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- This is the film that sky-rocketed Smith to blockbuster action-hero status; it's clever, intensely thrilling, and, if you can recognize the stock stereotypes and movie plots, very funny. Independence Day harks back to the classic alien-invasion movies of the 1950s and 1960s, as well as the disaster movies of the 1970s.
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Jul 2, 1996 · “Independence Day” is not just an inheritor of the 1950s flying saucer genre, it’s a virtual retread–right down to the panic in the streets, as terrified extras flee toward the camera and the skyscrapers frame a horrible sight behind them.
This is the film that sky-rocketed Smith to blockbuster action-hero status; it's clever, intensely thrilling, and, if you can recognize the stock stereotypes and movie plots, very funny. Independence Day harks back to the classic alien-invasion movies of the 1950s and 1960s, as well as the disaster movies of the 1970s.
- Roland Emmerich
- Ken Feil
- Bill Pullman, Jeff Goldblum, Will Smith
Independence Day is literally my favorite movie. I love the scope, the action, the globalist viewpoint. And legitimately it was a huge change of pace from other big budget films of the time.
In the epic adventure film "Independence Day," strange phenomena surface around the globe. The skies ignite. Terror races through the world's major cities.
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- Roland Emmerich
- PG-13
- Will Smith
Independence Day (1996) is an absolute blast of a movie that earns every bit of its perfect score. Directed by Roland Emmerich, this sci-fi extravaganza is a non-stop thrill ride, delivering heart-pounding action, mind-blowing visual effects, and a pure sense of fun that captivates audiences.
Independence Day: Directed by Roland Emmerich. With Will Smith, Bill Pullman, Jeff Goldblum, Mary McDonnell. The aliens are coming and their goal is to invade and destroy Earth. Fighting superior technology, mankind's best weapon is the will to survive.
Top Critics. All Audience. Verified Audience. Patrick Cavanaugh The Wolfman Cometh. A defining experience for the '90s and set the formula for summer blockbusters, blending together bombastical...
