Oh dear, another self-aggrandising "Isn't America great?!" overhyped trash US movie. More about a 'gung ho' marine unit than the aliens they fight off, this film has cliche after cliche.. "Outstanding marine!!" "Hoo-rah!!" Might be ok for kids I suppose but perhaps too gory? Save your money. 3/10
Hey guys! I've got a great idea for a movie! Here's the pitch: War of the Worlds meets Black Hawk Down! Its a sure thing! Helluva recruitment ad for the US Marines too - shout "Retreat? Hell no, we just got here"!
Throw in some shaky camera work, some civilians in peril along for the ride with the unit to give the audience someone to care about and show that Marines are human too, lots of kick-ass combat and CGI shock and awe, and we’ve got it made! Exclamation mark! We can then bring out the shoot ‘em up video game and make a real killing.
Don’t get me wrong – it’s a perfect Friday night popcorn-munching, brain-parked-outside all-action spectacular. So don’t waste any time looking for plotlines, consistency, characterisation – or your console buttons.
