and expendable (when one specific marine dies, thats when everyone has the "omg we're in a war" look, way over halfway into the movie when the entire city and half of the american fighting force in the area is dead), and every skirmish feels underwhelming. Theres so many things wrong with this movie, even tactically; why would you send a black hawk in to extract your team and civillians when the enemy has annihilated your entire air force division in the area? Marines are trained to shoot the torso, which is the alien's weakness, yet they have to discover this already trained tactic to survive? If you drive in a huge orange bus throughout the second largest city in the country dont you think the enemy will see you? Perhaps i overthought the tactics of the movie, so you might say "just take it as a summer blockbuster," yet, even with that, its awful. The "last stand" event is a nearly frame for frame remake of the ending battle of saving private ryan, and war movie cliches abound; wounded men shout and argue with their commanding officers to leave them behind, the black guys always die first, nothing bad happens to the children (well admittedly, one has his father killed), men with deep husky voices come out of epic explosions unscathed, its rediculous. This is nothing more than Marine propaganda with aliens based loosely on the actual battle of los angeles during world war 2.… Expand

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AVCITYJul 14, 2011

A two hour marine commercial. Everything cliche about war movies is present here with no exception it feels like. There's nothing exciting about this film except for a couple of well executed sequences and no one to really care for. I feelA two hour marine commercial. Everything cliche about war movies is present here with no exception it feels like. There's nothing exciting about this film except for a couple of well executed sequences and no one to really care for. I feel bad for Aaron Eckhart whose talents are wasted here. I think this movie will be completely watchable by gamers and I am definitely not one of them.… Expand

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grandpajoe6191Sep 22, 2011

What "Battle:LA" tries to portray is the aphorism "The easy day was yesterday". Well, guess what. Mission failed.

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sirky004Jul 29, 2013

This movie is about the squad not the aliens. Actually the trailer is enough for you to know where the stiry of this movie will go. Pretty boring. It's like black hawk down style action with alien-terrorist hybrid with incendiary ammo thatThis movie is about the squad not the aliens. Actually the trailer is enough for you to know where the stiry of this movie will go. Pretty boring. It's like black hawk down style action with alien-terrorist hybrid with incendiary ammo that needs water to get high, as the enemies. I prefer Black Hawk Down: Alien Jellyfish Invasion as the title.… Expand

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Captain_KirkAug 14, 2012

Cliched, derivative, mind numbingly stupid, and doesn't even fall into the same category of 'Stupid but entertaining' like Michael Bay's Transformers movies. Avoid this one.

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Iky009Dec 30, 2013

Tralha voado para todo o lado e com uma história incrivelmente mal feita, e efeitos visuais não tão legai. A Batalha em Los Angeles só serve pra mostrar a superioridade americana.

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marcelgermannNov 7, 2015

Battle Los Angeles
ist ziemlich schlecht, Aaron Eckhart möchte nach the dark knight zurück kehren, doch der Film ist langweilig, ich bin sogar kurz eingeschlafen, dabei sollte eine Alien Invasion spannend sein. Die Charaktere jucken nicht,Battle Los Angeles
ist ziemlich schlecht, Aaron Eckhart möchte nach the dark knight zurück kehren, doch der Film ist langweilig, ich bin sogar kurz eingeschlafen, dabei sollte eine Alien Invasion spannend sein. Die Charaktere jucken nicht, und die Action ist gestreckt, auch die Aliens waren eine Enttäuschung, kein besonderes Design, einfach nichts originelles. Technisch ist der Film jedoch gut, er sieht gut aus und die Effekte sind toll, doch das macht nicht mal einen mittelmäßigen Film… Expand

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smijatovSep 3, 2011

Dear lord. This was painful to watch. As some of the critics pointed out, one really wishes to see LA decimated and have some spectacular visuals, but B:LA fails even at that. Horrible screenplay, paper-thin dialogue, mediocre visual effectsDear lord. This was painful to watch. As some of the critics pointed out, one really wishes to see LA decimated and have some spectacular visuals, but B:LA fails even at that. Horrible screenplay, paper-thin dialogue, mediocre visual effects and rather bad acting across the board. Pointless story, mediocre visuals, poor acting: there is really not that much to look forward to in this film. Definitely a waste of time, but it was not absolutely abhorring, so it can get a 2. But even that is being rather generous.… Expand

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Lizziebeth1_IMDMar 31, 2011

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I did have great hopes for BLA(2011), desperately willing it to be better than Charlie Sheen's The Arrival(1996), and at the very least better than Skyline(2010). Well, for me it actually was a little better than last year's Hy'drau'l'x stinker, but not enough. It suffers similarly from a lack of audience relatability within such a claustrophobic story. Where's that (INTERNATIONAL) focus group when you really needed one?

If anything, this can be said to be a by-the-numbers marine Hoo-Ah film that tries waaaay-too-hard to capture the visceral feel of life as a Marine, but suffers by comparison with The Hurt Locker(2008). Its most obvious major flaw was the overused shaky-cam, constantly filming inches from chiselled jaws.

The forced crying of men on camera I found pointedly ham-fisted; but director Liebesman seemed to handle the role of Michelle Rodriguez, the female Technical Sergeant, with admirably low-key acceptance. Other casting choices showed a glimmer of movie-making ability â… Expand

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BartMar 12, 2011

With the budget they had, you would think they could afford a script with a plot. If you want to see things blow up, this is a film for you. If youy want a good fil;m, not so much.

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WheelyMar 23, 2011

This was a below average alien invasion movie at best. I had really high hopes for this movie but it was more like watching a US Marine advertisement. The same old lines were trotted out about â

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callume123Mar 21, 2011

The worst film I have ever come to watch. After wasting five pound on an entry ticket and another five pound on a bag of minstrels and a coke, watching this poor excuse for a film put me down. I ended up leaving an hour in due to itsThe worst film I have ever come to watch. After wasting five pound on an entry ticket and another five pound on a bag of minstrels and a coke, watching this poor excuse for a film put me down. I ended up leaving an hour in due to its repetitive scenes, horrible acting and cheap special effects. I enjoyed Avatar - a film widely remarked as full of action with a bland storyline - but this is a whole new level of obscenity. I wouldn't be able to name you a single character from the main squad, all I really cared was that they died before the two and a half hours of pathetic movie were over. Okay, so all the marines had the right gear, they acted like marines, and had a couple of rifles that made us shout 'Ha, its the M16 from Call of Duty!' and then realising I would rather be playing that instead of watching the film. As for the tension, it works in a similar way to '2012' the whole film is supposedly so tense that you end up predicting every part of the movie. For example, my friend said to me 'I bet that helicopter will get shot down straight away'... Spoiler Alert: It did. Out of the 7 of us watching, only 2 remained who watched the remainder of the film, met us and summarised it in about two lines. Again, they didn't know any of the names...
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ZacharyMatsonApr 24, 2011

This was for sure one of the most anticipated films of 2011 for me, and I can't say I was pleased. At first you leave the theater thinking, "That was awesome, explosions and action, YEAH!" but after a few hours when you look back on it youThis was for sure one of the most anticipated films of 2011 for me, and I can't say I was pleased. At first you leave the theater thinking, "That was awesome, explosions and action, YEAH!" but after a few hours when you look back on it you say, "What the hell was that movie trying to be?" It's basically the Transformers 2 of 2011.… Expand

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ChipperXSep 6, 2011

Much ado about nothing, unfortunately. Don't get me wrong - I love movies about aliens - I think they're out there somewhere, and eventually we'll meet them - but until then, we'll just imagine them on screen, right? Battle: Los Angeles hasMuch ado about nothing, unfortunately. Don't get me wrong - I love movies about aliens - I think they're out there somewhere, and eventually we'll meet them - but until then, we'll just imagine them on screen, right? Battle: Los Angeles has such a great cast, how could it possibly go wrong? Aaron Eckhart, Bridget Moynahan and Michelle Rodriguez are NOT B movie actors - they are high-caliber Hollywood A-listers - right? Or so I thought when I saw the trailer... But after viewing the movie, I was actually quite angry, because Skyline actually did a better job with less money and NO A-list movie stars. Here's where Battle L.A. went wrong: It spent entirely too much time on character development, and not enough time fleshing out the aliens and their advanced technology. What is an alien invasion flick without aliens and special effects? The deceleration coronas that the spacecraft create before landing were probably the coolest things we saw - besides the energy weapons the aliens used. We are warned of impending danger. We see everyone gathered around their televisions, watching the earth-shattering, unbelievable news. Then, at the climactic moment, we see the aliens rising on the water and eventually taking the beachhead - all from far off - and we think we're in for a fun ride - that never quite takes off. Unfortunately, we are given no exposition regarding the origins of the aliens, and we don't really get a good look at them. We do, however, get a good look at the marines who fight them - and fight them - and fight them - inside their alien technology exoskeleton armor. "Where's the beef?" This movie works best as a Marine recruitment video - not as a special effects blockbuster. By the time the aliens were effectively repelled, I simply didn't care any longer - I just wanted the "Battle" to be over.

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TdoreJun 15, 2011

Too much action, not enough plot. This takes a ton away from the movie as it is. There's no nail biting suspense because there's no story in the first place. All you see is straight gun fire, violence, and nothing at all productive.Too much action, not enough plot. This takes a ton away from the movie as it is. There's no nail biting suspense because there's no story in the first place. All you see is straight gun fire, violence, and nothing at all productive. Basically the plot is very stagnant with nowhere to go. Even the action scenes are poorly made. CG's is equivalent to that of a college student and not a paid professional. Even National Geographic knows CG better than this. In my opinion this movie is basically a low-budget film, with no intention of becoming a masterpiece and shouldn't be watched unless you enjoy heavy gunfire and not much else.… Expand

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MJaquesJul 21, 2011

I paid to see this with friends in a theatre when it came out. Oh my. Suffice to say, it's like watching any action movie you've ever seen before. Just minus any exceptional moments. Not worth seeing unless you enjoy generic rubbish with decent SFX.

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HalfwelshmanSep 15, 2011

I'm not saying every blockbuster has to be original - let's face it, most aren't. But Battle: Los Angeles is beyond unoriginal, it's a cut-and-paste job of numerous far better movies, and it doesn't even try to hide it. You can quite easilyI'm not saying every blockbuster has to be original - let's face it, most aren't. But Battle: Los Angeles is beyond unoriginal, it's a cut-and-paste job of numerous far better movies, and it doesn't even try to hide it. You can quite easily sit in front of this film with a checklist of movie cliches and tick them off as they fly past in quick succession. It's not an irredeemable action flick by any means - the effects are reasonable, the set pieces competent, and Aaron Eckhart growls through his lines like the best of elite military heroes. With even a smidgen of originality, and more than a half-hearted attempt at character development, Battle: L.A. could have been a very fun, brainless thrill-ride. As it is, it's just brainless.… Expand

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ZilcellMay 25, 2012

There are tons of action moments, but there is no reason to watch because the characters are lifeless and there isn't a real story. It is unbearable for me.

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csw12Mar 30, 2012

Acting is dreadful, effects way below average, dialogue is for 2 year olds and a story that is non existent. Add that the camera was shaking like there was a 9.0 earthquake. One diaster of a movie.

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cameronmorewoodNov 8, 2012

Why is Aaron Eckhart, who has shown himself to be a good actor through several fine performances, going along with this garbage? The script is literally trash, and even the stupid moviegoers who are wowed when things go boom boom, will beWhy is Aaron Eckhart, who has shown himself to be a good actor through several fine performances, going along with this garbage? The script is literally trash, and even the stupid moviegoers who are wowed when things go boom boom, will be utterly unsatisfied with the cheapened special effects of the Los Angeles wasteland.… Expand

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AscentJul 20, 2013

In the movie's TV news said that all civilians are evacuated but why the beach was crowded with people and act like a baby when one of the meteor crashes at the Cargo ship.The reason why the aliens invaded earth is because of water.The aliensIn the movie's TV news said that all civilians are evacuated but why the beach was crowded with people and act like a baby when one of the meteor crashes at the Cargo ship.The reason why the aliens invaded earth is because of water.The aliens also weird with it's weapon attached with it's hand.… Expand

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oDjentoJan 3, 2015

This film was a pile of garabage. No character development and introducing useless character to kill them off so it seems emotional. The action scenes in this are even a bore to watch. Some very nice visuals though but other than that thisThis film was a pile of garabage. No character development and introducing useless character to kill them off so it seems emotional. The action scenes in this are even a bore to watch. Some very nice visuals though but other than that this film is awful. Acting is pretty meh too. I can't remember but when i saw it don't recall seeing any efforr at cinematography. Give this a miss. It also felt overly long to me.… Expand

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KamachoMcSaggetMar 13, 2011

I made a solemn vow not to see two movies this year, which were this and Beastly. My friend invited me to see this, and I would take a bullet for that guy, but none the less being shot hurts. This lived up to the hype I had built up in myI made a solemn vow not to see two movies this year, which were this and Beastly. My friend invited me to see this, and I would take a bullet for that guy, but none the less being shot hurts. This lived up to the hype I had built up in my mind. Let me rehash the plot: exposition, hour long battle scene, speech, final battle scene. When I saw the trailers for this, I thought "What is this, Earth Defense Force 2017: The Movie?", but I realize now that I shouldn't have thought that because that would be an insult to Earth Defense Force. The one nice thing I have to say about this movie is that the special effects were good, and I really liked the way the flying saucers break apart into smaller units. At points this movie does deliver, but frankly this movie was so generic and mind numbingly dull that I would rather there be a real alien invasion than have to sit through anything like it again.… Expand

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thedeadpetsMar 12, 2011

First off let me say if you are just looking for fun movie to watch with your buddies this movie is it. As a zone out and laugh with your friends flick, this is a 9/10

If you are critical when it comes to the films you watch then 1/10,First off let me say if you are just looking for fun movie to watch with your buddies this movie is it. As a zone out and laugh with your friends flick, this is a 9/10

If you are critical when it comes to the films you watch then 1/10, because:

It could have been better if the director wasnt trying to become an honorary marine or something. The characters are all overly self-righteous and inept. Also the camera work is **** abysmal. I think that the cinematographer was trying to push some boundary by "breaking the rules" or something but it just makes the production look dumb. Its like he actually thought we would be more engaged because there weren't any Steadicams or track dollies used. Lots of lense flares, midshot zooming, and shaky cam.

The worst part was that it felt like it was supposed to be a character story or something. You can tell that your supposed to feel like your watching Band of Brothers but it feels like your watching The Room. This movie wants to be a Spielberg/Hanks production so bad. Unlike how you feel about Easy Company in B.O.B. this movie made me think that the Marine corps. is made entirely of douche-bags. At one point in the film the entire squad complains that they shouldn't have been forced into combat to save defenseless civilians. Anyone who thinks I am a liberal who hates the military and thus hated this movie is entitled to that opinion but way off. I hated this movie because it isn't made well. Plain and simple.

The reason I didn't hate it completely was that I saw what Lawrence Toppman had said about the film. Spent the entire time picking out what film each piece had been stolen from.… Expand

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butchdeadliftMar 23, 2011

I went to this film on opening night knowing really nothing about it, and i was daydreaming by the end of the movie. The reason this movie was so dull to me was because:
A) I've already seen this movie half a dozen times. Basically it wasI went to this film on opening night knowing really nothing about it, and i was daydreaming by the end of the movie. The reason this movie was so dull to me was because:
A) I've already seen this movie half a dozen times. Basically it was Independence day mixed with a marine ad, mixed with any Michael Bay movie. B) There was no tension in the movie because the alien's weapons had no effect on the marines. C) everyone in the movie was a hero, thus making no one the hero. D) The "Plot" was so predictable I didn't even have to pay attention to know what was going on.

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PatzelionMar 25, 2011

The official reviews were not off in the slightest. Some might have given it more credit than was due. As with many of the users giving this positive reviews; I can only assume you were in the marines, know someone who is in the marines, orThe official reviews were not off in the slightest. Some might have given it more credit than was due. As with many of the users giving this positive reviews; I can only assume you were in the marines, know someone who is in the marines, or fell asleep after the first action scene. The movie builds up the characters in the beginning apparently for no reason. The characters are in no way dear to your heart by only being provided with inconsequential details of their back story in the beginning is the film's only attempt at character development. All could have been forgiven if the action was similar to the first fight scene. I was originally blown away and fully immersed in the combat. Then the rest of the movie happened. The rest of the film is just riddled with awkward dialogue, clunky character direction, and outlandish situations even for an alien movie. Please be my little Marine and pass this movie up.… Expand

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