The ending could maybe have been engaging if it made sense, but even putting the best possible spin on _Skyline_, it still repeatedly commits the cardinal sin of the entertainment industry: Being boring. _Final rating:★½: - Boring/disappointing. Avoid where possible._
Don't look up.
When strange lights descend on the city of Los Angeles, people are drawn outside like moths to a flame where an extraterrestrial force threatens to swallow the entire human population off the face of the Earth. Now the band of survivors must fight for their lives as the world unravels around them.
Top Cast
Eric Balfour
Jarrod
Scottie Thompson
Elaine
David Zayas
Oliver
Donald Faison
Terry
Brittany Daniel
Candice
Crystal Reed
Denise
Neil Hopkins
Ray
J. Paul Boehmer
Colin
Tanya Newbould
Jen
Pam Levin
Pregnant Abductee
Phet Mahathongdy
Airplane Mom / Bartender
Byron McIntyre
Limo Driver
Robin Gammell
Walt
Jackie Marin
Girl in Pool
Tony Black
Guy at Party
Eliza Till
Girl at Party
Reviews
***Aliens attack Earth and seek to SUCK YOUR BRAINS OUT*** A couple (Eric Balfour & Scottie Thompson) visits some friends in Los Angeles when aliens attack the city and they hold up in a posh apartment complex. The other protagonists are played by Brittany Daniel, Donald Faison, Crystal Reed and David Zayas. "Skyline" (2010) combines elements of other Alien invasion flicks like “Independence Day” (1996),…
The story does unfold slowly, but it was far from boring (in my opinion). I'm not sure why they started off with backstory and explaining why the two main characters were at the apartment block. It didn't help the story. I thought the story was well presented and from a Sci-Fi perspective was plausible. The production values were very high with excellent special effects. The feel of the movie was very real and…
FAQ about Skyline
What is Skyline about?
When strange lights descend on the city of Los Angeles, people are drawn outside like moths to a flame where an extraterrestrial force threatens to swallow the entire human population off the face of the Earth. Now the band of survivors must fight for their lives as the world…
When was Skyline released?
Skyline was released in 2010.
What genres does Skyline belong to?
Skyline is categorised as Science Fiction, Action, Thriller.
Who stars in Skyline?
The cast of Skyline includes Eric Balfour, Scottie Thompson, David Zayas, Donald Faison, Brittany Daniel.