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!
8/10