Independence Day: Resurgence turned out to be largely as anticipated. In fact, considering all the negative commentary circulating beforehand, it ended up being somewhat better than feared. As is frequently the case, those one and two-star ratings and declarations of “worst movie ever” were simply untrue. The original film’s primary appeal stemmed from its novelty; this installment essentially replicates that formula, although with significantly enhanced special effects that occasionally feel excessive and a plot that's noticeably thinner. To be fair, the initial movie wasn't exactly brimming with a complex narrative either, and the idea of infecting an alien computer with a virus was quite problematic, detracting from the overall experience. Over two decades, humanity’s technological advancements have progressed dramatically—including weaponry deployed on the moon, for example. The pace of this progress is unrealistic even when factoring in access to alien technology, but I was willing to overlook that detail to boost the movie's excitement factor. Then a new alien ship appears, not the kind expected, but another variety altogether. This vessel seems non-aggressive initially, but predictably, politicians botch everything up. A few scenes later, the “real” aliens arrive, equipped with an even larger weapon and swiftly dispatching humanity’s comparatively slow-firing weaponry—returning us to a familiar situation from the first film: a massive spaceship positioned over Earth, signaling time for plan B. There were numerous sequences of large spaceships, destruction, and chaos before the aliens managed to park their enormous vessel. I imagine finding parking for a 5,000 kilometer spacecraft could be challenging (I’ve had similar issues with my own vehicle). This is where significant criticisms arise concerning the film. The special effects are impressive, undeniably so, but they're also overblown and disregard any semblance of physical laws. It’s evident that whoever penned this script lacked a grasp of basic science—if they even made it through those classes. For instance, a 5,000 kilometer spaceship – larger than Earth itself (Earth’s radius is about 6,370 kilometers)—capable of generating its own gravity (apparently due to the engines) descends and lands on Earth. As it approaches the surface, cars, trains, ships, skyscrapers, and fragments of the planet begin to lift upwards. While visually spectacular, anyone with a basic understanding should realize that such force would actually destabilize Earth, potentially altering its rotation speed and orbit around the sun. The narrative is riddled with typical Hollywood absurdities and plot inconsistencies. Even my children could identify these gaps, which were often large enough to accommodate a battleship! Regarding the acting, there’s not much to say. Most of the main cast members managed to get through the movie without significant missteps. Considering it wasn't intended as a profound or intellectually stimulating film, that was satisfactory. Judd Hirsch, as Julius Levinson, stood out as the strongest character; Dr. Okun was probably the weakest, though Brent Spiner’s performance wasn’t necessarily poor—the character himself simply felt too eccentric for my taste. I'll cease complaining now. The movie aligned precisely with expectations: impressive special effects combined with a flimsy story. I entered hoping for good visuals and low expectations elsewhere, and that's exactly what I received. It fulfilled those expectations completely, so I rate it 7 out of 10 stars. I enjoyed the two hours spent watching it.

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