Independence Day: Resurgence (2016)

Good concept, poorly executed.

Very interesting film. Was caught on the premise when seeing the trailer but unsure as to what the outcome would be for the showing. As it turns out, it was a very good film.

If the ambition is to provide two hours of instantly forgettable, popcorn-munching escapism, it succeeds.

The film never slows down or bores, plunging from one harrowing sequence to the next.

I decided I'd watch both movies in the franchise back to back. Big mistake. ID4 is one of Emmerich's best films and is why I respect him so much. The cast, chemistry, action sequences, and dialogue are amazing. The cgi and special effects were great for their time. Pullman's uplifting speech ties the whole movie together.... then there's the mess that THIS movie made. Resurgence was not good. Period. When I first saw this in theatres, I pretty much hated everything about this movie. The dialogue is bad, the plot was there but incredibly shallow, and there were so many parallels and recurring scenes that were in the original that it was an insult. That being said, if you choose to forget that ID4 existed, the movie wasn't completely horrible. Emmerich let me down. Incredibly disappointed with this movie.

I had no expectations for this movie. I have to be honest, my friend turned it on and for the first like 20 minutes I thought we were watching pacific rim. It was very hard to stay focused because none of the characters felt likeable, interesting or even remotely memorable. Some movies don't need a sequel. On the plus side though, Jeff Goldblum.

It's an entertaining film but my god what bad acting and writing. It's like watching a Saturday morning cartoon with real people. So many childish lines by the actors, but again if you like just having something on in the background while having sex it's ok.

This movie was really good despite some hiccups.No Will Smith was one and another was Goldblum's character remained childless (I thought he got back together with his ex wife?) was annoying but all in all it makes it easier to concentrate on the new characters and older characters that have since the first movie grown up.Chris Hemsworth's baby brother got a role was okay but not much hero material.Really liked how Bill Pullman's character does a Tassadar in the end.I see some people didn't like it but hey at least it was better than the Disney Star Wars movies we've been having (Small feat).Totally deserves a third installment.I couldn't care less what the so called "critics" think of it.