Technically ambitious, dramatically basic. Still, it’s a major step up from an AvP sequel and delivers all the Saturday night whizz-bang and Sunday morning brain-ripping you could want.
The filmmakers, who go by the unavoidably silly name of The Brothers Strause, have put more thought into designing their invasion than scripting it.
It doesn't approach Battlefield Earth in terms of awfulness but we're within a ray gun's distance.
There are a couple of genuine surprises, and few pretensions about delivering an efficient, popcorn-worthy entertainment.
A dull-witted action flick suitable for undemanding 15-year-olds who haven't seen Independence Day.
Skyline is good for a Razzie if nothing else.
Eric Balfour's Skyline leap of faith
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