Modern-Day Aliens

Rating: 7/10 (6 April 2005)

Independence Day is pretty-much aliens updated from the 50's. When we were all kids we dreamed of aliens and were afraid of them or saw E.T. and loved them. I'd go with E.T but this film sure doesn't.
After a new signal is received from outer-space, the world goes on alert as alien crafts cover entire cities. the countries around the world try to make contact but are gravely wrong when their planes are shot down. President Tom Whitmore (Bill Pullman) attempts to warn the people as a computer nerd David (Jeff Goldblum)attempts to warn him. but the aliens take matters into their own hands destroying countless cities around the world.
Another attempt is made at the aliens, this time with fighter jets headed by Capt. Steven Hiller (Will Smith) but all but his ship is destroyed. From here on out the film heads from destroyed L.A. to Area 51 to the mother ship herself. The movie is visually stunning with breakthrough special-effects. The story is very good and Will Smith, Bill Pullman, and Jeff Goldblum make up a tremendous cast.
Some drawbacks are is the films length. It probably could have been cut down about another twenty minutes.
Independence Day. Starring: Bill Pullman, Will Smith, Jeff Goldblum, Randy Quaid, Vivica A. Fox, and Judd Hirsch.
3 out of 5 Stars.