Skylines
Skylines

Skylines

2020Movie113 minEnglish

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.

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IMDb5.7/10
Rotten Tomatoes36%
Google Users38%
Director: Liam O'DonnellGenres: Science Fiction, Action, Thriller

Plot Summary

In the aftermath of an alien invasion, a virus threatens to wipe out humanity. A specialized military unit, led by Captain Rose Corley, must venture to an alien planet to find a cure. However, they discover that the aliens are not the true enemy, and a greater threat looms.

Critical Reception

Skylines received mixed to negative reviews from critics, with many citing its predictable plot and uninspired action sequences. However, some praised its visual effects and ambitious world-building, particularly for a film with a modest budget.

What Reviewers Say

  • While visually competent for its budget, the film suffers from a derivative script and uninspired pacing.
  • The plot feels recycled from previous installments, offering little in the way of originality.
  • Despite its flaws, some viewers appreciated the continuation of the established alien-invasion narrative.

Google audience: Audience reception was generally lukewarm, with many finding the story to be predictable and lacking in genuine excitement. Some viewers enjoyed the continuation of the series and the special effects.

Fun Fact

The film is a sequel to 'Beyond Skyline' (2017) and 'Skyline' (2010), forming a trilogy that explores the alien invasion narrative from different perspectives and timeframes.

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2 reviews
Per Gunnar Jonsson

Per Gunnar Jonss...

Maybe you have to be a bit more of a science fiction fan than most to like this movie but, personally, I do not really understand why its ratings seems to be so poor? Sure it is not great but I rather enjoyed it. The movie takes place a ...
Kamurai

Kamurai

Not a good watch, won't watch again, and can't recommend. I was so excited to see Lindsey Morgan (Raven, "The 100") in a thing, and a cool looking alien dystopian thing at that. They almost immediate thrashed my dreams. Apparently ...