Amazing script, amazing acting, amazing screenplay...

Rating: 9/10 (15 October 2006)

ID4 easily stands as one of the best of the 90's, a time when sci-fi and patriotism were not easily accepted.
How does one appeal to the masses screaming for realism? First, barrage them with a cast of competent, well-known actors. Now that you have everyone's attention, actually follow through with a script meant to encompass each and every one of those actors. This is where most movies fail, sometimes miserably, but not Independence Day. Must-see movie for anybody willing to keep an open mind. Remember, it's just pretend.
I have only one complaint, (which is extremely rare, believe me) and that is the acting of Harvey Fierstein. Almost comparable to that of Jake Lloyd (Anakin Skywalker). Almost.