If this movie can have a title that has nothing to do with the plot, this review can do the same. The movie has absolutely nothing to do with any sort of Battle for Skyark. Instead, it's about a bunch of ragtag kids trying to survive on earth that have been kicked out of Skyark.People aged between 12-15 can probably add another 4 stars to this review, but otherwise this is pretty danged bad. I mean, I couldn't do better, and there's some cool costuming... but the script, plot, monsters and most of the acting all bring this 88 minute flick crashing down to the ground. The movie had a couple of nice moments, Taylor Coliee & Garrett Coffey performed reasonably well under the weight of a pretty poor script, and the clichés were copious but fun. But it was let down by an almost nonsensical plot, no 'battle' for Skyark to be found and hammy script. On the plus side for younger viewers, there's no blood/gore so this should be good for families with older kids (there are some scares) and there's plenty of PG action, thrills and romance to be had. Think of the movie more like an exceptionally good high school film and TV assignment and less like a professionally produced movie, and you'll get the right idea.I give this movie 2 out of 10 Broccoli Racing Cars

For those who have seen or played Japanese video games, Battle for Skyark would be awfully familiar. It closely follows the aspects of role playing game, from the brooding teenage boy who is destined to save the world, intricate yet impractical costumes, cheesy one-liner and stereotypical one dimensional characters with outlandish hairdo. I was seriously having flashback of childhood memories when watching the movie, unfortunately it does not even remotely create the same fond memory it's inspired from.If one searches the image of Final Fantasy or any other Japanese RPG, it should show a character similar to Rag, the main protagonist. Rag is destined for greatness as a savior. He must journey to fulfill this prophecy, meeting new allies and defeating monsters along the way. The movie is, in the very sense, a live action inspired by anime or video game. It borrows so heavily till the point of cringe-worthy.Most fantasy games have excellent visual and incredible CGI, this is not so in this case. Battle for Skyark is frankly a low budget flick. It tries to deliver the style with the same complicated outfits and extraordinary hairdo, but it's trapped with typical tedious scenes with little coherency. The monsters and setting seem very uninspiring as it only shows bits of special effects, these are too few to create any convincing atmosphere.Sadly, this formulaic "teen saves the world" gimmick was already dull in Japanese fifteen years ago. Using same artificial rigid characters, like the stern companion or silly sidekick, can feel very monotonous. The screenplay doesn't work well either, often glossing over details or stutters slowly in the middle. The dialogues are corny, they might work on games or animations, but given the real life interpretation, they feel bizarre at best. Lastly, narrative doesn't clearly explain nor does it conclude in satisfying manner.I wanted this movie to work, maybe due to sentiment or nostalgia. However, in all honesty Battle for Skyark might copy the look of characters, but the plot, setting and overall atmosphere merely produce a lackluster movie.

Firstly, create a new category: "Sci-FRid" (Science - "F"ing Ridiculous). Secondly, "Rags"? . . . (Scriptwriters please review your meds {sic}or better still go heavier on the illegal substances. Think - is this movie set in the future or the 1980's?) Thirdly, what are the chances for "sky-arkies" becoming the new "trekkies"? OK, finally my keyword recommendations are: "Sci-FRid" (already explained) "Out-of-this- World" (nothing to do with the plot, just where we should send the scriptwriters); and, "Black-Listed" (the only way this movie will attract a default audience).2 outa {sic} 10 "I know I should not watch this, but rebellion is my compulsion fixes".

Finally i have saw this movie in theater. The best part is earth has become desolate and dangerous in future. Skyark is a man made city its pretty much like a space ship. But its a good refuge for humans. population grows by the time and only rich people can stay. So the hole story is(In the near future the earth has become desolate and dangerous. Now inhabited by by a mysterious race of creatures, humanity has been forced to find refuge in the SkyArk, a man-made city in the sky. As the population grows, space becomes scarce and only the rich and powerful can stay, dumping the poor and orphaned of SkyArk to the abandoned earth. Among them is one boy, Rags, the son of a fallen commander who is determined to save his fellow orphans and exiles. Together with his friends, he must battle through the ruins of old earth, fighting off the horde of alien monsters to return to SkyArk and bring peace back to the people) .So give it 8/10 stars