March is an odd time for movies. Studios typically try to get films out that seem like big summer blockbusters, but don’t have big directors or as big of a built-in audience as a Harry Potter or superhero movie would. Maybe that’s why they chose March 11th to release Battle: Los Angeles. After seeing this new trailer, I’d say it looks like it could hold its own against anything next summer can throw at it, at least based on it’s visuals.
I’m excited about the premise of a Black Hawk Down styled Alien invasion movie. The cinematography in the trailer looks great, and I love how surprised everyone seems when the ‘meteors’ turn out to be invaders. I’d love an alien invasion movie that feels real.
Sadly, that’s probably why the ending to Battle: LA will be disappointing. I doubt it will have a terrible, depressing ending (which it should, based on the Alien tech in that trailer). Does that mean Battle: LA will be another alien invasion movie where the aliens miraculously die off, or do we just get lucky? Anyway, I guess if 98% of the movie is awesome, I can deal with a disappointing ending. I know not everyone is as morbid as me.
Seriously though, how can those aliens not win?
