Blu-ray Review – Zone Troopers

"Zone Troopers" is an imaginative idea in search of a proper budget. It's a B-movie from 1985 (co-produced by Charles Band), telling the story of an alien invasion during World War II, but instead of expanse, battling ships, and masses of military men charging into battle, the feature is mostly contained to modest forest settings, working with only a handful of cast members. Co-writer/director Danny Bilson is skilled enough to secure a few highlights along the journey, playing enthusiastically with war film formula and archetype, but he doesn't have enough money to bring his eerie vision to life. Instead of non-stop thrills and chills, "Zone Troopers" is deliberate, often static, trying to milk its inviting premise as much as it can before the audience gradually becomes aware that instead of unleashing sci-fi mayhem, the feature is primarily contained to crusty banter and periodic action. The effort certainly isn't "War of the Worlds." Read the rest at Blu-ray.com