It's a classic, no questions asked.

Rating: 9/10 (2 March 2020)

Roland Emmerich (who i just found out a couple days ago is openly gay) is my favorite director. He has a niche for making special effects-laden movies with half-hearted attempts at drama. His most widely-known film is NOT Day After Tomorrow, but his 1996 alien film Independence Day. In fact, i don't even NEED to summarize the plot. It's your average E.T invasion film, but feels like the biggest one of them all (for the 90s at least). Stellar FX (obviously), almost-touching efforts at tragedy, and top it off, Will Smith. Who doesn't love Will?
I could review this movie some more. But i recommend you get a copy and see for yourself.