Battle: Los Angeles
Columbia Pictures | Release Date: March 11, 2011
5.8
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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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6
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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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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9
Fnatic001Sep 16, 2014
Excellent action movie, sound was awesome and it hardly slows down at all! Right up there with Terminator Salvation and Transformers for me. Would highly recommend
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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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8
Meth-dudeApr 19, 2014
This is a good sic-fi action movie starring a good cast.We can only enjoy this amazing movie.Aaron Eckhart shine as the sergeant Michael Nantz.There is a lot of action and the effects are really good. I recommend this movie.
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6
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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6
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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nick25Nov 18, 2014
its 2014,i only saw part of this movie,and find it absolutely chilling,this is how it may happen,with the goons
who listen on 21cm and attempt to contact aliens,this is what could happen,i've often wondered what a lot
of funny interferenceits 2014,i only saw part of this movie,and find it absolutely chilling,this is how it may happen,with the goons
who listen on 21cm and attempt to contact aliens,this is what could happen,i've often wondered what a lot
of funny interference on short wave radio was,and you simply dont know,the critics,what do they know,nothing except their bank cheques.No one knows whats out there but this could happen.excellent movie.… Expand
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7
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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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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3
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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7
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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Ikereviews1Aug 23, 2019
This movie was a great movie. The critics are idiot. This movie is basically has a lot of action and is the aliens are not these invincible beings despite being ahead of us in tech. This is a good alien invasion and war film. Sure theThis movie was a great movie. The critics are idiot. This movie is basically has a lot of action and is the aliens are not these invincible beings despite being ahead of us in tech. This is a good alien invasion and war film. Sure the characters didn't have enough time in development about their past but it's about how troops go together in war not Shakespeare.… Expand
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metapumpyOct 19, 2019
This movie looked like it could have been quite good, but the facial close-ups and SHAKE-CAM were totally overdone, to the point of making the movie irritating to watch. I gave up on it when the first shootout started. I can't wait for theThis movie looked like it could have been quite good, but the facial close-ups and SHAKE-CAM were totally overdone, to the point of making the movie irritating to watch. I gave up on it when the first shootout started. I can't wait for the current generation of shake-cam directors to move on.… Expand
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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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JakalsDec 3, 2020
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Similar theme but no hum-ha are they friendly etc. attack and then humans defend. Also different in that the main story line is not to destroy but disrupt C&C and then it changes to play out destroy.
Different view of how craft work and more practical in terms of nose, movement more.
Love the movie because it is different… Expand
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