They Didn't Come in Peace... They Came in Rude Spaceships: A Look at Battle: Los Angeles
Ever wondered what would happen if a Tuesday afternoon in Los Angeles took a turn for the worse, with the "worse" involving alien invaders in metal squids? Well, wonder no more, because that's the glorious premise of the 2011 film Battle: Los Angeles (also known as "That Movie Where Aaron Eckhart Fights Aliens with a Fridge").
Meteors? Nah, Dude, Those Are Spaceships
The movie kicks off with what appears to be a meteor shower. People are like, "Whoa, cool light show!" But then, surprise! The meteors turn out to be spaceships piloted by unfriendly extraterrestrials with a serious case of the Mondays. These aliens are not here to make friends or swap vacation recipes. They're here to wreak havoc and turn LA into a real bummer zone.
Enter Our Hero: Staff Sergeant Not-So-Retired
Here's where our man Staff Sergeant Michael Nantz (played by the awesome Aaron Eckhart) enters the scene. Nantz is a war veteran fresh off (almost) retiring from the Marines. But duty calls (and apparently retirement plans can be put on hold), and Nantz finds himself leading a squad of Marines right smack dab in the middle of an alien invasion.
Welcome to LA: The New War Zone (with Way Less Palm Trees)
Imagine rush hour traffic, but with exploding buildings and laser beams. That's basically LA during the alien smackdown. Nantz and his crew have to navigate this crazy battlefield, using everything from tanks to refrigerators (seriously, there's a fridge scene) to fight off the invaders.
Is There a Plot? Who Cares, There's Action!
Honestly, the plot isn't exactly Shakespearean. But Battle: Los Angeles is all about the action. It's a popcorn flick, pure and simple. Think big explosions, epic shootouts with alien baddies, and one-liners that are so cheesy they're almost endearing.
So, Should You Watch It?
If you're looking for a thought-provoking sci-fi masterpiece, this might not be it. But if you want to see Aaron Eckhart punch an alien in the face while wielding a crowbar, then Battle: Los Angeles is your jam. Just grab some snacks, settle in, and prepare to laugh, cheer, and maybe cringe a little during this action-packed alien invasion extravaganza.
