When the idea of making a film based on the game Battleship was first floated, most everyone not involved rolled their eyes. When it was learned that the film would involve aliens? Well... "Battleship ...

LOS ANGELES (AP) — "Battleship" steams into movie theaters overseas this week, giving international audiences the first chance to decide whether a board game-based movie is sea-worthy. The Hasbro Inc.

"Battleship" is a board game for children, so it stands to reason a film adaptation would also be aimed at kids. But did they have to gear it to really dumb kids? Halfway through this bloated slog of ...