Alita: Battle Angel (2019)

Alita: Battle Angel is a thrilling sci‑fi action adventure set in the 26th century, 300 years after a catastrophic war. When a compassionate cyber‑surgeon, Dr. Ido, rebuilds a disassembled cyborg body and discovers an intact human brain inside, the young woman who awakens—Alita—has no memory of her past. As she navigates the dangerous streets of Iron City, befriends the hopeful Hugo, and learns to survive in a world of augmented humans, she slowly discovers extraordinary combat abilities and a hidden history that powerful forces will kill to control. If you watch this film you’ll experience a mix of high‑energy spectacle and emotional discovery: kinetic, beautifully staged fight sequences and Motorball races driven by cutting‑edge VFX, set against gritty, detailed worldbuilding (the ramshackle Iron City beneath the looming, untouchable floating city of Zalem). The story balances blockbuster action with a heartfelt coming‑of‑age core—Alita’s search for identity, her bond with Dr. Ido, and the moral cost of violence—so you’ll feel both the adrenaline of the battles and the emotional stakes of her quest. Expect fast pacing, memorable action choreography, striking visual design, and thematic questions about memory, humanity, and destiny. The film delivers both spectacle for genre fans and a sympathetic protagonist whose journey raises larger questions about who we are when our past is stripped away.

Actors: Rosa Salazar, Christoph Waltz, Jennifer Connelly

Director: Robert Rodriguez

Runtime: 122 min

Genres: Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi

53 /100 7.3 /10 6.3 /10