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Posted: 4/26/2024 11:42:34 PM EDT
[#1]
My wife and her grandmother wanted to see some movie about some English royalty who had a speech impediment. We walked in and I saw a poster Battle Los Angeles and said "I'm going to that."
Seems like now the hero of every movie is a SEAL. Used to be action heroes were "former Marines" or "in Nam" I though it was a great movie |
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Posted: 4/26/2024 11:49:34 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Aimless: My wife and her grandmother wanted to see some movie about some English royalty who had a speech impediment. We walked in and I saw a poster Battle Los Angeles and said "I'm going to that." Seems like now the hero of every movie is a SEAL. Used to be action heroes were "former Marines" or "in Nam" I though it was a great movie Colin Firth in "The King's Speech" isn't bad, it's just a different climate. |
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Posted: 4/26/2024 11:52:19 PM EDT
[#3]
Great movie. I've always enjoyed it.
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Posted: 4/26/2024 11:53:02 PM EDT
[Last Edit: Bigger_Hammer]
[#4]
So... what was up with the Giant Laser Designator that looked like it was plugged into some external power source?
I know that Ground based Laser Designators exist for Forward Air Controllers, but just not sure how "portable" that big old gizmo or the power source / battery to run it would it was but it definitely was a plot point for the big finale. Bigger_Hammer 
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Posted: 4/27/2024 12:01:02 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Bigger_Hammer: So... what was up with the Giant Laser Designator that looked like it was plugged into some external power source? I know that Ground based Laser Designators exist for Forward Air Controllers, but just not sure how "portable" that big old gizmo or the power source / battery to run it would it was but it definitely was a plot point for the big finale. Bigger_Hammer https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/AN/PEQ-1_SOFLAM . . . or, at least, as much as they could find of it in the rubble of the Santa Monica FOB |
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Posted: 4/27/2024 12:15:19 AM EDT
[#6]
Went to see it in the theater. One of my favorites!
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Posted: 4/27/2024 12:31:33 AM EDT
[#7]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By EvoXGunner: Went to see it in the theater. One of my favorites! Same. I thought enough of it to buy the Blu-ray. |
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WA, USA
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Posted: 4/27/2024 1:15:39 AM EDT
[#8]
Great action movie.
loved the frag in the pool. |
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Posted: 4/27/2024 1:20:38 AM EDT
[#9]
I wish they'd made sequels. Like, Battle Scranton, or Battle Oklahoma City. I'd watch those.
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MI, USA
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Posted: 4/27/2024 1:21:30 AM EDT
[#10]
It was nice to see them actually run out of ammo and make mag changes.
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Posted: 4/27/2024 2:03:52 AM EDT
[#11]
One of those overall, decent popcorn flicks.
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Posted: 4/27/2024 2:07:35 AM EDT
[#12]
Originally Posted By Stoop: So people still rip the piss out of this movie or has it finally got some of that Starship Troopers like cult vibe behind it? I watch it at least a couple of times a year and love it, the action scenes are superb! I’d say neither. I like it. It’s not too cheesy, it’s not too removed from ‘maybe…’ |
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Posted: 4/27/2024 3:03:03 AM EDT
[#13]
Fuggit. I read half of page 1 of this thread, broke out the movie and rewatched it.
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Posted: 4/27/2024 3:52:26 AM EDT
[#14]
It's a USMC recruiting movie and I love it
 Too bad there wasn't a part 2 or other movies that spawned from it with battles taking place elsewhere. |
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Posted: 4/27/2024 4:03:43 AM EDT
[#15]
"They're retreating!" "Advance!"   Battle: Los Angeles - Defeating the Aliens Scene (10/10) | Movieclips |
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FL, USA
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Posted: 4/27/2024 6:57:22 AM EDT
[#16]
It was ok, nothing special.
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Posted: 4/27/2024 8:06:35 AM EDT
[#17]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Subpar: It's better than Band of Brothers. Uhhhh, no. |
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Posted: 4/27/2024 8:09:05 AM EDT
[#18]
I saw it in the theater, then purchased it as soon as it was available on DVD. I was disappointed it did not get a sequel.
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Posted: 4/27/2024 8:13:13 AM EDT
[#19]
The alien invaders seemed to know about getting infantry tactics and armor support, with their walking Anti tank gun
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Posted: 4/27/2024 8:21:41 AM EDT
[#20]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Boom_Stick: A little overly dramatic at times but I still like. I like battleship too. The scene where they prep the boat while AC/DCs playing rocks  Don't get any more 'murica than stealing an Iowa to go shoot aliens in the face while Thunderstruck plays.... don't think about it too much....just....let it happen... I like Battle LA too.... |
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Posted: 4/27/2024 8:27:13 AM EDT
[#21]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Boom_Stick: A little overly dramatic at times but I still like. I like battleship too. The scene where they prep the boat while AC/DCs playing rocks My granddaughter (11), and I watched both Battleship and BLA last Sunday. She liked both, but said BLA was her favorite of the two. |
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MO, USA
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Posted: 4/27/2024 8:31:56 AM EDT
[#22]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By ZippZ: I can't wait for the sequel where it's an all female squad. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By ZippZ: Originally Posted By FoxtrotTWONovember: whens part 2? lol I can't wait for the sequel where it's an all female squad. At least one has to be in a wheelchair, one needs to have Downs Syndrome and one needs to be a pregnant man. |
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MO, USA
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Posted: 4/27/2024 8:32:28 AM EDT
[#23]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Max429: All except that fast and furious chick, hate her in any movie. If she were a woman I’d screw her brains out. |
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TN, USA
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Posted: 4/27/2024 8:34:10 AM EDT
[#24]
Good to see our President in Olympus has Fallen was a retired Marine NCO. It's a fun movie.
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Posted: 4/27/2024 8:34:56 AM EDT
[#25]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Subpar: It's better than Band of Brothers.  |
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Posted: 4/27/2024 8:35:03 AM EDT
[#26]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Michaelson: I always liked it. This |
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Posted: 4/27/2024 8:38:50 AM EDT
[#27]
An excellent, very entertaining movie even if it is full of Marines.
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USA
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Posted: 4/27/2024 8:39:59 AM EDT
[#28]
I thought the cgi was done very well.
I don’t normally watch Oscar nominated movies anyway, so for me, it was great. |
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Posted: 4/27/2024 8:42:47 AM EDT
[Last Edit: hoodonit00]
[#29]
I think for the most part people like the movie. Usually gets many more positive responses on here than negative. Hell we have members who think Lord Of The Rings is horrible.
ETA Speaking of LOTR. Supposed to be coming back to theaters in June. |
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Posted: 4/27/2024 8:55:14 AM EDT
[#30]
That movie feels like one long cutscene
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Posted: 4/27/2024 8:59:22 AM EDT
[#31]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By R2point0: Good old fashioned bug-eyed monster science fiction. If I'd change anything, it would be to get rid of the talking head on the TV. We don't need to know about why the BEM's are here, just that they are trying to kill everyone. The back story on the captain was sort of lame and melodramatic, but necessary I guess. Just don't overthink it and enjoy the weapons fire and alien wasteage. IIRC, the back story on why the ETs came here gives the reason that they could be defeated by mere earthlings. |
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Posted: 4/27/2024 9:04:32 AM EDT
[#32]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Boom_Stick: A little overly dramatic at times but I still like. I like battleship too. The scene where they prep the boat while AC/DCs playing rocks Fuckin a man, makes the hair stand up on the back of my neck every time, I toured Mighty Mo with my Dad way back in the 70's when she was moored in Seattle, love that ship! |
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TX, USA
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Posted: 4/27/2024 9:16:22 AM EDT
[#33]
I liked it and actually saw it in the theater.
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Posted: 4/27/2024 9:26:31 AM EDT
[#34]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By MMcCall: My son's a Pendleton Marine, that movie is porn to him. So, the Marines have this one as their recruiting commercial and the Navy has Top Gun, which one for the Air Force and the Army? |
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Posted: 4/27/2024 9:35:38 AM EDT
[#35]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By bssrf4: I found it to be fun and enjoyable. This, I liked it, and the good guys win...OOrah! |
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Posted: 4/27/2024 9:48:12 AM EDT
[#36]
I like it, never saw it in the theater. First time I watched it, I wondered why I never saw it in the theater. One of those movies that I can watch again, if I see it on.
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Posted: 4/27/2024 9:48:26 AM EDT
[#37]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By TX_Road_Warrior: I wish they'd made sequels. Like, Battle Scranton, or Battle Oklahoma City. I'd watch those. (Then send them to Philly.) |
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Posted: 4/27/2024 10:05:35 AM EDT
[#38]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By SiVisPacem: I've always enjoyed it. It isn't perfect, but it's good for an occasional watch. ]
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Posted: 4/27/2024 10:08:24 AM EDT
[#39]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Michaelson: I always liked it. Especially one of the beginning scenes, where the young guys out ran the Sergeant...lol. Reminded me of me getting old. Great movie. I like movies like that - felt like an adrenaline ride that didn't move toooo fast. |
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Posted: 4/27/2024 10:08:36 AM EDT
[#40]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By bssrf4: I found it to be fun and enjoyable. |
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Posted: 4/27/2024 10:11:43 AM EDT
[#41]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By S58DRIVER: I liked District 9 even moar better Just kidding District 9 is an awesome movie. It perfectly captures the mood and cultur of South Africa when I was there in '88-90.
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Posted: 4/27/2024 10:13:36 AM EDT
[#42]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By S58DRIVER: I liked District 9 even moar better Idk, District 9 was sad....especially at the end, I almost cried. |
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Posted: 4/27/2024 10:15:24 AM EDT
[#43]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Boom_Stick: A little overly dramatic at times but I still like. I like battleship too. The scene where they prep the boat while AC/DCs playing rocks Uggh.... I "thought" I liked Battleship, until I saw it again a few years ago - what a stoopid movie. The two leading hunks is the only thing that kinda makes it watchable. |
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Posted: 4/27/2024 10:20:41 AM EDT
[#44]
I've never seen it
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Posted: 4/27/2024 10:23:28 AM EDT
[#45]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By G_S: https://i.imgur.com/0jmjbe7.jpeg https://i.imgur.com/wDlRiT4.jpeg https://i.imgur.com/8Lic2ey.jpeg Any stories from on set? Great pics. Thanks for posting them. I had no idea that apartment pool scene was a sound stage, crazy. |
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FL, USA
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Posted: 4/27/2024 10:25:03 AM EDT
[#46]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By rodical: Marines killing aliens, what could be better... Which is ironic seeing that the Marine Corps is about 40% Illegal Aliens. |
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TX, USA
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Posted: 4/27/2024 10:26:46 AM EDT
[#47]
I liked it, some of the plot didn't make much sense, not enough fleeing refugees for example. You don't evac an entire metropolis with a couple of Huey's in a single morning.
The scene where they use a slide projector as a laser designator is my favorite. How the alien ships flew is another. Same flight method they used for the Star Wars program's satellite interceptor. |
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FL, USA
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Posted: 4/27/2024 10:47:10 AM EDT
[Last Edit: fuzzy03cls]
[#48]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Michaelson: I always liked it. So do I...... It's like watching Aliens but on earth. In fact I may blast it later on my surround system. |
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NH, USA
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Posted: 4/27/2024 10:50:26 AM EDT
[#49]
Jist seemed like a recruitment video to me.
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Posted: 4/27/2024 10:53:29 AM EDT
[Last Edit: wormgod]
[#50]
Went with my brother to see it in the theater. He's a retired pendleton Marine. We both loved it.
I think ill watch it again right now if I can find it streaming somewhere. |
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