Director Jonathan Liebesman does not waste much time on back story, giving us just enough to know that our characters are real. Beginning with news reports that an armada of historic proportions has begun an invasion in multiple countries, but soon we find ourselves 24 hours prior for character introductions. We find Sgt. Michael Nantz running on the beach, only to be passed by the younger, faster Marines of his platoon. Several more Marines are introduced in a similar manner, showing the audience their human side before the battle begins.
Sgt. Michael Nantz, played by Aaron Ekart, is tasked to help lead a small platoon into the alien territory to rescue some civilians trapped in a police station. The platoon is lead by 2nd Lt. William Martinez, who is fresh out of Officer Training School, into battle with no combat experience. The platoon is later joined by Sgt. Elena Santos, played by Michelle Rodriguez, from the Air Force.
The special effects are top notch, with only a few instances that feel fake. The camera doesn't spend much time on the aliens, which helps with the believability factor. There is constant movement, giving the film a gritty documentary feel. A lot of attention was given to the combat behavior of the Marines, from the way the hold their rifles to their calling out commands, it feels as though you are watching a real group of Marines fight an invading horde of aliens.
This movie has everything that one looks for in action sci-fi, big explosions, big special effects, guns, and more explosions.
I give this movie two thumbs up. Why because I have two thumbs and it was good.
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