Independence Day (1996)

There is one thing which is a sure bet, that is once every couple of years Hollywood will spew out a big budget over the top action romp where America saves the day, which is the case of "Independence Day" which came out in 1996. It's a no brainer movie made to appeal to the mass market delivering that proud to be American element which for anyone who is not American can really grate, especially in the semi patronising way it treats the British and yes it does grate for me. But then there is nothing wrong with being patriotic I just wish the British film industry would do the same. Anyway, "Independence Day" is a movie of cliches, comedy as well as big effects and as such it delivers exactly what it sets out to be, pure action fun.
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