Independence Day
Strange phenomena surface around the globe. The skies ignite. Terror races through the world's major cities. As these extraordinary events unfold, it becomes increasingly clear that a force of incredible magnitude has arrived. Its mission: total annihilation over the Fourth of July weekend. The last hope to stop the destruction is an unlikely group of people united by fate and unimaginable circumstances.
Critics Sentiment
Alien saucers incinerate Los Angeles, New York, and Washington
David plans to upload virus into alien mothership
The film plummets from its spectacular destruction peak to its most criticized plot point when the computer virus solution is introduced.
Independence Day delivers spectacular visual entertainment that peaks with its iconic destruction sequences but suffers from increasingly absurd plot logic. Critics consistently praised the special effects, charismatic performances, and crowd-pleasing moments while acknowledging the film's fundamental silliness. The sentiment arc reflects a popcorn blockbuster that succeeds as pure entertainment despite its logical flaws.
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Will Smith
Capt. Steven Hiller
Bill Pullman
President Thomas J. Whitmore
Jeff Goldblum
David Levinson
Mary McDonnell
Marilyn Whitmore
Judd Hirsch
Julius Levinson
Robert Loggia
General William Grey
Randy Quaid
Russell Casse
Margaret Colin
Constance Spano
James Rebhorn
Albert Nimzicki
Harvey Fierstein
Marty Gilbert
Adam Baldwin
Major Mitchell
Brent Spiner
Dr. Brackish Okun
James Duval
Miguel
Vivica A. Fox
Jasmine Dubrow
Lisa Jakub
Alicia
Ross Bagley
Dylan
Mae Whitman
Patricia Whitmore
Bill Smitrovich
Captain Watson
Kiersten Warren
Tiffany
Harry Connick Jr.
Capt. Jimmy Wilder
Crew
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