Independence Day (1996)

Posted : 1 year, 7 months ago at Apr 4 14:12

Everything you could want from an action/disaster films, and one of my favourite films of all time. Aliens have launched a unrelenting and unprovoked attack on the world, wiping out most of our major national monuments. Now they have settled over every major city in the world; with the intent of annihilating the entire human race. In step a team of rugged Americans; who won’t take this lying down. The clichés are rife, brave American soldier, honourable President and the dark, sullen yet caring genius. Oh and a wise cracking Jew thrown in for good measure. It is corny, and it is formulaic, but by God it's still great. I've yet to find a set of more likable characters, brave yet flawed, you so desperatly want them to survive this. Another great point is the abhorrence of th...Read more

Rating : 9/10

Posted : 2 years, 3 months ago at Aug 16 21:39

All you need to know about the plot of Independence Day is: "Aliens come to destroy humans. Humanity kicks ass (after near devastation)".

This is a summer blockbuster in the purest sense. The acting is decent (Judd Hirsch is a stand out as Jeff Goldblum's straight talking father), the action is over the top and some of the plot devices are cliched.

But still, Independence Day doesn't try to be anything more than a fun, thrilling, popcorn movie - just sit back and enjoy the ride!

Rating : 8/10