Independence Day

[NJCardFan]

I'm pretty consistent, give me good mindless action and I'm a happy camper. I know the science was incredibly bad in Armageddon but I slept through my Physics class so it was no big deal to me. I could have done without some of the cheesy lines though. I always thought the Starship Troopers line of "It's alright because I got to have you, Johnny" was near the bottom but Armageddon's "Requesting permission to shake the hand of the daughter of the bravest man I ever met" sunk even lower. Still, it wouldnt be a classic action flick without a bad line or two. I never tire of hearing Arnie say "I let him go".

Steve

Hey, if it weren't for this movie, my dog would have another name. Meet his namesake:

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[Bada0Bing]

I watched this for the first time in almost 20 years. Had to get ready for the sequel!

Bill Pullman - worst president ever... His big speech made me want to jump off a cliff. Althought it fit with the rest of the cheese in the movie.

Randy Quaid - Was this a Sci-Fi movie or a sad attempt at comedy

Plot = Completely stupid

The only thing it had going for it was special affects and even they weren't that great asside from the Capitol building being blown up.

Although I did like Will Smith but even he couldn't carry this turd.

What do you mean, this speech is awesome!

President Thomas Whitmore: Good morning. In less than an hour, aircraft from here will join others from around the world. And you will be launching the largest aerial battle in the history of mankind. "Mankind." That word should have new meaning for all of us today. We can't be consumed by our petty differences anymore. We will be united in our common interests. Perhaps it's fate that today is the Fourth of July, and you will once again be fighting for our freedom... Not from tyranny, oppression, or persecution... but from annihilation. We are fighting for our right to live. To exist. And should we win the day, the Fourth of July will no longer be known as an American holiday, but as the day the world declared in one voice: "We will not go quietly into the night!" We will not vanish without a fight! We're going to live on! We're going to survive! Today we celebrate our Independence Day!

 

[UncleChris]

I watched this for the first time in almost 20 years. Had to get ready for the sequel!



What do you mean, this speech is awesome!

President Thomas Whitmore: Good morning. In less than an hour, aircraft from here will join others from around the world. And you will be launching the largest aerial battle in the history of mankind. "Mankind." That word should have new meaning for all of us today. We can't be consumed by our petty differences anymore. We will be united in our common interests. Perhaps it's fate that today is the Fourth of July, and you will once again be fighting for our freedom... Not from tyranny, oppression, or persecution... but from annihilation. We are fighting for our right to live. To exist. And should we win the day, the Fourth of July will no longer be known as an American holiday, but as the day the world declared in one voice: "We will not go quietly into the night!" We will not vanish without a fight! We're going to live on! We're going to survive! Today we celebrate our Independence Day!

It wasn't the text of the speech that rolled eyes nationwide.... it was the actor's delivery. (IMHO, of course)

 

[Matt L]

It wasn't the text of the speech that rolled eyes nationwide.... it was the actor's delivery. (IMHO, of course)

I think you meant "...teared eyes nationwide"

 

[Iceman]

I watched this for the first time in almost 20 years. Had to get ready for the sequel!



What do you mean, this speech is awesome!

President Thomas Whitmore: Good morning. In less than an hour, aircraft from here will join others from around the world. And you will be launching the largest aerial battle in the history of mankind. "Mankind." That word should have new meaning for all of us today. We can't be consumed by our petty differences anymore. We will be united in our common interests. Perhaps it's fate that today is the Fourth of July, and you will once again be fighting for our freedom... Not from tyranny, oppression, or persecution... but from annihilation. We are fighting for our right to live. To exist. And should we win the day, the Fourth of July will no longer be known as an American holiday, but as the day the world declared in one voice: "We will not go quietly into the night!" We will not vanish without a fight! We're going to live on! We're going to survive! Today we celebrate our Independence Day!

You are right on this. We are in a world and "annihilating" each other over religion, politics, race, being offended and the list goes on and on. Unfortunately, I don't see this getting any better. Sad that Independence Day has become almost another day to a lot of people, IMO

 

[Covert Rain]

You are right on this. We are in a world and "annihilating" each other over religion, politics, race, being offended and the list goes on and on. Unfortunately, I don't see this getting any better. Sad that Independence Day has become almost another day to a lot of people, IMO

It's strange how a common enemy or goal has and can unite the human race. I would say maybe what we need is a real alien invasion but I rather like my scenic mountain views not to be littered with downed alien motherships. It's rather inconvenient.

 

[BigRedRage]

It's strange how a common enemy or goal has and can unite the human race. I would say maybe what we need is a real alien invasion but I rather like my scenic mountain views not to be littered with downed alien motherships. It's rather inconvenient.

Maybe when those ships explode they rain flowers on the terrain