In H.G. Wells' "War of the Worlds," the alien invasion is portrayed as a balanced conflict between Earth and Mars, with human defensive strategies effectively countering the alien technology. The story reflects Victorian culture, similar to how "Battle Los Angeles" mirrors U.S. culture in the 2010s. The film "Battle Los Angeles" is described as appealing to teenagers and reminiscent of first-person shooter games. It's noted for its realistic portrayal of military tactics against an alien invasion, resonating with veterans for its authentic representation of soldiers' experiences. The aliens, termed "land sharks," are designed to provide a fair challenge to human forces, balancing technological superiority with vulnerabilities that allow for engaging combat scenarios. The film is appreciated for its military perspective and the clear delineation of good versus evil, providing a straightforward narrative that contrasts with the moral complexities often encountered in real-life military engagements.
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1. The original "War of the Worlds" by H.G. Wells was not a one-sided affair, but a story about a war between Earth and Mars.
2. The aliens in the original "War of the Worlds" had technological advancements, but fought on a relatively similar playing field with humans.
3. The British Navy engaged with the aliens on the high seas in the original "War of the Worlds".
4. The alien super weapon in the original "War of the Worlds" was a chemical weapon called "black smoke".
5. "Battle Los Angeles" is a product of the culture of the United States in the 2010s.
6. The movie "Battle Los Angeles" was released in 2011.
7. The movie "Battle Los Angeles" is directed by Jonathan Liebesman.
8. The movie "Battle Los Angeles" stars Aaron Eckhart as Sergeant Nance.
9. The aliens in "Battle Los Angeles" are called "Land Sharks".
10. The Land Sharks are weak and vulnerable to human attacks.
11. The Land Sharks use squad infantry and fire projectile weapons.
12. The Land Sharks' weaponry is only a grade above human weaponry.
13. The Land Sharks' most advanced weapon is a robot with four RPGs strapped to the top.
14. The movie "Battle Los Angeles" is a war movie first, and an alien invasion movie second.
15. The movie "Battle Los Angeles" was designed to be a fair fight between humans and aliens.
16. The movie "Battle Los Angeles" was influenced by the video game "Halo".
17. The movie "Battle Los Angeles" has a unique energy that resonates with former veterans and active military personnel.
18. The movie "Battle Los Angeles" was released shortly after the narrator's return from deployment in Iraq in 2009.
19. The narrator grew up loving alien invasion movies and enjoyed "Battle Los Angeles" because it featured characters who were similar to him.
20. The movie "Battle Los Angeles" is not considered a fantastic movie, but it has a certain appeal to some viewers.