

Even better, it’s a very positive salute to the U.S. Best of all, BATTLE: LOS ANGELES is a totally compelling, brilliantly directed movie that’s absolutely riveting. That said, there is plenty of sci fi thrills and special effects to keep fans happy.

Complications ensue when the platoon discovers there won’t be any air strike – the aliens have wiped out the local forward base.īATTLE: LOS ANGELES is more of a war movie than a science fiction thriller. Trying to get back, and fend off the aliens, will be harder than anyone imagined. The platoon and the civilians desperately try to make it back to the evacuation zone. They find some civilians, including three children, but the area is infested with alien soldiers. The platoon is sent to a police station in Santa Monica, to retrieve some stranded civilians before the Air Force starts bombing the whole area. Jason Lockett, who lost his brother under Nantz’s command. Martinez and the other platoon members are wary of Nantz, however, especially Cpl. Nantz is immediately put back into active duty under a green second lieutenant named Martinez.

Then, an alien invasion hits major cities around the world, including Los Angeles. After losing his platoon during a firefight in Iraq, Nantz decides to retire. The story focuses on Staff Sergeant Michael Nantz, played by Aaron Eckhart in his best role so far. There is abundant PG-13 foul language and lots of intense battle violence, however, so extreme caution is advised. It’s a stirring, patriotic salute to the brave men and women of the United States Marine Corps. Marines fighting off an alien invasion of Southern California. Content:īATTLE: LOS ANGELES is a spectacular, passionate and poignant science fiction movie about U.S. BATTLE: LOS ANGELES has plenty of PG-13 foul language and lots of intense battle violence, however, so extreme caution is advised. In fact, we haven’t seen this good, inspiring and patriotic war movie in years. They find some civilians, but the area is infested with alien soldiers.īATTLE: LOS ANGELES is a totally compelling, brilliantly directed movie that’s absolutely riveting. Martinez and the other platoon members are wary of Nantz, especially Cpl.

The story focuses on Staff Sergeant Michael Nantz, played superbly by Aaron Eckhart. BATTLE: LOS ANGELES is a spectacular, passionate, surprisingly poignant movie about U.S.
