Independen day
“Independence Day” is a 1996 sci-fi action film that pays homage to the 1950s flying saucer genre. The movie features a diverse cast of characters, chosen for their ethnicity, occupation, and sexual orientation, who band together to fight off an alien invasion.
While the special effects in the film are elaborate, they are not outstanding. The giant saucers are big but dull, and the smaller “fighter” saucers used by the aliens are disappointing. The aliens' tactics also leave some questions unanswered, such as why they bother engaging in aerial dogfights with the U.S. Air Force when they have a spaceship a fourth the size of the moon, and why they don't knock out the Internet with a neutron bomb instead of causing static on TV screens.
Despite its flaws, “Independence Day” is a fun summer movie that has some neat ideas. The revelation that Area 51 actually houses the government's “secret” alien spaceship is interesting, and the character of Dr. Okun, played by Brent Spiner, adds some comedic relief as a classic mad scientist.
However, the aliens themselves are a serious disappointment, as they are portrayed as simple octopus-like creatures. The movie could have used more imagination in its portrayal of extraterrestrial life.
Overall, “Independence Day” is a movie that is enjoyable for its silly summer fun. While it may not be the most imaginative sci-fi film out there, it still manages to entertain with its diverse cast of characters and explosive action scenes.
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