Review of Independence Day: Resurgence (2016) by Martin T — 20 Nov 2016

Quite possibly the worst film I have ever seen, with lines and entire speeches lifted directly from, and none of the cheesiness of the original movie (which itself was pretty awful) this is sterile and incredibly boring throughout...

This review of Independence Day: Resurgence (2016) was written by Martin T on 20 Nov 2016.

Independence Day: Resurgence has generally received mixed reviews.

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So much of what is going on in the third act is so ridiculous, it is hard not to find some enjoyment out of it…

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