Film Review – Skylines

It’s hard to believe there’s a second sequel to “Skyline,” a dismal alien invasion chiller that managed to make a few bucks a decade ago. It wasn’t a loved picture in the least, but genre fans apparently demanded a second round, inspiring the creation of 2017’s “Beyond Skyline,” which promoted “Skyline” screenwriter Liam O’Donnell to the director’s chair. Box office was abysmal for the sequel, but somewhere the movie did business, trigging the production of “Skylines,” allowing O’Donnell another chance to play with characters and sci-fi events few seemed thrilled with the first time around. Offering a more alien-centric continuation of the slightly fuzzy franchise timeline, the helmer skips an intensive creative journey and simply rehashes “Aliens,” lifting plot, personalities, and even the title from the James Cameron masterpiece. Read the rest at Blu-ray.com