BATTLESHIP
USA, 2012
Director: Peter Berg
9/10
The movie has a wonderful 90s feel to it, comparable to stuff like "The Rock" or "ID4", and from the first to the last minute, it's fun and entertaining without ever getting boring. It's packed with terrific action sequences, visual stunning CGI effects and many incredibly thrilling scenes, but also full of hilarious moments and super-funny dialogue.
Highlights: the 'Chicken Burrito" opening, the cool-looking aliens, the uber-awesome alien spaceship, every single ship vs. alien spaceship scene, the awesome special effects, the Battleship game tie-in and, best of all, the uber-awesome scene before the final battle with AC/DC's "Thunderstruck" playing in the background.
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Omg this movie is a miracle! I walked into the theater to see some silly alien-invasion trash, and walked out completly blown away by one of the greatest and most enjoyable action movies in a long time: "Battleship", an absolutely amazing summer popcorn blockbuster, directed by Peter Berg ("Very Bad Things", "Friday Night Lights"), written by the Hoeber Brothers ("Whiteout", "Red").
The movie has a wonderful 90s feel to it, comparable to stuff like "The Rock" or "ID4", and from the first to the last minute, it's fun and entertaining without ever getting boring. It's packed with terrific action sequences, visual stunning CGI effects and many incredibly thrilling scenes, but also full of hilarious moments and super-funny dialogue.
The character development is fabulous (I loved almost every single character) and the actors all delivered cool performances, especially Taylor Kitsch (very believable), Tadanobu Asano (simply cool), Liam Neeson (powerful as always), Peter MacNicol (lol) and Rihanna (pretty badass).
Steve Jablonsky's epic soundtrack is outstanding and the cinematography is just beautiful.
Highlights: the 'Chicken Burrito" opening, the cool-looking aliens, the uber-awesome alien spaceship, every single ship vs. alien spaceship scene, the awesome special effects, the Battleship game tie-in and, best of all, the uber-awesome scene before the final battle with AC/DC's "Thunderstruck" playing in the background.
Hands down, "Battleship" is a kick-ass must-see action flick. Grab some popcorn, turn off your brain, lean back and enjoy - you'll have a blast!
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Really surprised to hear the positive review, sounds like mindless fun, still unsure if I will see it when it hits stateside.
ReplyDeleteGlad it turned out so well...gotta admit I didn't see a lot of cinematic potential in the game, but if it works, it works! Cheers!
ReplyDeleteI love that you are so enthusiastic about the film!
ReplyDeleteI thought it was just okay - I didn't think it was a bad film it essentially copied the rule book to the extent it was bordering on boring!!
Rihanna was pretty badass though
On another day with I probably wouldn't loved it
K :-)
Hmmm.. I haven't even heard of this movie before. I'm not sure if I'll see this because I'm not a fan of Alien movies.
ReplyDeleteVery surprised to read a glowing review, from the trailer this looks absolute horseshit! It doesn't help that I always think of Bill and Ted's Bogus Journey and can just hear Death saying "Hit! It's a hit! You have sunk my battleship!"
ReplyDeleteI wanted to see this so much! Sounds like your typical sci-fi action flick I can enjoy!
ReplyDeleteWow, seriously? I still can not believe it's that good. I have to see it for myself. Great review, though.;)
ReplyDelete@Daniel:
ReplyDeleteMindless fun it is :) Go watch it, you might enjoy it as much as me.
@Craig:
Well, it has nearly nothing to do with the game - I guess that's why it's so good :D
@Karina:
ReplyDeleteHaha, I love my enthusiasm too :D
I didn't want to enjoy it that much, but in the end I couldn't help it. I was almost disappointed when the movie ended, because I didn't want it to end :)
@Jen:
It's not an alien movie, it's a super-badass action-flick packed with fire, explosions, fight scenes and stuff. Give it a chance!
@Russ:
ReplyDeleteLOL :)
Yeah, the trailers look lame - but believe me, the movie is soooo much better than the sucky trailers. Popcorn cinema at its best!
@Kai:
Go watch it ASAP. I guess you might enjoy it as much as I did.
@George:
ReplyDeleteWell, IMO it IS that good. After the movie ended I immediately wanted to rewatch it :)