Revisiting the Alien Invasion Film Critics HATED: Is Battle LA Secretly a Sci-Fi Masterpiece?
On a limited budget of $70 million, the film earned an impressive $212 million worldwide at the box office, indicating that there was interest in the movie. Subsequently, DVD sales after its release and future streaming deals boosted the film’s profitability even further. A glance at these numbers, considering both critics’ reviews and financial success, suggests that the movie is worth a second look. However, it’s important to note that in today’s Hollywood, where reboots, remakes, and sequels are common, it’s uncommon for a niche concept like Battle: Los Angeles to receive a theatrical release and take significant risks. Therefore, there is a level of appreciation due to this film that may not have been given when it was initially released in 2011.