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Skylines
2020 113 min Lithuania, Spain, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, United States of America R 18+
★5.4
Science Fiction, Action, Thriller
Director: Liam O'Donnell
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Description
When a virus threatens to turn the now earth-dwelling friendly alien hybrids against humans, Captain Rose Corley must lead a team of elite mercenaries on a mission to the alien world in order to save what's left of humanity.
Budget:
$70M
Worldwide:
$170,581
Starring
Lindsey Morgan
Actor
Jonathan Howard
Actor
Daniel Bernhardt
Actor
Awards
1 win total
Key opinion
Skylines is a divisive low-budget science fiction entry that serves as a high-octane, action-heavy conclusion to the trilogy. While fans appreciate its fast pacing, ambitious world-building, and solid visual effects for its price point, critics dismiss it as a derivative, narrative-thin B-movie with flat characterizations.
| Production | The film succeeds in delivering impressive, high-quality visual effects and action choreography despite its constrained budget. | |
| Acting | Lindsey Morgan anchors the film with a committed, capable performance as a warrior, even when the script fails to provide depth. | |
| Originality | The film frequently relies on derivative plot structures and archetypes borrowed heavily from established sci-fi classics like Aliens. | |
| Screenplay | The narrative is plagued by thin character motivations and disjointed subplots that hinder the overall coherence of the story. | |
| Pacing | Opinions on the runtime and pacing are split: some find the relentless, action-oriented momentum engaging, while others feel the film is unnecessarily prolonged and disjointed. |