Independence Day: Resurgence

2016

PG-13

2h 0m

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5.4/10

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We always knew they were coming back. Using recovered alien technology, the nations of Earth have collaborated on an immense defense program to protect the planet. But nothing can prepare us for the aliens’ advanced and unprecedented force. Only the ingenuity of a few brave men and women can bring our world back from the brink of extinction.

Directors

Roland Emmerich

Writers

Dean Devlin(screenplay by)

Roland Emmerich(screenplay by)

Dean Devlin(characters by)

Stars

Liam Hemsworth

Jeff Goldblum

Jessie T. Usher

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Jake Morrison

David Levinson

Dylan Hiller

President Whitmore

Patricia Whitmore

Charlie Miller

Rain Lao

Dr. Catherine Marceaux

Julius Levinson

General Adams

Dr. Brakish Okun

President Lanford

Commander Jiang Lao

Secretary of Defense

Dr. Jasmine Hiller

Dikembe

Floyd Rosenberg

Agent Matthew Travis

Directors

Roland Emmerich

Writers

Dean Devlin(screenplay by)

Roland Emmerich(screenplay by)

Dean Devlin(characters by)

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4/10

Independence Day: Resurgence makes a bold attempt to follow up on the legacy of its iconic predecessor, but it falls short in many areas. Liam Hemsworth delivers a solid performance, but the script doesn’t give him much to work with, leaving his character feeling shallow and unmemorable. The story itself is straightforward and predictable, offering little in terms of surprises or emotional engagement. Attempts at humor and drama sometimes feel forced, detracting from the overall experience. While Roland Emmerich's direction keeps the film moving at a brisk pace, it often prioritizes spectacle over substance. The visuals work well enough to support the story, but they don’t push any boundaries, especially for a film released in 2016. Given the advancements in CGI and visual effects by that time, the production feels like a missed opportunity to deliver something truly jaw-dropping. Instead, it’s serviceable, doing just enough to convey the futuristic and alien elements but lacking the wow factor that could have elevated the experience. In the end, Independence Day: Resurgence is a decent popcorn flick for fans of sci-fi action, but it doesn’t live up to the standards set by the original. It’s fun in parts but ultimately forgettable, leaving viewers with the sense that it could have been so much more.

RalphRahal17 Dec, 2024