Battle: Los Angeles
When once distant UFOs become a terrifying threat and an alien invasion force begins attacking Earths major costal and riverside cities, a U.S Marine staff sergeant and his team are sent into battle only to find they must take it upon themselves to defeat an unknown enemy and protect what remains of Los Angeles.
Critics Sentiment
Nantz guides missile strike destroying alien command module
Lockett confronts Nantz about his brother's death in Iraq
The film drops significantly during the emotional character drama between Lockett and Nantz before recovering for the final action climax.
Battle: Los Angeles delivers solid action sequences and impressive special effects that reviewers consistently praised, particularly during intense combat scenes and the climactic battle. However, the film suffers from predictable war movie cliches, weak dialogue, and underdeveloped characters that drag down the quieter dramatic moments. Most critics appreciated it as mindless entertainment that succeeded as a 'Black Hawk Down with aliens' experience, even while acknowledging its lack of originality.
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Aaron Eckhart
Michael Nantz
Ramón Rodríguez
William Martinez
Will Rothhaar
Cpl. Lee Imlay
Michael Peña
Joe Rincon
Bridget Moynahan
Michelle
Noel Fisher
Pfc. Shaun Lenihan
Joey King
Kirsten
Beth Keener
Kathy Martinez
Jessica Heap
Jessy
Cory Hardrict
Cpl. Jason Lockett
Jim Parrack
Peter Kerns
Gino Anthony Pesi
Cpl. Nick Stavrou
Ne-Yo
Kevin Harris
James Hiroyuki Liao
Steven Mottola
Adetokumboh M'Cormack
Corpsman Jibril Adukwu
Bryce Cass
Hector Rincon
Michelle Rodriguez
Elena Santos
Neil Brown Jr.
LCpl. Richard Guerrero
Taylor Handley
LCpl. Corey Simmons
Lucas Till
Cpl. Scott Grayston
Crew
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