tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1693330349830368642.post3052346569095365738..comments2023-09-24T10:01:27.236-04:00Comments on Roland's Codex: Movies: Battle: LASimeonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11435940295167464898noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1693330349830368642.post-87909895590085303042011-03-13T20:02:59.055-04:002011-03-13T20:02:59.055-04:00I just saw the movie yesterday, and agree, there&#...I just saw the movie yesterday, and agree, there's a lot of trite and cliched stuff in it. However, the fact that they basically tried to marry BLACKHAWK DOWN with aliens in LA is, in itself, interesting, and overall I think the film succeeds in what it is trying to do. The two biggest weaknesses in the film are characterization (only Aaron Eckhart's character really achieves any depth and the civilians only just barely dodge walking-plot-coupon status) and the overwrought dialogue. I think they pushed too hard in the script, and should have cut back a bit on the melodrama.<br /><br />It never fails to amuse me how America always figures out how to beat the invaders first (cf. INDEPENDENCE DAY).<br /><br />This idea would have gotten a better treatment as an HBO miniseries than a film. That way, the characters would have gotten the opportunity to become more fleshed out and developed, making the audience care about them more. A two-hour flick really isn't enough to get me to care about a squad of troops, especially if 90% of the time is spent in combat scenes.Dave Cesaranohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01454928720043301400noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1693330349830368642.post-14989414708218984052011-03-12T10:24:39.994-05:002011-03-12T10:24:39.994-05:00Thanks! Although I always say - watch it and decid...Thanks! Although I always say - watch it and decide for yourself.Simeonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11435940295167464898noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1693330349830368642.post-15134502349340657872011-03-12T02:55:07.831-05:002011-03-12T02:55:07.831-05:00Nice read. For what's its worth it put me off ...Nice read. For what's its worth it put me off from watching it since your view of Skyline was completely identical to mine. Keep up the good work.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14608584302234122743noreply@blogger.com