Review of Independence Day: Resurgence (2016) by Brian L — 16 Nov 2016

You want to like it, and at moments, you do. But ID4 2 is a flaming garbage heap with no likable leads.

This review of Independence Day: Resurgence (2016) was written by Brian L on 16 Nov 2016.

Independence Day: Resurgence has generally received mixed reviews.

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