Last year we had the alien invasion film 'Skyline' and now we get a very similarly looking film. Much like 'War Of The Worlds' it is a more intimate look at what happens when the earth is invaded.
When critics review a film I sometimes think that they do not look at a film objectively. This film has been receiving lots of bad reviews and in some ways I think it is unfair. Some critics take a high and mighty view of films and if they are not of a certain calibre then they are looked down on. This film is a disaster film, pure and simple. It does not try to be Shakespeare or any more than what it is. Which is a group of marines trying to rescue some people in LA. It is just lots of shoot outs and action. Has there been a disaster film, ever, that has been any more than a series of cliches and stereotypical characters? I tend to think that these types of films need to be viewed in a different way. As a big fun disaster film it does an excellent job. The action scenes are well made and provide lots of excitement and tension as they should. There is very little by way of plot but that is not why you see these films.You see it for the spectacle and excitement. I have to say that I'm a sucker for these types of films and I love big actions scenes with lots of destruction. The producers usually spend the money on the special effects not the plot or cast.
Aaron Eckhart is a highly respected actor who does brilliant work. So you don't mind when he does lesser stuff like this. He has the right look of a marine and brings a great presence as a leader on his way out. He brings a bit of dignity to the proceedings. The rest of the cast are pretty stock characters and they don't have much to work with. Michelle Rodriguez is getting a bit stereotyped which is disappointing.
If you just want a big, fun action film then this is the film for you. As long as you don't go in expecting something intelligent then you should have fun.
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