Battleship is dumb. Really really dumb. Still, it’s one of those movies, like Fast Five, that hits its dumb target in exactly the right way. There are a few keys to doing this. First, you need a few actors that are way too good for the movie. Liam Neeson fits the bill. Second, you need to never take yourself too seriously. Third, blind patriotism can always fill in for plot. Last, things always must be exploding.
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