When mankind beams a radio signal into space, a reply comes from ‘Planet G’, in the form of several alien crafts that splash down in the waters off Hawaii. Lieutenant Alex Hopper is a weapons officer assigned to the USS John Paul Jones, part of an international naval coalition which becomes the world's last hope for survival as they engage the hostile alien force of unimaginable strength. While taking on the invaders, Hopper must also try to live up to the potential that his brother, and his fiancée's father—an Admiral—expect of him.
In this action-packed naval adventure, humanity must fight for survival against an alien armada unleashed upon the seas. When a fleet of alien spacecraft descends upon Earth, a group of US Navy destroyers, led by Lieutenant Alex Hopper, find themselves in a fierce battle for global dominance. Trapped and outgunned, the sailors must band together to thwart the extraterrestrial invasion and protect their home.
Battleship was met with largely negative reviews from critics, who criticized its nonsensical plot, derivative nature, and over-reliance on spectacle. Audiences also had mixed reactions, with some enjoying the action sequences while others found it to be a shallow imitation of superior science fiction films.
Google audience: Audience reviews suggest that while 'Battleship' offers impressive visual effects and exciting action sequences, many found the plot to be predictable and lacking in originality. Some viewers enjoyed the spectacle and the naval warfare elements, but a common sentiment is that the film struggles with a weak story and underdeveloped characters.
The USS Missouri (BB-63), a retired Iowa-class battleship, plays a crucial role in the film's climax. It is the same ship where the Japanese surrendered to the Allied forces, effectively ending World War II, and is now a museum ship at Pearl Harbor.
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