Independence Day: Resurgence is an Awesome and Fun Sci-Fi/Action Movie that I wouldn't hesitate to see again. Now mind you, I'm a smart guy and I've seen a lot of good and a lot of bad Sci-Fi films from varying franchises Star Trek Franchise, Star Wars Franchise, Interstellar, The Martian and etc. and multiple producers and, to me, ID:R is Great. While not quite as good as the original Independence Day ID4 , it, for me, was still fun and awesome to watch. And even though it took 20 years to make, I, for one, am glad the writers and producers thought out the plot points of this <more> movie a little bit more. The story was more methodical, the plot was reasonable, given 20 years, and the action was logically realistic for a sci-fi sequel 20 years later.They certainly gave some of the legacy characters like David Levinson, Brakish Okin and Thomas Whitmore justice and added considerable fervor to them in connection to this movie. David Levinson has that "let's be smart about this..." attitude, and interaction scenes with Pres. Whitmore, Dr. Okin and even his father were quite enjoyable and reminiscent of the original Independence Day. Thomas Whitmore was certainly this movie's Russell Casse Randy Quaid from ID4 and add that his continued link to the aliens is further defined. His role in the movie serves the story. And Brakish Okin Brent Spiner is still as kooky and funny as ever, serving as the brainy, spaced-out scientist and probably one of the best comic reliefs in the movie.The characters Patricia Whitmore, Dylan Hillard and Jake Morrison certainly stole the show as they came into their own. The connection between these three is certainly present and their story is certainly there. Jake comes across as that hot shot pilot who hasn't reached his "peak" yet or learned how to think smartly through his actions, but isn't afraid to take risk. Dylan is trying to live up to his step-father's Steven Hillard's legacy and is learning how to be a better, more decisive leader. And Patricia is juggling her life, working for the current president, taking care of her father and recapturing her passion for flying. And yet, when these three get together and into the fight, it feels like they belong and they make the movie, especially the climax and final act, work.The psychologist/doctor girlfriend of David Levinson and the African Warlord certainly add context in that they help in showing the effects from the "War of 1996" and even the "crash" at Roswell. Even the UN Accountant and Julius Levinson have their moments that round out the story overall.And while bits of the movie seemed a little rushed to me, the story's there and I was able to follow along. I definitely will praise the writers for not using the "computer virus" element, as logically, any alien traveling millions of light-years to hunt and destroy humanity would probably have some way of purging said computer virus from their computer systems. The aerial dogfight in the second act and the final fight near the end with the alien hive queen felt right, were enjoyable and look amazing.I like the connectivity between this movie and the first one, the connection between the characters works, and the addition of a starting point for a sequel also works. Ultimately, I love the fact that at many various points in the movie, the military in me gave me the urge to give military salutes throughout the movie.I certainly hope that writers and producers come out with the sequel to this movie real soon and I definitely hope to see the same "living" characters with even more development in their personal stories. I really enjoyed this movie and I hope the next movie ID:R sequel lives up to and even surpasses it.And, to spite the harsh critics of this movie, I urge that when you see Independence Day: Resurgence, don't overthink it, just watch, enjoy and have fun! I know I did. <less> |