Independence Day: Resurgence
Twentieth Century Fox Film Corporation | Release Date: June 24, 2016
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Kdog152Dec 17, 2022
I really don't understand all the hate this film gets. It's amazing and tons better then the first one.
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eva3si0nApr 29, 2022
Independence Day: Resurrection sequel to Roland Emmirih's not-so-successful disaster film. And the sequel is inferior to the original in everything. Independence Day: Resurrection does not give anything new to the viewer, except perhaps forIndependence Day: Resurrection sequel to Roland Emmirih's not-so-successful disaster film. And the sequel is inferior to the original in everything. Independence Day: Resurrection does not give anything new to the viewer, except perhaps for pictures, but also 20 years have passed. Emmirich's typecast, here's just Independence Day: Resurrection doesn't have a pretty CGI like most of his films. Independence Day: Resurrection is clearly not worth watching, it's better to watch the original.… Expand
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franc95Aug 30, 2021
Jeff Goldblum is in this movie, I mean that is the main reason to watch it.
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Kai82Jul 19, 2021
After seeing the criticism I ask what did people expect here? A Shakespearean play or something that ashamed the Godfather 1 and 2 movies and becomes the new gold standard? Yes it is not up there with the best movies of all times and this isAfter seeing the criticism I ask what did people expect here? A Shakespearean play or something that ashamed the Godfather 1 and 2 movies and becomes the new gold standard? Yes it is not up there with the best movies of all times and this is an undeniable fact. However it never claims or wants to be there. Like its prequel it is B-movie inspired with all tropes, cheesiness and entertainment value. It is in the realm of enjoyable popcorn movies where you don't have to follow a huge plot (Some name this category “Turn your brains of movie”). For this it works well and when it has a weakness compared to the first in this regard then it camouflaged its weaknesses not as good. It is the kind of weaker but not garbage sequel that often happen in Hollywood or the movie industry in general. Story: It continues the story of the prequel. 20 years have passed since the conclusion. Mankind has rebuild what was destroyed and adapted the alien technology. Since they knew that another invasion will come many defense measures were put in place. Now the dreaded day has come and humanities resolve and preparations will again be put on test. Again it follows the story of the main characters in the following days. I say its a standard story and expands the lore. It is enough to kept you entertained but not enough to be praised or remembered well. They want to recreated the feeling of the first movie and it works more than it fails. I must also admit that it is weaker, less refreshing and has not the pathos. Also the cast cant keep up with the prequel and I was notice some flaws in the logic of the story (There is the argument that a movie can get away with a lot of **** if it is really engaging and entertaining). Cast: I say Will Smith missing harms the movie a bit. There were multiple rumors why. From being to expensive, to not want to star in another science fiction movie up to just timely restrains. Luckily Jeff Goldblum and Bill Pullman return to their roles as David Levinson and Thomas J. Whitmore. Bot give a good performance. The new cast with Liam Hamsworth as Jake Morrison, Maika Monroe as Patricia Whitmore and Jessie Usher as Dylan Hiller cant truly convince me. It is neither amazing nor bad. Angela Yeung Wing (Angelababy) however is really good. Brent Spiner returns as Dr. Brackish Okun and while he is better than in the prequel I still say he is misused by the script. The rest did a solid performance. In total I say there is no great misstep but also not enough to improve the rating or outstanding character performances. Presentation: Again the special effects are great and deliver a believable experience. The sets, costumes and other effects are good too and I see no missteps here. The soundtrack was neither remarkable nor bad. It enhanced the scenes and that is O.K. for me. Overall this was what I expected. It tries to capture what made the first movie a success and tries to recreating the experience. The result is a weaker but still enjoyable movie. Maybe not worth watching except you are a fan of the prequel but also by no measure a failure (Except maybe at box office as it generated not the aimed 3 times the production costs that is considered a success). It deserves however not the criticism even when it is not a great movie.… Expand
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FilipeNetoJul 14, 2021
I confess that I was surprised that it was only twenty years later that "Independence Day" would have its sequel. It was one of those films that I considered already a museum piece, with a large group of admirers, but less and less frequentI confess that I was surprised that it was only twenty years later that "Independence Day" would have its sequel. It was one of those films that I considered already a museum piece, with a large group of admirers, but less and less frequent on cinema TV channels. But if there's one thing I've ever taken for granted, it's Roland Emmerich's delight when he gets the chance to destroy half the planet, an addiction that drives him to exploit any excuse to do so.

The action takes place twenty years after the first film: Humanity came into contact with alien technologies that allowed a singular technological leap and the existence of a common enemy and an unparalleled destruction allowed the countries of the world to join forces as never before. Everything wonderful... but behold, the ugly evil aliens from the first movie are back, with a bigger spaceship, with more resources and committed to massacring Humanity and consuming global resources, like a plague of locusts. Once again, the US (who else?) has the arduous task of leading the world in a supreme effort to exterminate this threat... and this time, help will come from where least expected.

The film starts off well, with very good premises, but after fifteen minutes it completely collapses and becomes a thing so lazy and uninteresting that it almost makes you want to turn off the TV. Emmerich seems so excited by the idea of annihilating the human race (he's done it several times) that he's not able to explore and develop well the initial premises of a united, peaceful, technologically advanced and suspicious world. We don't have the time or opportunity to see the way humanity has recovered from the initial attacks, and the way the US puts itself at the head of the world is arrogant and pretentious. The subplot of an intergalactic resistance, released in the middle of the film, was poorly used and is almost suspended, functioning basically as a hook for a third film, to be released.

In a film so lacking in a story to tell, the action consists of incessant combats against space invaders, in a sci-fi action style without emotion, without heart, without any hint of humanity or suspense to make us adhere to what we are seeing. The actors' work comes down to basics: Liam Hemsworth is a cowboy, Maika Monroe is a pretty face, Sela Ward is dull, Jessie Usher is pretentious. Back to the characters from the first film, battered by age and arthritis, Bill Pullman, Brent Spinner and Jeff Goldblum have meticulously ruined their characters with scenes we won't want to see, like an ill Pullman eager to pilot a futuristic fighter jet, or Spinner in a gay-friendly reincarnation, walking through his laboratory with his naked butt, closely followed by his... husband?

In the midst of this disaster, not even the effects are worth saving: grand, expensive, extravagant, the film is artificial and doesn't hide it for a second. It works a lot like an expensive video game: it's beautiful, it's elegant, it's flashy, it's fake like a thousand-euro bill, it has a lot of explosions and a dose of destruction that would drive insurance companies insane, but also the older clichés of the genre. The cinematography is good and there are many magnificent and very beautiful images, always computer made, off course.… Expand
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kpaulJul 9, 2021
This movie was really sucking that Chinese d*** to get that Chinese money.

Wasn't even a popcorn movie. The story is so non-existent that I had no emotions over a character dying.
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TiedbladeApr 20, 2021
I enjoyed the original a lot. Not perfect but it had intrigue. In this sequel there are some good ideas but no heart, no emotion and no soul. A mess with a big budget.
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Sjw-removerDec 19, 2020
Dumbest unnecessary disappointing sequel ever. Pathetic attempt to grab cash by milking the original movie.
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MahmusOct 21, 2020
This movie has probably the single worst sequel bait ending I've ever seen.
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Kapli4kaSep 30, 2020
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Хоть многим и не нравится этот фильм по сравнению с первым фильмом, но как по мне он точно такой же, только люди воспринимают его на новые стандарты и им кажется, что фильм глупый и наивный, но первый фильм очень похож на этот. 7/10… Expand
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mcblancaflorJul 8, 2020
One star for Jeff Goldblum. Another star for Jeff Goldblum's one-liners. Yup, I think that’s about it.
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SoulWarfareJul 4, 2020
I enjoyed "Independence Day (1996)" even if the movie itself was dumb and silly because, in the end, it was incredibly fun. I was honestly surprised to hear the movie get a sequel 20 years later but the trailers never really pulled me in andI enjoyed "Independence Day (1996)" even if the movie itself was dumb and silly because, in the end, it was incredibly fun. I was honestly surprised to hear the movie get a sequel 20 years later but the trailers never really pulled me in and all the bad reviews deterred me from giving it a watch myself. Plus Will Smith was not returning due to scheduling conflict with Suicide Squad and they decided to have his character killed off-screen which is annoying. Still, Roland Emmerich who directed the first one was returning for the sequel so it had potential to be good. Anyway since it is independence day I've decided to give the movie a chance and see for myself if the movie was as bad as people say it was.

Firstly, I want to praise the concept and idea of this movie. The humans using alien technology and preparing for the next alien invasion is an interesting idea. Shame they don't do much with it but oh well. The destruction in the first act of the movie is cool though and the CGI, in general, is visually impressive.

Secondly, I've got to praise the returning actors' Jeff Goldblum, Brent Spiner and Bill Pullman who return as their respective characters from the first movie. Both Jeff, Brent and Bill still give great, charismatic performances despite the really poor script. Experience and veteran actors like Sela Ward as the new president and William Fichtner as space commander are also really good in the film. Liam Hemsworth as "Jake Morrison" is one of the few genuinely good new and young actors and is also able to give a somewhat good performance with the bad script.

That is all the praise I can give this movie because it is bad and not a good sequel. On the topic of new actors, Jessie Usher as "Dylan Hiller" stepson of "Steven Hiller", Will Smith's character from the first movie, is terrible. Jessie has no charm or any of the emotional range of Steven Hiller. He never gives any quips like Steven and the moments that are meant to be emotional are not there because Jessie fails to deliver a good performance. It may not necessarily be his fault as the script is atrocious but his character doesn't live up to his father. There is also this Chinese actress Angela Yeung Wing as "Rain Lao" who is quite bad as well as she gives a boring performance but then again her character is just written to be a good looking person in the battle. Another reason why this script is really poor. The other new actors do a somewhat decent job but none of them really stand out. I've already mentioned a dozen times but the script is just dumb. A fair amount of lines spouted out by the actors just feel like it was written by a 10-year-old and are not even amusing or funny. A lot of dialogue feel utterly meaningless and add nothing to the movie. One of the charms about the original movie was the quips of Will Smith which even though it was cheesy, it was able to give me a small chuckle. In this movie, it feels like they are trying really hard to get us to laugh with over the top cartooney performance and dumb written dialogue. Unfortunately, it doesn't work and it makes this movie almost a pain to get through. The story in the first movie was dumb and despite the interesting idea in this movie, it is still pretty dumb. Just like the first movie, you are going to have to shut your logic brain because a lot of moments in this movie require you to just believe that can happen. However, the third act in this movie is even more unconvincing and more stupid than the first movie and makes me genuinely believe the aliens are stupid. It also retreads a lot of similar ground to the first movie with destruction first act then attempted but failed mission second act and unconvincing plan but successful third act. It's just the same plot and concept of the first movie but given a new coat of paint and that is lazy. Additionally, the action scenes in this movie are just not as entertaining as the first one. There is a dogfight similar to the first movie but in this case, it is just a cluster of grey CGI spaceships shooting laser beams all over the place with no idea who the good guys and bad guys are. It's just boring and uninspiring. The final fight is also just not that epic and had a lot of incredibly stupid moments.

This is a very unsatisfying sequel and is inferior to the first movie in everywhere. Independence day 1996 was dumb but unique and was a really fun experience. However, Independence Day Resurgence is just dumb in general. The movie also has the nerve and audacity to tease a sequel at the end and honestly with its poor box office performance, I am glad that it will never happen. The first movie made an alien invasion exciting, Resurgence makes it forgettable and boring.… Expand
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Kludd4EverJun 27, 2020
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. It's a fun movie, with a solid acting. Altough i wish there would be a bit more flashback to the new character or back to the first movie. Sure they made couple of reffrences to it, but since it's been long from watching the first one and alo the movie was released 20 yers later I'm sure that most of the poeple forgot about how the first one went and who are the characters.… Expand
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WenyOct 8, 2019
As a huge fan of the original 1996 movie, I was really excited about the sequel. But It was a huge disappointment. The visuals are good (as for any high budge movie those days) but the story and characters are so uninteresting.
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JPKJun 19, 2019
We Waited 20 Years FOR THIS!?
The prospect of an Independence Day sequel was really a big and exciting deal. But unfortunately this movie is a complete and utter mess, And this is coming from someone who rated both Transformers 2 & 4 higherWe Waited 20 Years FOR THIS!?
The prospect of an Independence Day sequel was really a big and exciting deal. But unfortunately this movie is a complete and utter mess, And this is coming from someone who rated both Transformers 2 & 4 higher than this film.… Expand
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TyranianApr 10, 2019
Not horrible with some cool effects and ideas but mostly its a mess of bad writing and silliness.
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CoreGamer1408Dec 11, 2018
It is what it is a fun silly science fiction action movie. Disengage the brain, put the feet up, kick back and enjoy.
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digs5446Oct 22, 2018
I enjoyed the hell out of this. It was fascinating thinking about the difference in sheer scope and technical brilliance compared with the first.

Is there tacky dialog and quips galore? Sure, same with the original. I mean this is RolandI enjoyed the hell out of this. It was fascinating thinking about the difference in sheer scope and technical brilliance compared with the first.

Is there tacky dialog and quips galore? Sure, same with the original. I mean this is Roland Emmerich we're talking about.

The film looks absolutely gorgeous with the cool neon blue everywhere. Thought the queen battle scene at the end in the desert was sweet.

Look forward to diving into the commentary and docs on the Blu-ray.… Expand
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BroyaxSep 24, 2018
Ils ont déterré un gros étron pour en faire une suite 20 ans plus tard... même qu'ils ont ressorti du placard Goldblum et Pullman, ces pauvres vieux de leur retraite ! Heureusement, le débile profond Will Smith n'est pas de la fête à gogols :Ils ont déterré un gros étron pour en faire une suite 20 ans plus tard... même qu'ils ont ressorti du placard Goldblum et Pullman, ces pauvres vieux de leur retraite ! Heureusement, le débile profond Will Smith n'est pas de la fête à gogols : sans doute qu'il a senti, qu'il a subodoré qu'il serait l'invité à dîner de ce film du mercredi soir...

Qu'à cela ne tienne, on a embauché vite fait toute une brochette de jeunes trous du cul qui se fondent dans le moule de la connerie ambiante. Et ça pour être con, il est con le film : je dirai même plus, il est ultra con. Un putain de record, car le premier film déjà mongolo-mongolien tutoyait déjà les tréfonds en la matière...

Si au moins, il se passait quelque chose, si au moins, on était rassasié d'effets spéciaux du début à la fin entre deux dialogues de débiles, de façon à s'abrutir suffisamment d'explosions et de gros trucs qui s'effondrent et explosent... Mais non, sur deux plombes, on a peut-être 20 mn de kaboums mais pas davantage : le reste, ça meuble avec de la merde et des trous du cul. Et de la guimauve de supermarché.

Cette résurgence est donc épouvantable de mongolerie mongole et en plus, on s'y emmerde à 10 millions de l'heure.… Expand
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JyroJyroAug 27, 2017
An incredibly cheesy script and unoriginal plot are the biggest hinderances here as the jaw-droppingly amazing CGI does little to disguise the fact this is essentially a second-rate remake of the original Independence Day.
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bdjudeDec 2, 2017
Certainly, this sequel blew the original 1996 from it's glory, not because this is good - worst and dull ! The plot is dull and dumb cast just move around and no impact. Pity on Jeff's performance !
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badgerryan19May 19, 2017
The acting was average at best. The movie ultimately falls flat with overloaded CGI( which is impressive),and reliance of the original Independence Day formula too much. It comes down to just an average film. Not the disaster I expected butThe acting was average at best. The movie ultimately falls flat with overloaded CGI( which is impressive),and reliance of the original Independence Day formula too much. It comes down to just an average film. Not the disaster I expected but underwhelming nonetheless… Expand
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PaulystanApr 16, 2017
I had to stop watching this film. It is one terrible cliche moment after another. It doesn't hang together well and is just horrid. I would rather be stuck in a box with a man suffering terminal flatulence than have to see even the openingI had to stop watching this film. It is one terrible cliche moment after another. It doesn't hang together well and is just horrid. I would rather be stuck in a box with a man suffering terminal flatulence than have to see even the opening credits for this film again.… Expand
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TheWaffleApr 8, 2017
This is one of those movies that somehow takes a preposterous budget and a spectacular premise and turns in a load of garbage. It's depressing to see so much money and effort put into great CG only to have it ruined by atrocious editing andThis is one of those movies that somehow takes a preposterous budget and a spectacular premise and turns in a load of garbage. It's depressing to see so much money and effort put into great CG only to have it ruined by atrocious editing and an awful script. It isn't even campy or fun, it's just awful. There are twice as many characters as there should be, and there's a ridiculous obsession with rehashing old gags for nostalgia. There's no focus whatsoever. I love sci-fi and I love campy movies, but this was just awful.… Expand
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Jk9785Apr 5, 2017
A cheesy film with decent special effects, but laughable dialogue and direction, Roland Emmerich's Independence Day: Resurgence is a film that can be described as nothing but a hot mess.
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ElmoslivelyMar 5, 2017
This is a terrible movie. It looks spectacular, but I'm not sure they should have bothered to release it. They should have just re-released the original, with some tweaks as they're essentially the same film only this one has bigger monsters.
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mmrventricleMar 3, 2017
The original Independence Day was a great film, so it's confusing to me that the sequel feel the need to imitate other Hollywood franchises. And it had to imitate the Transformers, of all things. In the end it is one third generic alienThe original Independence Day was a great film, so it's confusing to me that the sequel feel the need to imitate other Hollywood franchises. And it had to imitate the Transformers, of all things. In the end it is one third generic alien action movie, one third transformers with its stupid guff, sponsorship material and huge explosions, and one third 2012 with post-apocalyptic cities. At least the special effects are good so you can turn your brain off and see some pretty lights (which is all this movie is good for).… Expand
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Benkoko11Feb 23, 2017
This is the worst film of 2016 and demonstrates the collapse of the Hollywood Blockbuster. Totally unoriginal, boring effects, Smith was right to pass on it. If only I had...
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ComandanteCobraFeb 16, 2017
Very predictable and un-necessary. Action sequences are very obvious and slow, predictable story, cheap dialogues.
Visual effects are good but nothing really stunning compared to other sci-fi modern movies so this film is missing the visualVery predictable and un-necessary. Action sequences are very obvious and slow, predictable story, cheap dialogues.
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SKDJan 15, 2017
I finally got around to watching this movie and I'm really glad that I waited to rent this and didn't go to see it in theaters. When you have your nerdy white dude scientist single-handedly mow down and entire battalion of alien troopers, orI finally got around to watching this movie and I'm really glad that I waited to rent this and didn't go to see it in theaters. When you have your nerdy white dude scientist single-handedly mow down and entire battalion of alien troopers, or a pair of pilots stop the invasion in its tracks; it signals that you are not taking your own movie seriously and neither should the audience.

The worst part is that all of the pieces of a decent movie are there. They are just assembled in such a rushed and incoherent fashion. And while I adore the veteran actors from the original movie, even their acting made me cringe at times. The plot and the characters were all severely underdeveloped and the dialogue was dripping with cheese.

The most redeemable aspect of this movie is....you guessed it...the CGI. The action scenes are beautiful, but Hollywood still hasn't figured out that pretty lights are no substitute for a good story. Until they do, their movies are destined for the bargain bin.… Expand
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SkulbJan 13, 2017
As was proven with Core, there actually is a way to do these event/disaster/nuclear bombs are good movies the right way. Such movies need to be so over the top, so ridiculous, so free of any political statements and so cleverly scripted thatAs was proven with Core, there actually is a way to do these event/disaster/nuclear bombs are good movies the right way. Such movies need to be so over the top, so ridiculous, so free of any political statements and so cleverly scripted that you forget that you're supposed to loathe stupidity and instead accept the nonsense as somehow natural.
Independence Day: Resurgence does some of this but nowhere near enough. It manages to get serious and sentimental at the most laughable of times while completely missing any opportunities to insert some much needed comic relief. It also repeats the cardinal mistake made in the first one by having the president of the present world empire and his nuclear weapons save humanity. If the Germans had won the war, Independence Day: Resurgence would have featured Hitler flying fighter planes against the evil aliens. But they didn't so the US president gets the job. Good movies need to find a way to save the world that does not include the Pentagon or corrupt politicians and other control freaks. There has never been a heroic US president. Never. So why do we have to have one in Independence Day? It's like having an honest lawyer or economist in a movie. No one would watch it because it's not realistic. Heroic US presidents are even less realistic, yet somehow we're supposed to accept it in movies. And obviously the heroic president loves him some world empire, just like Wall Street and the other fatcats who are screwing us over. What a coincidence that the imaginary heroic president wants to rule the world, exactly like his non-heroic real world counterparts! The propaganda just never ends here. Accept US world empire or you're with the aliens(terrorists/communists/insert next bogus scare here)!

So when you go balls to the wall with this low grade US militarism propaganda all chance of a light approach go out the window. You either love the empire and cheer for the humans or you hate it and are forced to cheer for the aliens. You know they're losing anyway, so no matter how big their boat is they are the eternal and doomed underdogs in Hollywood movies.
So, definitely a big thumbs up for all the people who take US war propaganda seriously and people who tear up when nuclear bombs, unbelievable stupidity and horn music save the world once again. A rather big thumbs down if you don't respond well or at all to these things. Other than the embarrassingly obvious propaganda in Independence Day: Resurgence, the only other reason to watch it might be the visuals. But how many different tidal waves can Hollywood make where the eastern seaboard of the United States gets destroyed before people lose interest? In another case of blatantly obvious and slimy imperialist propaganda, the tidal wave in this awful movie manages to stop just outside the west wall of the White House; or as I prefer to call it: the Pig House.
Oh and the acting is atrocious as well, and so is the writing. If you don't like Jeff Goldblum this will do nothing for you. Unfortunately I find him to be about as convincing an actor as Steven Segal, so for me he actually manages to drag something that belongs in a toilet already through all the sewage pipes and off to sea whenever he is in a movie.

Watch if you want to be a Good German, uh, I mean Good American. Take it outside, douse it with gasoline and set fire to it if you don't.… Expand
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DirigiblePulpJan 5, 2017
I don't know what this is. Winking self-parody? Sure, absolutely. The first one to 11? Sure, if more CGI and bigger stuff and more nonsense is 11. How about less chemistry between actors, less good Goldblum (a near impossibility) oh and aI don't know what this is. Winking self-parody? Sure, absolutely. The first one to 11? Sure, if more CGI and bigger stuff and more nonsense is 11. How about less chemistry between actors, less good Goldblum (a near impossibility) oh and a f***ing giant spider as the final boss! Err, I mean, main villain that's a many legged queen alien that just happens to resemble a spider because the imagination can be a desolate place sometimes.

Emmerich doesn't get the master of disaster respect he kind of deserves, and this is why (also some of his other movies, whatever, I do have a point).

People are saying Will Smith dodged a bullet by starring in Suicide Squad (and sure, Collateral Beauty too) instead of this. That's like saying he dodged a bullet by maiming himself. It's a better outcome but no less painful and also what was the point of it all?… Expand
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TheQuietGamerDec 30, 2016
It's just a big, dumb popcorn movie. The kind you watch for the crazy destruction, absurd stakes, and cheesy writing. Resurgence makes it a point to never take itself seriously. It's got a silly sense of humor in the face of it's potentiallyIt's just a big, dumb popcorn movie. The kind you watch for the crazy destruction, absurd stakes, and cheesy writing. Resurgence makes it a point to never take itself seriously. It's got a silly sense of humor in the face of it's potentially world ending conflict. The human race is facing it's possible extinction and everyone is smiling and cracking jokes.

While this does add a extra sense of fun to the movie, it also makes it hard to really care about what's going on. There's simply no urgency to the events. The new characters are bland and there's no way to get emotionally invested at all. This is the kind of movie you watch for the visual panache and not much else. There's a lot of cool sci-fi stuff onscreen to keep things interesting enough to keep you watching. It just doesn't engage your brain. But hey, it's fun for what it is. I got some laughs and some cool action. That's really all I was expecting anyway. Fans of the first can get a kick out of seeing the familiar faces return (with the exception of Will Smith) and references. Roland Emmerich also makes it pretty clear he's got some ideas for a sequel. Basically, come to have some mindless fun or don't come at all. Resurgence doesn't offer much else.

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DemonDan13Dec 27, 2016
Simply put, this is a movie that shouldn't have been made, but studios will do anything they can to separate you from your cash. This movie is exactly the same as the first, they just doubled down on everything. Bigger White House, biggerSimply put, this is a movie that shouldn't have been made, but studios will do anything they can to separate you from your cash. This movie is exactly the same as the first, they just doubled down on everything. Bigger White House, bigger aliens, more ships, etc. The only things they got right was not having Will Smith in the movie, and giving us double the Jeff Goldblum.… Expand
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marcmyworksDec 20, 2016
This film should have been called “Independence Day: A Whole Lotta Speeches”. ID2 starts off strong enough, we’re pretty much in the future described in Back to the Future 2, however the aliens are back and this time they want… well lets sayThis film should have been called “Independence Day: A Whole Lotta Speeches”. ID2 starts off strong enough, we’re pretty much in the future described in Back to the Future 2, however the aliens are back and this time they want… well lets say something that is not related at all to the first film. It really just gets worse from here as the number of characters we don’t care about, exposition, boring action and long winded speeches grows until I felt like I was watching a really bad Michael Bay film.… Expand
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NousernamesDec 17, 2016
WOW. Wow this was bad, I think it's literally the worst movie I've ever seen. Shocking. My body actually hurt after 2 hours of watching this "movie" Do not see it. Danger. Danger.
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dr_zoidberg590Dec 4, 2016
The visual effects triumph of the decade. A well-though out tribute to the original which delivers incredible artistic direction in spades. The theme of a united humanity remains. Spectacular.
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LeZeeNov 4, 2016
The earthlings are united to defend the home from another alien attack.

I have said it many times that when I love a film, I always pray for a sequel to come. But I won't do that for all the films like perhaps 'Taken' and this one. TheseThe earthlings are united to defend the home from another alien attack.

I have said it many times that when I love a film, I always pray for a sequel to come. But I won't do that for all the films like perhaps 'Taken' and this one. These are not designed for that kind of a stretch or to own a franchise. So anyway they have made it and I'd watched. Since I was not expecting it, I did not care about the how it ends. I mean critically failed and the box office was okay, but did not meet the expectations. I mean not found anywhere near to the original film's collection.

For me, minus half point for the Chinese flavour. I think the Hollywood must stop leaning towards Chinese contents. It is like they are ignoring the rest of the world. I want the old days American films, not this yuan targeted films. Sorry, that is one of the reasons why I disliked films like this, 'Now You See Me 2' and many other recent sino-Hollywood films.

This story takes place 20 years later to the original film. Only a handful of characters returned and many of them were new. So now the humans leaped forward after adapting the alien technology. But when they learn the distress call was sent to the base of the enemy from the 20 years ago event, they are underprepared for another alien attack that follows very soon. Without any option they push their full force to defend the earth and it would they succeed or not is what the remaining film to reveal.

Nowadays the graphics are not an issue. The filmmaking had touched down for a standard in the visual quality, especially a big production like this. So those parts even overplay the performances of the real actors. We have seen that from Gollum, King Kong and many other monster films. So if you are watching a today's high end film means, it is a pleasure from the blow ups we expect the most. Similar to killings from the horror thrillers. This film does that so well, that mean it is entertaining, but not the overall film very praisable.

This story can be easily connected to many classics such as 'Star Wars' and 'Avatar'. Because how it ends seems like a story about the origins of those films. So the third film is like definitely takes us deep into the space. Looks very interesting, but does it work is the real question. It is already in the work with the same director. So lets wait and see how it corrects its mistakes. Meantime, you can watch this if you haven't yet, but it is an average film.

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verbal_666Oct 22, 2016
Pure disgusting, filthy, trivial, ridiculous, junk & trash. Grotesque, not deliberately, not funny, stupid. Take only audio-track and make it play on a Dolby system, the rest is really sh*t.
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AsadarOct 12, 2016
Same plot, more VFX, less fun.

The pace of the film is poorly measured, urgency and tension are absent, and humor is tasteless. The scenario is a bad copy of the first film, and shines by outbidding inconsistencies. I recently reviewedSame plot, more VFX, less fun.

The pace of the film is poorly measured, urgency and tension are absent, and humor is tasteless. The scenario is a bad copy of the first film, and shines by outbidding inconsistencies.

I recently reviewed the original, and it already struggled to make me laugh as much as I remember. This following has simply failed to make me smile, and I hope not to remember it...

In short: a waste of time and money.… Expand
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RalfbergsOct 9, 2016
To me this movie felt quite boring. Maybe if I haven't seen the first one it could be interesting and exciting, but here they really didn't bring that many new things and the dialogue was dumb in some parts and acting was not that good in myTo me this movie felt quite boring. Maybe if I haven't seen the first one it could be interesting and exciting, but here they really didn't bring that many new things and the dialogue was dumb in some parts and acting was not that good in my opinion. You didn't feel any emotions towards the main characters even though there should have been emotions. All in all I think they just made this movie as a cash grab.… Expand
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YannickGilletOct 2, 2016
UNE VRAIE DÉCEPTION !

Comment faire d'un premier Chef d’œuvre une suite totalement pourrie... Tant le scénario, que le scripte, que les acteurs, cette suite est de loin, mais alors de très loin à la hauteur du premier ! Votre suiteUNE VRAIE DÉCEPTION !

Comment faire d'un premier Chef d’œuvre une suite totalement pourrie...
Tant le scénario, que le scripte, que les acteurs, cette suite est de loin, mais alors de très loin à la hauteur du premier !

Votre suite fait penser à une série B de Disney Chanel. Les faux décors, les acteurs bidons et le script réellement vide de texte. Vous n'avez pas pensé aux fans d'Indépendance Days, mais à votre porte feuille.
Vous devriez réellement investir dans de vrais décors, de vrais acteurs et un vrais script, une vraie histoire.

C'est tellement gros que ça sonne complètement faux ! Un vaisseau qui se pose sur la planète. Pas la terre, dans une ville, mais sur la planète ! Ensuite, cette reine géante qui court après un bus ! Et Wall-E qui débarque pour sauver les humains. Non mais vous êtes vraiment sérieux ?!

Étant un grand fan du premier, j'ai attendu ce second avec impatience, me refusant même de voir les bandes annonces et il en ressort quoi ? Je me suis carrément endormi pendant le film au cinéma et à la pause j'ai même voulu partir !

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Pamuditha007Sep 30, 2016
Good special effects ... was a good movie ... but still the original Independence Day movie really had something to it ... the crystal ball Virtual Intelligence thing was a bit too much in my opinion ... but then again :D
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Moo-viesSep 26, 2016
With Independence Day: Resurgence, Twentieth Century Fox managed to insult even more greatly than the first instalment the intelligence of its spectators. Who would have thought this was possible ?

Even though I am not a militarist type ofWith Independence Day: Resurgence, Twentieth Century Fox managed to insult even more greatly than the first instalment the intelligence of its spectators. Who would have thought this was possible ?

Even though I am not a militarist type of person, I found the most insulting aspect of this movie was towards the military as they are depicted in the movie, from the cap wearing pilot in space cause it looks more in contact with the average joe to the depiction of the disheveled general.

The cynicism of the depiction of each character, or maybe it is the utter talentlessness of the writers, or the lacklustre storytelling of the director, this piece of garbage is the reason Hollywood is slowly dying.

To think this movie actually had a positive financial impact for its producers makes me sick to my stomach, recompensing the lack of vision and mediocrity of people responsible for this who still develop the kind of movies that takes its spectators for stupid fools.

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sjwilkinSep 26, 2016
We all know about the original. It will go down in history as one of the biggest breakthrough movies in special effects, action, summer blockbuster feels and of course helped launch Will Smith onto the big stage. This sequel 20 years laterWe all know about the original. It will go down in history as one of the biggest breakthrough movies in special effects, action, summer blockbuster feels and of course helped launch Will Smith onto the big stage. This sequel 20 years later will also go down in history - as the worst Hollywood blockbuster ever made.
The movie moves at 1,000 mph and makes absolutely no sense along the way. I literally had no idea what was happening through all the CGI and screams then the movie ended. It was the best part of the movie. Utter utter modern tosh.… Expand
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VonSeuxSep 26, 2016
I've seen some bad **** movies in my live, some that didn't even try to stand above the "b-movie" standard. But this one godammm tops it all, no a single line, not a single frame of this movie is decent.... probably the worst piece of junkI've seen some bad **** movies in my live, some that didn't even try to stand above the "b-movie" standard. But this one godammm tops it all, no a single line, not a single frame of this movie is decent.... probably the worst piece of junk Ive managed to watch for more than 30 minutes… Expand
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supemoneylifeSep 23, 2016
I as looking forward to wathcing this movie since I loved the original all those years ago after seeing it in the cinema.

This time I got the Blu-ray , and I was massively disappointed. I love anything to do with space and alient invasionsI as looking forward to wathcing this movie since I loved the original all those years ago after seeing it in the cinema.

This time I got the Blu-ray , and I was massively disappointed. I love anything to do with space and alient invasions but this just bored the hell out of me. Seriously the "cheap rip-off" version of this... Independents Day 2016" Is far superior to this and a lot more entertaining, if you havent yet seen either and are considering renting or buying this, then I recommend the Independents Day as a suitable subsititute for this garbage… Expand
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julietmylady234Sep 22, 2016
Just finished watching this movie and for me and my daughter it was great. Fast paced good story lines and lots of action
Not sure why the reviews were so bad because we loved it. Nothing at all wrong with the movie good cast, action andJust finished watching this movie and for me and my daughter it was great. Fast paced good story lines and lots of action
Not sure why the reviews were so bad because we loved it. Nothing at all wrong with the movie good cast, action and excellent storyline.… Expand
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SanabriaSep 20, 2016
Valiente mierda se han montado con esta pelicula que hace buena la que hicieron en los 90. Por lo menos el doblaje la acompaña y da casi tanta pena como la pelicula en si. Saludos.
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gioasjSep 11, 2016
It was nothing more than what you would expect, a few things were non sense but all over with the right set of expectations it can be an enjoyable light experience.
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Castiel_AngelSep 5, 2016
Wicked! Unlike the first independence day movie that I only rated a 4/10 I am gonna rate this one a 10/10. I saw this when it first came out and unlike the first one which had a bit of a cheesy storyline this one actually had me sitting onWicked! Unlike the first independence day movie that I only rated a 4/10 I am gonna rate this one a 10/10. I saw this when it first came out and unlike the first one which had a bit of a cheesy storyline this one actually had me sitting on the edge of my seat the whole time like holy crap what on earth are they gonna do. I actually enjoyed how this one kept me in suspense unlike the first one which was very predictable.… Expand
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uguraAug 31, 2016
awesome effects but nothing more, story to much broke i miss will smith on this movie, terrrrrribbbbbbbbbbbbbble movie, please no buy this movie, to much worst
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KayVen17Aug 27, 2016
Deutsche Review - Kritik

Story: 8/25 Punkte
Schauspieler: 9/25
Technik/ Bildbearbeitung: 21/25
Sound/ Voiceacting: 8/25

Gesamtpunktzahl

46/100 Punkte
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DragonBorn-Aug 25, 2016
Independence Day: Resurgence is quite possibly the worst film I ever seen. I was actually falling asleep in the cinema. There is no structure to the film whatsoever. The scriptwriters need to have their pens and paper taken off them. ItsIndependence Day: Resurgence is quite possibly the worst film I ever seen. I was actually falling asleep in the cinema. There is no structure to the film whatsoever. The scriptwriters need to have their pens and paper taken off them. Its cheese topped with more cheese. The acting is some of the worst i have ever witnessed. It was actually painful to sit through.

The original was an absolute classic but they decide to wait 20 years to make a sequel and the best they could do is Roland Emmerich?The reason Will Smith isn't in it is because he took one look at that script and told him and 20th Century Fox to take a hike!

Massive massive disappointment. Do not waste your time. I gave it 1/10 only because Jeff Goldblum is funny. Otherwise it would of been zero.… Expand
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Lukedabadass267Aug 24, 2016
This movie is terrible absouloutly terrible the movie is just....slow and the actions scenes appear near the last hour it also has no sense to anything that you might as well scrap the whole thing
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shiftworkerAug 22, 2016
A weak sequel, a poor refelection of the original. The effects are fine, the acting's OK, but the script is lacking though and the plot a bit lame. It didn't draw me into the characters successfully, so for the most part I didn't care if theyA weak sequel, a poor refelection of the original. The effects are fine, the acting's OK, but the script is lacking though and the plot a bit lame. It didn't draw me into the characters successfully, so for the most part I didn't care if they all got fried by the aliens.… Expand
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andrelol3Aug 20, 2016
Great movie. The plot is very similar to the first one, which is not a bad thing. The pace is actually better than the first version, the movie is full of great characters (in the beginning they look generic, but they grow during the film)Great movie. The plot is very similar to the first one, which is not a bad thing. The pace is actually better than the first version, the movie is full of great characters (in the beginning they look generic, but they grow during the film) and, well, the movie the best action scenes I've seen in years. The special effects are really well made and very creative.

If you liked the first one, you're gonna love this sequel.… Expand
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csw12Aug 19, 2016
Worst movie in nearly 10 years!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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PizzaforkAug 19, 2016
Absolute total garbage, what a waste of time. Another wasted opportunity to make a decent sequel, not that the first movie was Oscar material but it was fun and new, this was just abuse to my eyes.

Avoid like the plague.
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OnyX13Aug 16, 2016
This is the best example of a mindless action, where anyone can do everything at any time, even if it breaks the laws of physics. Basically if you want to like this movie, shut down your brain and just enjoy visuals, because that's the onlyThis is the best example of a mindless action, where anyone can do everything at any time, even if it breaks the laws of physics. Basically if you want to like this movie, shut down your brain and just enjoy visuals, because that's the only good thing in this movie.… Expand
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HealingToolbox1Aug 14, 2016
I'm with the Metacritic fan who also gave this a 10. Apparently another classic case of jaded critics unable to estimate entertainment value for the average movie goer. IF YOU LIKED ANY OF ROLAND'S MOVIES IN THE PAST, YOU WILL LIKE THIS ONE.I'm with the Metacritic fan who also gave this a 10. Apparently another classic case of jaded critics unable to estimate entertainment value for the average movie goer. IF YOU LIKED ANY OF ROLAND'S MOVIES IN THE PAST, YOU WILL LIKE THIS ONE. It's one of his best.

I don't say this lightly and I don't give 10s lightly, only my second 10 rating. I liked this about as much as the first ID. It has much more humor in it. The plot surprised me with how many obstacles it elegantly hurdled.

I wonder if critics generally dislike Roland's pattern of using the first 30-50 minutes to introduce and build up a cast of characters to care about. He uses it here again, to good effect.… Expand
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reviewfrom19842Aug 10, 2016
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Shameless cash grab that has only made for money. That has the worst ending I have seen in a long time ( We need to get even more money um this big white ball that did nothing but talking can go to the alien world because money talks and we need to milk this for everything it has) All charters are useless and have no charters. It's just a huge miss… Expand
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NoxiousAug 8, 2016
This movie is an affront to everyone who is intelligent. Clearly an atrocious money grab, filled with horribly corny lines, zero sense in terms of physics, and awful acting.
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ogierAug 8, 2016
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. My problems with this movie began when I learned that they had built all these crazy space structures and bases on very distant planets like Saturn by learning to apply the alien technology they had accumulated in a mere 20 years. From then on it lost more and more credibility. Events in this movie were all just too coincidental. Main characters encounter eachother just in the right time at the right moment and these moments follow up pretty quickly. It also features some dumb jokes, overdone CGI world destruction which would have destroyed the planet by long if it really happened that way, racial stereotypes (cheering buddhists and arab nomads when the world is saved), everybody just seems to want to sacrifice their lives for the great cause and noone blinks an eye, cheesy motivational speeches and a star wars like vibe when they dogfight the alien aircrafts. Also they recycled the destroy the beehive queen and they'll just walk away plot which was so predictable. And they just had to scream like they were rambo eveytime they did a difficult maneuver in an aircraft. The movie would've been a lot better if you had an open ending in where the Earth would suffer a great loss and they would recuperate in the next movie. That would also give you the artistic space to prevent all these movie cliches. I hope the sequel will be better, because this was a dissappointment.… Expand
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marc5477Aug 8, 2016
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The first movie was not exactly great, but it was good enough to act as a jumping pad for a better sequel. The problem is that the second movie would need to be more intelligent than the 1st for it to make sense and not be written off as just a heartless action flick with no story. Unfortunately, the makers of the second film opted for the quick cash route and left the story hopefuls rolling their eyes.

I could not see past the terrible writing/directing. For one, the main plot is not thought out at all. All they did was make the bad guy bigger and gave them more guns like a Dragonball Z story. It was worse than the new Star Wars which was a travesty simply due to its lineage. It simply didnt make sense that a extremely powerful alien species, who have destroyed countless other species around the universe, decide to bring their only weakness to the surface instead of just placing her in orbit from across the galaxy. The actions of the queen herself were also asinine and made no sense. Imagine the king or general of an army taking off on their own during the fight... Especially after learning that there was a real threat to them nearby... these are not the actions of an intelligent specie, these are the kind of things you see in a Pee Wee football.

At least we can put this series to rest. It stinks.… Expand
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OconsystemsAug 6, 2016
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The first movie had some charm about it the sequel is dire tho crappy script made even worse by the cheesy acting whether that was intentional or not such a shame as i was looking forward to this movie the big gaint boss at the end oh lord just pure **** the ship was 3000km in size and only showed a few life forms on board then it showed the queen and a big blob in the center maybe 50km then on screen it was not that big so many issues with this turd of a movie… Expand
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kstud1Aug 3, 2016
Judging from the scores on this site, most people just agree with the critics and either don't have a mind of their own or just didn't see the movie, this was a very entertaining movie and just as good as the first, reviews are bought andJudging from the scores on this site, most people just agree with the critics and either don't have a mind of their own or just didn't see the movie, this was a very entertaining movie and just as good as the first, reviews are bought and sold these days I guess this movie was one of them.
I advise anyone interested in seeing this movie to see it yourself and forget about reviews,, because they cannot be trusted these days.… Expand
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Bo33yAug 2, 2016
Yawn a bored CGI fest of dreadful fakery. Cheesy actors with those ain't it cool, noo, hellpp, we won, lines. The scripting is awful and it also oozes with sass. However most of those actors haven't used a blue screen before and they areYawn a bored CGI fest of dreadful fakery. Cheesy actors with those ain't it cool, noo, hellpp, we won, lines. The scripting is awful and it also oozes with sass. However most of those actors haven't used a blue screen before and they are about as CGI'ed as all of the backgrounds. The result is they look like they are trying to steer imaginary roller-coasters with no real nuance or body language, and the affect is it brings quite a dull movie. There were a few effect and explosions in the CGI much.… Expand
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treboresAug 1, 2016
My 10 won't make a dent, but this movie is better than what the numbers say - it's more like a 6.5-7. I really don't get the hate - it's no better or worse than the first one. Braindead story, good action and decent special effects - lotsMy 10 won't make a dent, but this movie is better than what the numbers say - it's more like a 6.5-7. I really don't get the hate - it's no better or worse than the first one. Braindead story, good action and decent special effects - lots of destruction - it's exactly as advertised.. I say set expectations low and you'll be pleasantly surprised by how decent this is.… Expand
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Qgal5kapJul 31, 2016
What a piece of GARBAGE!!!! **** acting, **** script. The flic has so many issues that must be some sort of record. It's strange that they couldn't do better with the budget they had. Having somewhat good graphical effects, does not mean youWhat a piece of GARBAGE!!!! **** acting, **** script. The flic has so many issues that must be some sort of record. It's strange that they couldn't do better with the budget they had. Having somewhat good graphical effects, does not mean you have to let everything else suffer for it. The tone of the movie with all the garbage humor, and stupid conversations absolutely kill the immersion.… Expand
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Costs1129Jul 31, 2016
These are only a few of the sins committed:

1. Thou shalt not make product placement obvious (anyone for drinking milk, in a jeep, while QQ'ing someone?) 2. Thou shalt not pander Chinese audience and have them do nothing 3. ThouThese are only a few of the sins committed:

1. Thou shalt not make product placement obvious (anyone for drinking milk, in a jeep, while QQ'ing someone?)

2. Thou shalt not pander Chinese audience and have them do nothing

3. Thou shalt not rehash every element of the movie

4. Thou shalt not use PC to pander to critics

5. Thou shalt not cram worthless characters

6. Thou shalt not throw logic out of the window

7. Thou shalt not ruin past characters (crazy president, wash out dad, dead Hill)

8. Thou shalt not have 15 year old write the script

9. Thou shalt not use an Inception knock off soundtrack

10. Thou shalt not plug sequels in your own horrible reboot… Expand
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StanleyKubrickJul 28, 2016
A cynical blockbuster sequel like many other, but dumber. Who needs patriotic disaster films where nothing surprising happens at all ? Nobody. Why do people crave for disaster porn in the first place ? I guess, they want to see something new,A cynical blockbuster sequel like many other, but dumber. Who needs patriotic disaster films where nothing surprising happens at all ? Nobody. Why do people crave for disaster porn in the first place ? I guess, they want to see something new, something special. This ain't.… Expand
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aequatisJul 27, 2016
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This b-style reboot lost its way somewhere between too much main characters with complex relations, unimaginative punch lines ("definitely... bigger than the last one"), absence of good (acted) humor - Will Smith style - and a huge patriotistic plot line with of course America saving the whole damn bunch altogether.
Where its predecessor had its good moments with a lively mix between sci-fi and horror, (for the time) outstanding visual effects and being generally a "new kind" of movie, Independence Day: Resurgence feels more like a zompy resurrection from a movie which has died from old, but good, age.

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-- Having to see the old movie beforehand in order to understand all the character relations
-- Too much (main) characters
-- Gravity tricks: which seem nice, but for the more alert viewer feel completely wrong.
-- Patriotistic plot line forced upon the viewer in a Chili Sauce thick montage scene where natives in small huts, huddled around candlelight listen on shortwave radio to the powerful words of the almighty saving-the-day American president
-- Nukes: they solve everything
-- With the introduction of a larger ship, also comes the introduction of larger aliens -like an Alien Queen- which, somehow, becomes extremely interested in flipping a school bus full of children instead of steering her mothership and sticking to her earth devouring plan.
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++ Introduction of a friendly and highly evolved alien species
++ Realistic cloud dynamics from incoming mothership
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TokyochuchuJul 25, 2016
Independence Day: Resurgence is a mildly entertaining sequel to the mildly entertaining 90's original. The general set-up and pay off to the movie works well, but the action sequences feel strangely lifeless. Neither as bad or as great as itIndependence Day: Resurgence is a mildly entertaining sequel to the mildly entertaining 90's original. The general set-up and pay off to the movie works well, but the action sequences feel strangely lifeless. Neither as bad or as great as it could have been.… Expand
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chesaroJul 24, 2016
Horrible, just horrible. This movie doesn't have a purpose at all, and to make it worst, the pacing is fast as hell, there was a lot of (horrible) story to tell in not that much time, and to ditch will smith (i really doubt he would have madeHorrible, just horrible. This movie doesn't have a purpose at all, and to make it worst, the pacing is fast as hell, there was a lot of (horrible) story to tell in not that much time, and to ditch will smith (i really doubt he would have made the movie bearable, but meh)... If you want to see this... thing, you are better watching this along the first one on a Saturday marathon on TV or something alike… Expand
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Nobilis1984Jul 21, 2016
Simply no comparison to the first part.
Here Emmerich has correctly grasped bib. Why?
Although he is a very visually beautiful film but the content is plump, can be provided, frumpy and has no wow moments as the first part. The cast isSimply no comparison to the first part.
Here Emmerich has correctly grasped bib. Why?
Although he is a very visually beautiful film but the content is plump, can be provided, frumpy and has no wow moments as the first part.
The cast is sparse and only the well-known actor (Bill Pulmann etc.) make the story bearable.
This one has retired after 20 years again to a sequel has been a big mistake.… Expand
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kellen538Jul 20, 2016
I really don't know why this movie is getting so much hate. Its just another good Roland Emmerich's movie (Just like Godzilla and the first Independence Day)
and another good sci fi movie to!
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C-Dawg86Jul 20, 2016
It was a fun movie to see, because I have good memories of seeing the first one in theaters. That is about all this movie has going for it. WAY too many subplots. Focused on some completely pointless characters. Clearly needs 1996 Will SmithIt was a fun movie to see, because I have good memories of seeing the first one in theaters. That is about all this movie has going for it. WAY too many subplots. Focused on some completely pointless characters. Clearly needs 1996 Will Smith in it (I don't think 2016 Will Smith would have helped this movie). If i never seen this movie again, i would be completely okay with that.… Expand
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marcinleonkempkJul 20, 2016
The movie is just like any other disaster movie. You know from the beginning whoa is going to happen and how it is going to end. The special effects are great but other than that, nothing great. I found it quite boring and, unless you areThe movie is just like any other disaster movie. You know from the beginning whoa is going to happen and how it is going to end. The special effects are great but other than that, nothing great. I found it quite boring and, unless you are special effects fan, I would not recommend it to anyone.… Expand
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GoreministerJul 18, 2016
What to expect from a movie like this? Right! Popcorn Cinema and hell... It delivered Popcorn Cinema almost at it´s best. Sure, there were plot holes, senseless action, but to watch it after you´ve turned your brain out it´s just perfect.
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ferritJul 18, 2016
Hard to believe anyone could rate this as a 10/10, it was mostly awful. Acting mostly dreadful, storyline terrible, special effects were pretty much the only redeeming point. It's not often I it there and feel like walking out, but this wasHard to believe anyone could rate this as a 10/10, it was mostly awful. Acting mostly dreadful, storyline terrible, special effects were pretty much the only redeeming point. It's not often I it there and feel like walking out, but this was a close call.… Expand
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MinosOfCreteJul 17, 2016
I know alot of people are bashing this film as some kind of disgrace to the sci-fi genre, but take it for what it is, a blockbuster flick to enjoy your popcorn with and watch cool explosions (and they ARE cool, special effects in this areI know alot of people are bashing this film as some kind of disgrace to the sci-fi genre, but take it for what it is, a blockbuster flick to enjoy your popcorn with and watch cool explosions (and they ARE cool, special effects in this are great just like in the last one). I remember watching the first one when it came out and loving how 90s it was. It had that mixture of gritty action of the 80s but was also campy, slightly upbeat and kind of signalled that sense of optimism everyone had after the Cold War ended(none of us are enemies now, we're all on the same page kind of vibe).

It was awesome, and I liked the way this one captured that same tone in never taking itself too seriously whilst also creating a certain sense of suspense at the same time(yeah we all know the goods guys are going to win, but the journey matters more than the destination). For everyone who's pretty cynical or prefers hyper-realistic sci-fi, don't go for this, but if you just enjoy alot of crazy weapons tearing things apart and some pretty cool dogfight scenes, go for it. I loved the way they brought back alot of the old characters and had that sense of harking back to the last film without completely leeching off it. It's not meant to be the next Citizen Kane, so take it for what it is and enjoy it!… Expand
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LHethJul 17, 2016
Sadly, the spectacle isn't especially impressive and the cardboard cutout characters feel painfully cliched and uninteresting. The cast certainly don't help with stale performances (Jeff Goldblum and Brent Spiner excluded). Roland EmmerichSadly, the spectacle isn't especially impressive and the cardboard cutout characters feel painfully cliched and uninteresting. The cast certainly don't help with stale performances (Jeff Goldblum and Brent Spiner excluded). Roland Emmerich clearly had fun making this film, but it's hard to take the dramatic crisis seriously when it's undercut by ridiculous subplots and inappropriate gags. However, it's an entertaining enough way to while away the hours.… Expand
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MaverickneoJul 17, 2016
Honest review. 6/10. I loved and grew up with the first independence day. Simply put, the movie is not bad, but its not great either. The primary fault with the movie is you do not really feel anything for the main characters or most of theHonest review. 6/10. I loved and grew up with the first independence day. Simply put, the movie is not bad, but its not great either. The primary fault with the movie is you do not really feel anything for the main characters or most of the characters for the most part except for maybe Pullman and Goldblum. They are just kind of there. It's an entertaining popcorn flick with no heart. Did not having Will Smith hurt it? Did he make a right choice by not being in it? Would Will Smith made the movie better? Probably. But we will never know. If you are a fan of the first and you are sitting on the fence, wait for the blu ray. Like I said earlier in the review. The movie is not bad, but its not great.… Expand
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BigDegs29Jul 16, 2016
It's hard to nail down where this movie goes wrong exactly. Probably because it goes wrong in so many different ways, but not so much to fall completely flat in any one category.

Only ten minutes in and you'll realize the story is far tooIt's hard to nail down where this movie goes wrong exactly. Probably because it goes wrong in so many different ways, but not so much to fall completely flat in any one category.

Only ten minutes in and you'll realize the story is far too disjointed. There's no flow to the movie. There's no time to make us care about the characters, or for character progression, or much in the way of back stories. Which might not be a bad thing considering how bland the new cast is.

Also, if a movie is going to take itself serious, it better make logical sense. This movie had so many cop-outs and miraculous coincidences, it's difficult to suspend your disbelief long enough to actually enjoy it. The characters often make incredible leaps of insight that no one could actually do. "They're drilling. Oh, they must be here to harvest our molten core!" What? How'd you come to that conclusion? I mean, even the opening credits had a logic fail, where the aliens somehow had a recording of the President's 4th of July speech from the original movie! How exactly did they get that?

I think the biggest problems with this movie were the screenwriting and the directing. Scenes often didn't go together cohesively in a logical way. Their homages to the original amounted to basically copying and pasting lines directly from it. Most of the gags fell short, or were overly cheesy for the seriousness of what was going down. Characters didn't react realistically to what was going on around them. I could go on and on with these faults.

As I mentioned before, the visuals were top-notch. I have a serious hatred for CGI that doesn't look realistic, yet gladly this movie doesn't fall into that trap. It has plenty of CGI, but it is incredibly well done. Too bad the other aspects of the movie don't match up.

If nothing else, this movie has shown me how much I want a GOOD space opera. Yet sadly, it may also be the reason we don't get one in the near future.

Good luck with that third installment Fox.… Expand
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wagaJul 16, 2016
A 4 year old would have done better. There is simply nothing to commend. Very soon into the film I was filled with regret, I could have made better use of my time sleeping. It's that bad.
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benoskiJul 15, 2016
I enjoyed the first film quite a bit, and while I am a little disappointed with the sequel, its to be expected.

The first half of the movie was boring as hell, and while it managed to pick up in the second half, it kicked in a little tooI enjoyed the first film quite a bit, and while I am a little disappointed with the sequel, its to be expected.

The first half of the movie was boring as hell, and while it managed to pick up in the second half, it kicked in a little too late, IMO. Still, the acting was fine, the action scenes were great and some plot details were interesting (which I will NOT delve into, since I want to keep this spoiler free.

Twenty years after the original film, I knew it wasn't going to come even close. It's still a decent film to watch nonetheless. I'd watch it again if I had to.… Expand
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romanontherunJul 15, 2016
Yes, it's a bit cheese and absolutely predictable, but it's what you expect from a sequel for predictable by the numbers cheese blockbuster. Good guys win (oh come on, like you woundn't guess), bad guys loose, we tragically lose some minorYes, it's a bit cheese and absolutely predictable, but it's what you expect from a sequel for predictable by the numbers cheese blockbuster. Good guys win (oh come on, like you woundn't guess), bad guys loose, we tragically lose some minor character, good guy crack some cheese jokes, world will unite, shy guy gets the girl way out of his league, etc, etc...

It's not nearly as bad as it's described by critics for some reason, in fact - it's pretty enjoyable, fun and lighthearted summer action movie. Just does not expect unreasonable things from movie that never even intended to deliver on them.… Expand
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Scotty_PrimeJul 14, 2016
ahh independence day
that nostalgia does not ??
Recently back to life thanks to its creator and director, Roland Emmerich Well the question is ... It is an excellent sequel or a mess that should not even have the name of independence dayahh independence day
that nostalgia does not ??
Recently back to life thanks to its creator and director, Roland Emmerich
Well the question is ...
It is an excellent sequel or a mess that should not even have the name of independence day ??
The answer is, it's a movie columbarium to hang out
Provavlemente not have the cast of the previous movie, much less will smith
but hey, this tanpoco cast so bad, exept by nicholas wright. It's the damn stereotype of the man who always gets into everything
but other than this movie is just a show of fireworks to enjoy
I recommend it?
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cmkarthikJul 14, 2016
I am giving this movie a score of 3 for its special effects. I know it is hard for people to create such a visual extravaganza, but as a movie, I would only give it a 1.5/10 rating. The dialogues are very boring and lacks creativity. They'veI am giving this movie a score of 3 for its special effects. I know it is hard for people to create such a visual extravaganza, but as a movie, I would only give it a 1.5/10 rating. The dialogues are very boring and lacks creativity. They've tried to score points with some nostalgia (Eg. showing a poster of the previous movie's hero Will Smith) but the movie as a whole lacks any form of creativity. The makers are underestimating the intelligence of movie-goers.… Expand
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CheddarPlaysJul 13, 2016
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I liked the movie .
The Special effects work very well and it is not exaggerated.
The story is pretty much the same as the first , but with some changes to make a sequel.
The actors play very well.
But the death of the president was badly exploited and poorly prepared for a character like him deserved a dignified death .… Expand
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TinoTrivinoJul 12, 2016
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I wanst very excited, i promised my self it wont be like The Force Awakens, so i enter the cinema with mixed feelings, but what i saw... superficiality.. everywhere, bad acting, except the elder actors. Some wannabe nostalgia nonsense, but the story was so full of... let me say... the target here must be the younger ones, because this was a silly movie....really? Is that for real? I am very disappointed. Btw, if you think the first part was very yankee propaganda... wait to see this one, with a lot of nonosense xenofobic stereotypes lol... its a shame... they really could do a better movie!… Expand
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Captain_ChaosJul 12, 2016
The main negative thing I can say about this movie is it's shallow female stereotypes. They killed one, tried to kill another, and I'm not sure what the Chinese woman's role was beyond eye candy, and being hit on by the unlikable nerdThe main negative thing I can say about this movie is it's shallow female stereotypes. They killed one, tried to kill another, and I'm not sure what the Chinese woman's role was beyond eye candy, and being hit on by the unlikable nerd stereotype. They could have easily made her the protagonist instead of hemswhite boy.

That being said, I loved this movie. They went out of their way to higher back almost every surviving character's actor from the original film: the first R rated film I ever watched and still one of my favorite action films. If you can get by the male-dominated cast, and admittedly some people wouldn't, this film is incredible, and a cut above other recent action films. The acting is great, the special effects are amazing, and it manages to recapture the feel of 90s action/disaster films with just the right amount of dark humor. The additional layer of plot provided by the mysterious sphere really made this movie for me, reminding me very strongly of the Traveler from Destiny.… Expand
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Muskrat147Jul 11, 2016
Many will forget the recycled plot and weak acting in the sequel to the 1996 summer hit Independence Day, and instead will enjoy the edge of your seat action and glorious special effects.
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Mkt2015Jul 10, 2016
I personally love the original Independence Day even though it is considered to be dull with lots of plot-holes in hindsight. That being said, Independence Day came out during the years when I was most impressionable, and I loved every secondI personally love the original Independence Day even though it is considered to be dull with lots of plot-holes in hindsight. That being said, Independence Day came out during the years when I was most impressionable, and I loved every second of it.

Knowing that the second movie, Resurgence, was only two hours long made me start to wonder how epic it could possibly be. The damage that is done is amazing and left me truly on the edge of my seat, but the movie is fast. Everything happens at such a fast pace that you can almost not even keep up with what's going on. I don't want an epic movie to be nearly three hours long or over, but a movie that is such a spectacle and revels in it's over the top manner needs to flesh everything out more.

I talk about the length of the movie, because it simply wasn't long enough for me. I'm hoping that when it is release they shove the other thirty or forty minutes of footage back in to make it a truly epic experience with the characters fleshed out more and with certain scenes lasting just a little bit longer.

Was it worth the price of admission? Sort of. It's not as good as the original, but it's still good. I would probably have given it at least an 8 if it had been much longer. To put it in perspective, the original Cars movie is just as long as this epic movie.… Expand
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eagleeyevikingJul 10, 2016
Wasn't disappointed. Came into the film expecting **** acting, a nonsensical plot, over-the-top, unnecessary global carnage and one sided characters. What I received was a film with **** acting, a nonsensical plot, over-the-top, unnecessaryWasn't disappointed. Came into the film expecting **** acting, a nonsensical plot, over-the-top, unnecessary global carnage and one sided characters. What I received was a film with **** acting, a nonsensical plot, over-the-top, unnecessary global carnage and one sided characters. Therefore, it met my expectations at the very least. Props for that!… Expand
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mrmonsterJul 9, 2016
Not a perfect movie, but definitely worth watching. It had a good action, and good one liners, but not a good script or good story. Nonetheless, the movie was great to watch if you're a fan of the first Independence day, you'll have a lot ofNot a perfect movie, but definitely worth watching. It had a good action, and good one liners, but not a good script or good story. Nonetheless, the movie was great to watch if you're a fan of the first Independence day, you'll have a lot of fun watching this.… Expand
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JrusteenJul 7, 2016
Same old same old from Hollywood. Different actors except the guys who were comatose for 20 years. The science is old and inaccurate. This is essentially a remake of the old movie. Stupid clichés, and from the same actors to boot. I hopeSame old same old from Hollywood. Different actors except the guys who were comatose for 20 years. The science is old and inaccurate. This is essentially a remake of the old movie. Stupid clichés, and from the same actors to boot. I hope these failures sting the ones responsible, maybe they'll stop?… Expand
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sharkman265Jul 6, 2016
Saw it this Evening in 3D , it was a great film it had some great special effects, some awesome seens and some good action sequences all balanced with a story based on humor,brotherhood,friendship and romance , im giving this film aSaw it this Evening in 3D , it was a great film it had some great special effects, some awesome seens and some good action sequences all balanced with a story based on humor,brotherhood,friendship and romance , im giving this film a respectable 9 ,its not a perfect film but its still a great film to see in 3D :)

PS Metacritic you may want to look into the critic reviews they seem lil bit biased and purposely tanking this movie!!!… Expand
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AxeTJul 5, 2016
The first one in '96 was a massive must see event of the summer/year and long awaited return to a sub-genre that had been somewhat gone from the screen for twenty years.  It was huge, but also dumb as hell.  Not a good movie. On the otherThe first one in '96 was a massive must see event of the summer/year and long awaited return to a sub-genre that had been somewhat gone from the screen for twenty years.  It was huge, but also dumb as hell.  Not a good movie. On the other hand the last big movie of its kind from nineteen years earlier "Close Encounters" was an intelligent and mysterious alien invasion story with an intelligence behind and in front of the camera (10 rating). "Independence Day" was basically camp masquerading as semi-serious with stupid half ass jokes delivered by a second rate cast and helmed by a German fanboy director without an understanding for the complexities of language, American politics and culture, much less… far less, character psychology. It did have spirit though!  (5 rating)
This sequel was so obviously concocted purely to cash in on a former hit.  What sequel isn't? (The good ones wait for a good script though!) It's even dumber with none of the spirit the original had.  And now another twenty years later, the screen has been over-saturated with alien invasion movies to the point of brain numbingly sickening nausea! Unlike the last time there's not only no need for this thing, but there should be outright extreme prejudice against it. It's an utterly worthless limp formulaic juvenile bore beyond belief.  Actually that's an insult to juveniles who surely will reject this with all they have to choose from these days.
And sorry to say, every adult member of the cast that showed up for the payday should not only be embarrassed but should make a public apology in order to save whatever integrity they have left!… Expand
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