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Skyline

Name: Skyline
Genre: Sci-Fi, Thriller
Released: November 12, 2010
Duration: 94 min
Rating: 26
Cast: Donald Faison, Eric Balfour, Scottie Thompson

2010

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Generally unfavorable reviews based on 18 Critics

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Generally unfavorable reviews based on 262 Ratings

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SKYLINE

Movie Details & Credits

Universal Pictures | Release Date: November 12, 2010 | PG-13

Starring: Donald Faison, Eric Balfour, Scottie Thompson

Summary: Strange lights descend on the city of Los Angeles, drawing people outside like moths to a flame where an extraterrestrial force threatens to swallow the entire human population off the face of the Earth. (Universal Pictures)

Director: Colin Strause and Greg Strause

Genre(s): Sci-Fi, Thriller

Rating: PG-13

Runtime: 94 min

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Awards & Rankings

29	#29 Most Discussed Movie of 2010
87	#87 Most Shared Movie of 2010

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Kim Newman

Nov 12, 2010

Technically ambitious, dramatically basic. Still, it's a major step up from an AvP sequel and delivers all the Saturday night whizz-bang and Sunday morning brain-ripping you could want. Read full review

Boxoffice Magazine Pam Grady

Nov 13, 2010

This sci-fi thriller manages to blend genuine suspense with unintentional laughs. Read full review

Aaron Hillis

Nov 17, 2010

The military eventually shows up to nuke the joint (L.A., incidentally), but there's no urgency, suspense or charm with all that back-row rattle. Read full review

Megan Lehmann

Nov 12, 2010

Beyond the dazzling "first contact" sequences seen in the trailers, Skyline is a spasmodic and incoherent shambles hampered by an astoundingly stupid screenplay. Read full review

Liam Lacey

Nov 12, 2010

So intent are the Strausses on showing off their visual chops, they leave the film's story, dialogue and acting in shambles. Read full review

Movieline Stephanie Zacharek

Nov 12, 2010

Skyline is a piece of junk, even in a movie climate littered with expensive - though sometimes fun - junkiness. Read full review

Marjorie Baumgarten

Nov 17, 2010

I'd use the term science fiction to describe Skyline but the movie decidedly lacks both science and fiction. Read full review

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JSau

Dec 1, 2010

This movie was so good. I really loved the references to Starcraft II. You guys are all haters this movie was a classic, I can't wait for the blu-ray so I can watch it at home every day.

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spacecaptain

Jun 28, 2011

You don't see this movie for story. You certainly don't see it to enjoy a great script. The reason to see Skyline is the incredible art direction and slick special effects. If you're not an effects buff or science fiction art connoisseur, go ahead and rate it low. If you do love the artYou don't see this movie for story. You certainly don't see it to enjoy a great script. The reason to see Skyline is the incredible art direction and slick special effects. If you're not an effects buff or science fiction art connoisseur, go ahead and rate it low. If you do love the art you see in things like Heavy Metal magazine, Independence Day, Alien, and so on, you'll love this. Promise.… Expand

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Gene

Nov 13, 2010

Would have been a better movie if it gave us characters anyone cared about. Everyone that appears, even the 2 mains have very limited background and almost no personality. Add to that the fact that they're well off and live lavish lifestyles, it pretty much guarantees nobody will give aWould have been a better movie if it gave us characters anyone cared about. Everyone that appears, even the 2 mains have very limited background and almost no personality. Add to that the fact that they're well off and live lavish lifestyles, it pretty much guarantees nobody will give a damn. Also, the ending sucked. It's become popular in films to do the whole make it seem like all is lost and then spring the twist that leads to victory. Unfortunately, the twist (which you can see coming an hour in advance) comes so far past the point of no return that humanity has no logical future. Finally, all the cliches from war of the worlds are there on display, from limb hacked off with fire axe to waiting for the flash to die down to see if the nuke worked.… Expand

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csw12

Sep 2, 2012

Skyline has some of the worst acting ever put on screen. The only reason why it isn't a 0 is because of the twist at the end, so it wasn't predictable. Problem the ending was so discombobulated it made my head dizzy.

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Belmsher

Aug 23, 2011

I had to think a little bit before rating this move, was about to rate it 0 but I laughed so but so damn much that it'd be unfair being that mean! Seriously, I think it was worth the budget (yes, I dared go seeing it at cinema) since it was so hilarious I nearly wet my pants.

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phyrvurm

Aug 3, 2011

So um yeah, great FX, of course that's what made me want to watch it from the trailers in the first place. But... it all goes down hill from there, high school drama club acting (minus Donald Faison who always delivers) pathetic plot that just never gets going and then drops you like a badSo um yeah, great FX, of course that's what made me want to watch it from the trailers in the first place. But... it all goes down hill from there, high school drama club acting (minus Donald Faison who always delivers) pathetic plot that just never gets going and then drops you like a bad habit and an ending that leaves you with a nasty taste in your mouth. I get that the Strause dudes are trying to lay the ground work for a series but I desperately wish I could take back the 94 minutes of my life I wasted. Its drivel like this that gives the genre a bad rep.… Expand

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Chrislake94

Oct 20, 2011

Yes it is a '0' and not worth rating at all. The worst plot with the some terrible action. It's like skipping through Independence Day but this Film is 100x worse (I like Independence Day, one of favourite movies which I would not skip through) but what the hell is this. It is good I didn'tYes it is a '0' and not worth rating at all. The worst plot with the some terrible action. It's like skipping through Independence Day but this Film is 100x worse (I like Independence Day, one of favourite movies which I would not skip through) but what the hell is this. It is good I didn't come to the Cinema to see this and it was on TV otherwise I would of been extremely pissed.… Expand

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