If anybody follows how movie releases work, then you will know that February is a dumping ground of sorts for movies, especially action movies. But with its move from the February release to March 11th 2011, it seems like Sony now has a lot of faith in Jonathan Liebesman’s Battle: Los Angeles. As /Film reports: “Battle: Los Angeles” will go head to head with Disney’s 3D animated film Mars Needs Moms, and will play a week before The Dark Fields and Paramounts animated film Rango, and two weeks before Zack Snyder’s Sucker Punch.

The idea of this film, which stars Aaron Eckhart, is “Blackhawk Down” meets “Independence Day” (sign me up). The film itself will follow a Marine staff sergeant (Aaron) who battles the aliens who have attacked Los Angeles.

Here is the official plot synopsis:

 “When unknown forces put the City of Angels under attack, it’s up to a Marine staff sergeant (Aaron Eckhart) and his new platoon to come to the rescue. As the invasion hits the streets of L.A., the Marines become our first and last line of defense against a highly powerful enemy. Bridget Moynahan (I, Robot), Michelle Rodriguez (Avatar) and Michael Peña (World Trade Center) co-star alongside an ensemble cast including Ramon Rodriguez and Ne-Yo.”