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Actors: Aaron Eckhart, Ramon Rodriguez, Cory Hardrict, Will Rothhaar, Jim Parrack
Director: Jonathan Liebesman
Los Angeles and other cities around the world are being bombarded by meteors that seem to be slowing down once they hit the earth’s atmosphere. The earth is suddenly being invaded by space aliens that have landed off the shore of LA, and who begin killing everybody along the beach. The military is ordered into action. Marine Staff Sergeant Nantz (Aaron Eckhart), who was about to retire, is reassigned to a new platoon. The platoon, flown by chopper to the forward operating base at Santa Monica Airport, is being led by a new 2nd Lt. Martinez (Ramon Rodriguez). They are sent on a mission to rescue some civilians who are trapped at the police station within alien territory. They only have 3 hours to complete their mission and get out before the Air Force bombs that zone.
I must be totally honest all the “RaRa” patriot nonsense really bored me. Cool concept but completely unoriginal. “Hurt Locker” meets “Green-zone” meets “Independence Day”. Great special effects I suppose, if you have a good telly then you’ll probably enjoy this.
The Robfather summed this up perfectly and I feel the need to share his insight… The American Army must be short applicants to join the forces, this film was probably made to appeal to the younger generation. I can see the headline now… “Join the army now and you might, one day, fight an honest to god extra terrestrial…” Hahahahaha… Brilliant!