Skyline

A group of friends gathers in a New York City penthouse to celebrate a birthday, unaware that a terrifying alien invasion is about to begin. Strange lights descend from the sky, mesmerizing and abducting people. The survivors must band together to find a way to escape the city and survive the relentless alien onslaught.

Skyline was met with largely negative reviews from critics, who often cited its derivative plot, weak character development, and uninspired dialogue. However, it found a degree of success at the box office, appealing to audiences looking for visual effects-heavy alien invasion action.

• Praised for its visual effects and ambition in depicting an alien invasion.

• Criticized for its unoriginal story and underdeveloped characters.

• Often seen as a missed opportunity with great potential but poor execution.

Google audience: Audiences were divided, with some appreciating the visual spectacle of the alien invasion and action sequences. However, many found the plot predictable and the characters unconvincing, leading to disappointment.

The visual effects were created by the directors' own company, Hydraulx, which had previously worked on films like 'The Day After Tomorrow' and 'Avatar'.