leafer Posted August 23, 2011 Posted August 23, 2011 Not to be confused with the horrid movie "Battle of Los Angeles" which I accidentally rented because I thought they were the same. Forget the negative reviews, Battle Los Angeles was a pretty dam good Soldier vs Alien flick with non stop action. Having said that, it's Hollywood, and there's to be some nut hugging dialog with a dab of American chest pounding. They also snuck in a smidgen of wtf moments and a butt full of sentimental diarrhea, so just close your ears and go lalalalalalala. Also, I knew it was wishful thinking but I was hoping the aliens would continue to rip the marines a new one right to the very end, but it's Hollywood so I figured the fun had to stop somewhere in the third act. :p I highly recommend it if you're having doubt, as I did, because it earned 34% at rotten tomatoes. Also, Source Code was pretty good as well. ED have been taking my money since 1995. :P
Viper101 Posted August 23, 2011 Posted August 23, 2011 I liked it but yes, it definitely is Hollywood. Like an entire alien species ONLY attacks LA and not some random remote location on earth... riiight. It has some pretty nice visual effects and a decent storyline but overall it is fairly cheesy. I would give it a 7/10 stars. [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC]
Pilotasso Posted August 23, 2011 Posted August 23, 2011 The alien invasion MUST be small enough for the infantry to defeat them, c'mon... .
hassata Posted August 23, 2011 Posted August 23, 2011 Thanks man-it's on pay-per-view on the old box right now. [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC]
Mugenjin Posted August 24, 2011 Posted August 24, 2011 I liked it but yes, it definitely is Hollywood. Like an entire alien species ONLY attacks LA and not some random remote location on earth... riiight. To be fair it was said that they did attack all over the world though and not only LA. That was just the only location depicted in the movie. Anyway I agree it was pretty cheesy, especially the end, but I've seen far worse movies.
Pilotasso Posted August 24, 2011 Posted August 24, 2011 this ones similar coming next year: KsieadPPvJE .
leafer Posted August 24, 2011 Author Posted August 24, 2011 The one thing I cannot stand about these flicks is the way the aliens are beaten. Come on, man, they figured out interstellar space traveling but are always treated as stupid, mindless invaders. ED have been taking my money since 1995. :P
hassata Posted August 24, 2011 Posted August 24, 2011 :D. And why are they always so interested in looking up our asses !? [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC]
muamshai Posted August 24, 2011 Posted August 24, 2011 Ok, let me question and answer: Aliens: We will nuke your planet Human: err...bad idea. Why would you nuke a planet first and then live there. You are genius, and you should know that ecological system of any planet is the key essence of that planet. Aliens: We will eat you. Human: Why??? We are one of the most physically weak creatures on this planet. We also suffer from numerous diseases like heart attack, high cholesterol, obesity. Heck, we even suffer from STDs. Are you sure that you want to eat an ill spices? Why don't you try our cuisine like Italian, French, South Asian? N.B: Fish and Chips is not a cuisine :D Aliens: We will make you our slaves Humans: doh? You have advanced machinery and yet you want to enslave us? You do know that you'll need to feed us and take care of us. Also, we have a bad habit of turn into rebels. Are you sure you can afford it? Aliens: We will abduct your women, and they shall carry our babies. Humans: Please..by all means. You'll regret this decision. Dealing with a human female is more harder than approaching Pluto. etc. etc.. This space is available for your advertisement
112th_Rossi Posted August 24, 2011 Posted August 24, 2011 I thought it was a good Sci Fi movie with a few bits of American melodrama thrown in. The fight on the bridge was cool!
Boberro Posted August 24, 2011 Posted August 24, 2011 (edited) I was about to watch this movie and going to to this, however I checked cast and see there is probably a woman in squad. Why the hell do they always put women in teams? It is almost totally unrealistic for me. I've seen this tendency in Hollywoooood since years. However I will watch it, I like Aliens movies :D Edited August 24, 2011 by Boberro Reminder: Fighter pilots make movies. Bomber pilots make... HISTORY! :D | Also to be remembered: FRENCH TANKS HAVE ONE GEAR FORWARD AND FIVE BACKWARD :D ಠ_ಠ ツ
Frostie Posted August 24, 2011 Posted August 24, 2011 Ok, let me question and answer: Aliens: We will nuke your planet Human: err...bad idea. Why would you nuke a planet first and then live there. You are genius, and you should know that ecological system of any planet is the key essence of that planet. Aliens: We will eat you. Human: Why??? We are one of the most physically weak creatures on this planet. We also suffer from numerous diseases like heart attack, high cholesterol, obesity. Heck, we even suffer from STDs. Are you sure that you want to eat an ill spices? Why don't you try our cuisine like Italian, French, South Asian? N.B: Fish and Chips is not a cuisine :D Aliens: We will make you our slaves Humans: doh? You have advanced machinery and yet you want to enslave us? You do know that you'll need to feed us and take care of us. Also, we have a bad habit of turn into rebels. Are you sure you can afford it? Aliens: We will abduct your women, and they shall carry our babies. Humans: Please..by all means. You'll regret this decision. Dealing with a human female is more harder than approaching Pluto. etc. etc.. :D You forgot, Aliens: We want to build an interstellar car park right through your planet. Human: oh F### I was about to watch this movie and going to to this, however I checked cast and see there is probably a woman in squad. Why the hell do they always put women in teams? In this day and age to be a straight male hero you not only need to kill the baddies and then save someone, you need to lick that someone's face off as well, saving blokes this way just ain't right. :thumbup: "[51☭] FROSTIE" #55 51st PVO "BISONS" Fastest MiG pilot in the world - TCR'10 https://100kiap.org
SUBS17 Posted August 24, 2011 Posted August 24, 2011 The one thing I cannot stand about these flicks is the way the aliens are beaten. Come on, man, they figured out interstellar space traveling but are always treated as stupid, mindless invaders. Probably the two best invasion storys 1 is V the original not the crappy remake. In the original V they take over earth and its upto a disease to kill them off. And the 2nd best although not quite alien vs human is the Clan invasion in Battletech that would make a good movie although for the right effect a movie series would have to start before the clan invasion to get the right effect on the audience. So make 2 movies 1st and then go on that story.:thumbup: [sIGPIC] [/sIGPIC]
leafer Posted August 25, 2011 Author Posted August 25, 2011 I thought it was a good Sci Fi movie with a few bits of American melodrama thrown in. The fight on the bridge was cool! yeap. All the fighting scenes were well done, but the bridge took it to another level. I was about to watch this movie and going to to this, however I checked cast and see there is probably a woman in squad. Why the hell do they always put women in teams? It is almost totally unrealistic for me. I've seen this tendency in Hollywoooood since years. However I will watch it, I like Aliens movies :D Haha. I feel your pain. Well into the movie when she showed up I was like, oh F###! And to make it worst it's Michele Rodriguez. Probably the two best invasion storys 1 is V the original not the crappy remake. In the original V they take over earth and its upto a disease to kill them off. And the 2nd best although not quite alien vs human is the Clan invasion in Battletech that would make a good movie although for the right effect a movie series would have to start before the clan invasion to get the right effect on the audience. So make 2 movies 1st and then go on that story.:thumbup: If you're interested, The Arrival (1996) w/ Charlie Sheen and Alien Hunter (2003) w/James Spader were pretty good low budget films. ED have been taking my money since 1995. :P
LostOblivion Posted August 25, 2011 Posted August 25, 2011 Ok, let me question and answer: Aliens: We will nuke your planet Human: err...bad idea. Why would you nuke a planet first and then live there. You are genius, and you should know that ecological system of any planet is the key essence of that planet. Aliens: We will eat you. Human: Why??? We are one of the most physically weak creatures on this planet. We also suffer from numerous diseases like heart attack, high cholesterol, obesity. Heck, we even suffer from STDs. Are you sure that you want to eat an ill spices? Why don't you try our cuisine like Italian, French, South Asian? N.B: Fish and Chips is not a cuisine :D Aliens: We will make you our slaves Humans: doh? You have advanced machinery and yet you want to enslave us? You do know that you'll need to feed us and take care of us. Also, we have a bad habit of turn into rebels. Are you sure you can afford it? Aliens: We will abduct your women, and they shall carry our babies. Humans: Please..by all means. You'll regret this decision. Dealing with a human female is more harder than approaching Pluto. etc. etc.. +1! Genius! Haha... Nice plane on that gun... OS764 P930@4 MBUD3R M6GB G5870 SSDX25 CAntec1200 HTMHW
hitman Posted August 25, 2011 Posted August 25, 2011 The reason why they put females in combat platoons is because it gives men something to fight for. Its pretty true, actually, when you think about it. Nagging Naudia/Bitching Betty, nurses, pinups on bombers...females are ALWAYS in combat, whether they are there or not. Dont believe me? They let women serve aboard ships now. Guess why? ITS NOT OK TO BE GAY UNDER WAY IN THE NAVY! You might not like the surprise buttsecks. :music_whistling:
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