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Battle: Los Angeles is a modern day alien invasion movie. However, this film is unique in that its story is told strictly from the military’s point of view. The film begins 24 hours prior to the attacks, when mysterious meteor-like objects are seen in the skies over Los Angeles. However, these things aren’t falling like normal meteors, because they are decelerating before impact. The attacks begin when these alien objects start firing at and killing the people at Santa Monica Beach. The military soon comes to the realization that these aliens are trying to colonize Earth, because our planet is covered in liquid H2O, a very valuable resource. Unfortunately for us, the first step in a colonization is to wipe out the indigenous beings. In the ensuing battle, the American military uses all its strength and power to no avail. It seems as though the alien forces are unbeatable. That remains true until we discover and exploit their weaknesses. After that point, mankind’s victory is all but inevitable.

Some noticeable faces in the movie include Aaron Eckhart, who plays SSgt. Michael Nantz, Michelle Rodriguez, who plays TSgt. Elena Santos, and Bridget Moynahan, who plays a Veterinarian civilian. While they all played their parts well, I wouldn’t say that any of them had their best performance in Battle: Los Angeles. An example of this would be when SSgt. Michael Nantz gives a speech to rally his few remaining troops against the onslaught of alien invaders. This speech simply didn’t come out as powerfully as it should have. However, most of this movie is filled with non-stop action that is fun to watch. I personally enjoyed seeing the technology and weaponry the aliens used against our military. The grunts on the ground were covered in impenetrable armor. There were also airborne drones that used our radio signals to find and destroy us. This may be examples of technology that our real-life military may soon possess.

While Battle: Los Angeles was a fun movie to watch, I wouldn’t say it was worth the high price of theater admission. It’s actually a great movie to watch at home with family and friends, so I’d recommend waiting a few months until its available at RedBox kiosks or on Netflix to rent or stream.

Until then, you can check out it’s trailer below: