Acorazado
Silverio Palacios, 40, a failed union worker from Veracruz, decides to turn his life around. Tired of earning his money panhandling in the streets, he decides to follow up on a plan that’s been on his friend and union leader's, Alacrán, mind for the longest time. He transforms his old taxi into a makeshift raft and set sail towards Miami to find success in the United States posing as a Cuban immigrant.
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Plot Summary
A fleet of naval warships encounters an alien armada while on a training exercise. The sailors must then battle the extraterrestrials in a desperate fight for survival, using all their might and naval combat prowess to protect the planet from destruction. The fate of humanity hangs in the balance as they confront an enemy far more advanced.
Critical Reception
Battleship received generally negative reviews from critics, who often criticized its nonsensical plot, heavy reliance on special effects over substance, and derivative nature. Audiences were similarly divided, with some enjoying the action-packed spectacle while others found it to be a shallow imitation of better science fiction films.
What Reviewers Say
- Praised for its explosive action sequences and impressive visual effects.
- Criticized for a predictable plot and a lack of meaningful character development.
- Seen as a loud, dumb summer blockbuster that prioritizes spectacle over story.
Google audience: Google users largely found 'Battleship' to be an entertaining, if forgettable, action film. Many appreciated the large-scale special effects and the thrill of the naval battles, though a significant portion felt the story was weak and the characters underdeveloped.
Fun Fact
The film's soundtrack features original music by Steve Jablonsky, who also scored the Transformers film series.
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