I braved the theaters to see Skyline in all its extra-wide glory. In my opinion, films like this need to be viewed in that kind of setting. But despite how beautiful the movie was shot, no matter how good the acting was, no matter how convincing the CGI effects were, Skyline just didn't deliver.
To summarize: A couple from New York fly out to LA to visit a friend and co-partner in a new business venture. That night they're awakened by strange blue lights, and the fact that their apartment tower is shaking like its in the center of a major earthquake. Truth is, Earth is being invaded by aliens, who are sucking up the human inhabitants for consumption. With really nowhere to go, the four friends are basically sitting ducks waiting for the inevitable to occur.
Halfway through I found myself comparing it Independence Day and Cloverfield, which I'm sure others did as well. Yes, there were a few scary moments (one of which is in the trailer/commercial, and was totally ruined for us. Note to filmmakers - Don't Do That!)
Then ending, however, left me completely dumbstruck. It was a payoff this romance lover never saw coming, but I was struck by its implications. Which is why I'm going to buy me a copy of this flick (second hand), if nothing more but to re-watch it for those last few minutes. Otherwise, my suggestion is that you
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