Review of Skyline (2010) by Lisa O — 08 Oct 2011

Just ok alien invasion movie, nothing spectacular or particularly new. It's no Independence Day!

This review of Skyline (2010) was written by Lisa O on 08 Oct 2011.

Skyline has generally received negative reviews.

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