Sky Line
Sky Line

Movie spotlight

Sky Line

2015
Movie
74 min
English

The concept of an elevator to space is not new. In the world of Arthur C. Clarke, it is a natural progression. What most people don't know is that men and women around the world are working hard to build it right this moment. Some want to solve the energy crisis, some want easier access to raw materials in the solar system, and some just want to travel to space and gaze upon their home planet. For all of them though, the elevator is more than just a science fiction plot, it is a way of life. Discover what happens when egos and passions collide in a quest to build the impossible.

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IMDb3.1/10
Google Users41%
Director: Dean V. WhiteGenres: Action, Sci-Fi, Thriller

Plot Summary

A massive alien invasion occurs, with colossal alien 'reapers' descending upon Los Angeles to harvest the city's population. A group of survivors, led by a former Marine, must find a way to fight back against the technologically superior alien forces and save humanity from extinction.

Critical Reception

Sky Line received largely negative reviews from critics, who often criticized its derivative plot, low-budget special effects, and weak acting. While some viewers appreciated the ambitious concept, the execution was generally seen as falling short of its potential.

What Reviewers Say

  • The film suffers from unimpressive special effects that detract from the alien invasion premise.

  • The acting is often wooden, failing to bring depth to the characters or the dire situation.

  • A derivative plot that borrows heavily from other science fiction invasion films without offering a fresh perspective.

Google audience: Audience reviews indicate disappointment with the film's budget limitations, particularly regarding the visual effects and overall production value. Many felt the story was unoriginal and failed to deliver a compelling alien invasion narrative.

Fun Fact

The film's production company, The Asylum, is known for creating low-budget "mockbusters" of major studio films, often releasing them around the same time as their big-budget counterparts. Sky Line shares a similar premise to the popular film 'Skyline' (2010).

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