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MPAA RATING: PG-13 for sci-fi destruction and violence
Starring Bill Pullman, Mary McDonnell, Jeff Goldblum, Judd Hirsch, Will Smith, Vivica A. Fox, Randy Quaid, and Robert Loggia
Mysterious and powerful aliens launch an all-out invasion against the human race. The spectacle begins when massive spaceships appear in Earth's skies. But wonder turns to terror as the ships blast destructive beams of fire down on cities all over the planet. Now the world's only hope lies with a determined band of survivors, uniting for one last strike against the invaders - before it's the end of all mankind. (20th Century Fox)
| GENRE(S): | Action | Sci-fi |
| WRITTEN BY: |
Roland Emmerich
Dean Devlin |
| DIRECTED BY: | Roland Emmerich |
| RELEASE DATE: |
DVD: May 11, 2004 Video: November 22, 1996 Theatrical: July 3, 1996 |
| RUNNING TIME: | 145 minutes, Color |
| ORIGIN: | USA |
The film won a 1997 Academy Award for Best Visual Effects, and it was nominated for an Oscar in the Best Sound category.
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The average user rating for this movie is 6.2 (out of 10) based on 19 User Votes
Note: User votes are NOT included in the Metascore calculation.
Nigel M. gave it a0:
The only time I ever walked out of a cinema was halfway through this. I can't imagine the second half making up for the first hour of intelligence insulting drivel. I predicted the rest of the story when my mates met me in the pub, almost to the letter. Awful.
James H. gave it a10:
This movie has a permanent spot in my top-five movies list. Five-star special effects, great acting, good plot, and everyone gets a few great lines. The President's speech just before the final battle is unforgettable. Easily earns a place in any sci fi or action movie lover's library. Highly recommended.
Joyce C. gave it a0:
very predictable and obviously written. Most people say its very good, when seriously it is ridiculous, I hated it, definite crap.
JC Andrew gave it a0:
I'm so sorry Jeff and Will. Two actor's, and one horrible script.
Jared Christenson gave it a0:
The special effects aren't bad, character use magnificent, story pretty superb, acting okay, but it is absolutely cheesy every second. There is one really funny part and thats it, there are several smiles and giggles of entertainment, the action totally passes, the plot has so much and flies. But the lamest part of it all is that the German Shepherd survives a jump into a truck with fire flaming 1 centimetere away from him. And the president's wife goes in a Helicopter and the Helicopter blows up in an instant noticable explosion, and the girl lives lying on the ground with just a bleed and dust particles on her face. when she should have a dissinagrated head and organs melted. That was the main road of the story which is lame, and it really drags on near the end. I just found it boring and unsuccesful, overall not worth it.
Anson G gave it a9:
Cool, i liked this film. U can see jets and alien ship plied the skies like Star Wars. I'm tellin u, it was great movie.
[Anonymous] gave it a9:
Not the best story, but it's high on very good effects and some nice, dumb fun. Forget reading the story on paper, this is a movie that must be seen to be enjoyed for the FX afterburner it is. You can imagine yourself flying a jet against those UFOs.
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