Review of Independence Day: Resurgence (2016) by Brenda M — 13 Aug 2016

Great movie! Not sure why the bad user ratings, or what their expectations were? Maybe they need more superhero movies?!

This review of Independence Day: Resurgence (2016) was written by Brenda M on 13 Aug 2016.

Independence Day: Resurgence has generally received mixed reviews.

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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 Spencer P (651) on 05 Jul 2018

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If the safe blandness of Independence Day: Resurgence is any indicator of the quality for the inevitable sequel, I hope the aliens win next time…

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By Jude P (456) on 02 Dec 2017

Certainly, this sequel blew the original from it's glory, not because this is good - worst and dull…

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How could a movie with Jeff Goldbloom in it be bad, right? Wrong. This is one of the worst movies I have ever seen…

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By Jens S (711) on 21 Mar 2018

I liked it! Gale Hawthorne, Ian Malcolm, and Data are perfect in these roles…

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