KENT’S TAKE: Throwing viewers instantly into the fray of invasion, a pall of agitation and unrest settles over the theater. Nantz and his overconfident marines are ready for anything this world can throw at them – but from other worlds . . . not so much. “Battle: Los Angeles” is a cross between a first person shooter video game like “Call of Duty” or “Gears of War” and “Independence Day.” CAROL’S TAKE: Imagine a group of kids writing a movie. An alien invasion is a great idea – along with soldiers, tons of fire power and a few hapless civilians. The scribes know some of their characters will die and consider...