Review of Independence Day: Resurgence (2016) by Sean P — 01 Aug 2016

My only thought after watching was 'Oh come on, they could have done much better than that'.

This review of Independence Day: Resurgence (2016) was written by Sean P on 01 Aug 2016.

Independence Day: Resurgence has generally received mixed reviews.

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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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I Could Not Help Making Fun Of This. It Makes A Mockery Of The Cash-Grab CGi Effects Audiences Come To Expect As An Acting Mess Ensues…

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By Benjamin P (368) on 22 Jan 2018

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