It's hard to believe just how little recognition Battle LA has gotten.

It’s hard to think of a movie that hasn't gotten the recognition it deserves more than this one.

I can't understand why this one gets such poor marks and a low Rotten Tomatoes rating because Battle: Los Angeles is really good! It presents an invasion story with a level of realism that sets it apart from other movies in the genre. What’s striking is how believable it feels, portraying what a real alien invasion might actually be like. You won't find any exaggerated heroes here; instead, there are just brave indiv…

_Battle: Los Angeles_ arrived in 2011, and according to Wikipedia, it’s classified as a “military science fiction apocalyptic action film.” That's quite a combination of genres, but surprisingly, they manage to make it work. The official synopsis explains the plot like this: _The Earth is under attack by an unidentified force. As cities around the world crumble, Los Angeles becomes humanity's final defense in a co…

I feel pulled in different directions when it comes to movies with a lot of violence. I don’t actively seek out films depicting actual historical battles because I'm aware that real people—sons, daughters, siblings, parents, even children—suffered death or physical and mental harm. The thought of re-experiencing those tragic (even if brave) deaths is too upsetting for me. However, present me with a story abou…