Grade: D+
“Battle: Los Angeles” proves that even the most plotless movies can still be sugarcoated when a good director is behind the camera. The film struggles with terrible dialogue and too many characters while reaching to win the audience’s empathy. The hit is a strain on actor Aaron Eckhart’s near-flawless acting record, but artist Ne-Yo does relatively well in his first real acting job. Overall, if elaborate action sequences and explosions galore are your thing, the movie is for you. But if you like movies with depth, don’t waste your money.