Title: RETREAT HELL
Product review: In all actuality, BATTLE : LOS ANGELES is a John Wayne war movie with aliens filling in for the commies. On that level, the movie is a testosterone celebration of the USA and the Marines.The gung-ho bravado of the soldiers and involved civilians is big, loud, frenetic and full of exciting battle scenes and heroic acts. It captures the viewer right away and in spite of the expected cliches, it is a rousing spectacle.The alien invaders are reminiscent of DISTRICT 9 and SKYLINE. The actors' roles are limited but they perform admirably especially Aaron Eckhart, Ramon Rodriguez, Bridget Moynahan and Michael Pena. The jittery camera work is effective and the special effects outstanding.BATTLE LOS ANGELES is a well done action film with a sci-fi twist but is really an Iwo Jima for the new millenium.
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