'Battleship'

On the smart/dumb spectrum, I don't need to tell you which side "Battleship" lands on. So what? Its silliness is extremely winning, and director Peter Berg delivers exactly what I wanted out of a military battle against aliens on the ocean: A fun couple of hours that gave my brain a rest. "Battleship" may look like the work of Michael Bay, but it's far easier on the system. <br><br><a target="_blank" href="http://www.redeyechicago.com/entertainment/movies/redeye-movie-review-battleship-20120515,0,3608009.column"><b>Click here for our full review</b></a>

( May 17, 2012 )

On the smart/dumb spectrum, I don't need to tell you which side "Battleship" lands on. So what? Its silliness is extremely winning, and director Peter Berg delivers exactly what I wanted out of a military battle against aliens on the ocean: A fun couple of hours that gave my brain a rest. "Battleship" may look like the work of Michael Bay, but it's far easier on the system.

Click here for our full review

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