One of my favorite 90's flicks

Rating: 8/10 (30 July 2015)

This and Terminator 2. There is a lot to like about film. Of course, there are plenty of clichés and if you take the time to do an in- depth analysis, you will find a few plot holes (however minor). But the film overall is really good. The cast is really good at exhibiting emotion (with the exception of Will Smith who always acts like a comedian). SPOILER ALERT: I really felt it when the President's wife died or when David and Constance were discussing their divorce. The movie also really deserves it's Oscar for best special effects. That shot of the White House blowing up is SO good, you wince (not because the effect was bad, but because it's the freakin' White House being blown to smithereens.) The film borrows elements used previously by other alien/sci-fi action films but it also has many unique elements. I mean, how many action movies nowadays take almost an hour to develop characters before getting to the main action? (That was a good choice, on behalf of the film, BTW. I was pleasantly surprised when watching it for the first time.) Bottom line, the film has it's cheesy moments, but it is very entertaining, fun and even heartfelt at times. I loved it. Must-watch for any sci-fi or action movie fan.