Review of Independence Day: Resurgence (2016) by Brian B — 18 Oct 2016

Great effects but not that great of a story line.

This review of Independence Day: Resurgence (2016) was written by Brian B on 18 Oct 2016.

Independence Day: Resurgence has generally received mixed reviews.

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By Kamel L (1) on 29 Jan 2018

Guys, I am not 13 anymore. You should have stepped up your game, instead you almost made me hate the original too…

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By Tom F (311) on 22 Oct 2018

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By Garsett L (12) on 22 Oct 2018

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By Alex X (11) on 13 Jul 2018

An epic roller coaster ride that takes you on a journey you didn't anticipate or envisioned. Loved the subtext in the movie…

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By Jamie C (1,664) on 03 Jan 2018

Another sequel to an all time classic that we all expected but never really asked for, The film itself is good, Action packed with great effects…

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By Michael L (2,383) on 11 Jul 2018

I don't have much to say except that, despite the visual effects and decent story line, the dialogue is cheesy, the American bravado is extremely…

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By Tyler S (1,583) on 12 Jan 2018

Not nearly as bad as I expected, Independence Day: Resurgence is (mostly) self aware sci-fi shlock that's so shlocky it's kinda fun…

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By Bum H (2) on 24 Jul 2018

I just can't believe this underrated sequel got so many bad reviews. That is completely 100% bullshit…

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By Steve W (2,154) on 27 Dec 2018

It was terrifying great! I just watched this movie using boxxy software... on my iPhone for free…

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By Christian M (509) on 04 Jan 2019

Mae Whitman, need to say more?. This Shows that casting was a sign of the real quality of the movie…

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