The aliens are coming and their goal is to invade and destroy Earth. Fighting superior technology, mankind’s best weapon is the will to survive. (IMDb)
All of the ingredients are here for a classic blockbuster sci-fi: The U.S. president, the army (Smith brings the swagger), and the science-y guy (Goldblum is hilarious), with dashes of personal side-plots; aliens, missiles, and explosions; a back-and-forth first act introducing the different players and places and a big triumphant climax. It’s cliche, has some questionable SFX, and lacks action, but with a good helping of memorable characters and humourous dialogue, it remains entertaining.
6.5/10 (Alright)
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I remember having a great time watching this in the cinema back in the day.
“Kick the tires and light the fires, big daddy!”
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I can imagine it being a great theatre flick! some great one-liners, for sure, especially from cigar-biting Smith!
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