Battleship: not likely to be remembered alongside Battleship Potemkin The 1925 movie Battleship Potemkin is widely regarded as a masterpiece. It's fair to say that the 2012 movie Battleship won't be.

Battleship is directed by action veteran Peter Berg and stars Liam Neeson, Alexander Skarsgard, Brooklyn Decker, Taylor Kitsch, Josh Pence and Rihanna. The invasion begins on May 18, 2012.