The film initially seems quite promising. It presents a different angle on events that occurred during the invasion depicted in the first Skyline film; specifically, what was happening at ground level within the city itself, rather than from an apartment building vantage point. There's a familiar quality to it that recalls the original movie’s strengths. However, issues arise once the characters enter the alien…

While the performances are notably improved and there's considerably more activity throughout most of its length, _Beyond Skyline_ proves to be significantly stronger than the initial _Skyline_. Still, I hesitate to describe it as genuinely enjoyable. Final rating:★★½ - It had several elements that resonated with me, but ultimately didn’t succeed in coming together effectively.