Review of Beyond Skyline (2017) by Dukejon — 30 Jan 2023
A surprisingly entertaining film. It doesn't win any awards for originality, the plot is cliché driven and the effects are occasionally suspect, but overall I really enjoyed watching this. Firstly it doesn't take itself too seriously and the leads all put in a great job.
Secondly it's well paced and often surprising. You start off thinking it's a movie about escaping from aliens as they attack a city. Then it's about sabotaging an alien spaceship. Then suddenly you're in the far east with a fresh set of characters for the finale.
It kept me guessing as something new kept getting thrown into the mix. If you're looking for a well honed original story to leave you thinking days afterwards then don't watch this. But if you want an enjoyable popcorn flick then switch off your phone, get a six pack from the fridge, put your brain in a jar by the door, and treat yourself to a couple of hours of b movie popcorn fun.
This review of Beyond Skyline (2017) was written by Dukejon on 30 Jan 2023.
Beyond Skyline has generally received mixed reviews.
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