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Summary: Buy this DVD
Review: A good movie, well produced, great actors. It's a must see. A movie for the whole family.
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Summary: one of the Best movies i ever seen.
Review: Boy, from the looks of these Comments you think they were talking about Batman and Robin or Ishtar, well folks this is a preety Damned Good Movie. it's got everything that the whole family will love. it's got one-liner's, Humor, Tears, a Good Music Score, Wonderful Special Effects, and everything that a sci-fi lover can wish for. it's very Grand and entertaining and will blow you to the Edge and a good DVD Buy. so Enjoy ^_^.
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Summary: Remake of George Pal's version of WAR OF THE WORLDS
Review: I remember seeing this and really being wrapped up in it up until after the end of the countdown (when the "extermination" began). From then on, the movie was so-so. As my dad & I left the theater, we realized we had been enjoying ID4 (the second half, at least) already for years, when it was WAR OF THE WORLDS, the 50's sci-fi blockbuster by George Pal. The real slap in the face is how the movie's directors/writers (who also brought us the fun monster movie GODZILLA that bore no resemblance whatsoever to Godzilla in story or appearance; I really did like GODZILLA, but it was basically a mix of JURASSIC PARK and 20 MILLION MILES TO EARTH with some BEAST FROM 20K FATHOMS thrown in for good measure) didn't even acknowledge Pal's version during countless interviews. They sited every science fiction cliche film in the book, but not WAR OF THE WORLDS. The plot line -- at least from the initial blasting (end of the countdown, when the aliens unleash the first blasts) -- is almost directly taken from WOTW, right down to the "virus" that defeats the aliens. Sheesh. A fun initial hour, a yawner thereafter. Good effects though and some nice performances from some of my favorite actors.
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Summary: PICTURE QUALITY IS VERY BAD!
Review: I thought this DVD will have the works well apart from the fact that it has all the behind the scenes info and additional footage and stuff but the picute quality is awful. I have a flat screen tv at home and I had to go into different modes in colour settings for about 20 minutes before I was satisfied.It is as though they have used a direct LD transfer without clearing anything. I know this will not stop anyone from buying this movie but I was really annoyed about the image resolution.
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Summary: Good effects ... PAINFULLY bad story.
Review: Ready for a no-brainer? This is the movie for you! Put it in, crank up the speakers, and try to suppress your gag reflex. Effects? Yup...real good. Casting? Poor. You will lose your respect for most if not all of this cast after seeing this. What a waste (and miscast) of Jeff Goldblum. I can't watch Bill Pullman anymore because of this movie. And Brent (Spiner), you're so much better than this... Acting? They do the best with what they were given. Script? YIKES! Pure Hollywood trash. One silly (and yet painfully predictable) turn after another. I actually like a lot of big-budget Hollywood movies, but this movie deserves the bad rap that blockbusters often get. So if you unwisely decide to invest in this movie, prepare to suspend your disbelief like you never have before...
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Summary: This is how they should all be!
Review: This DVD nears perfection. It has everything you could possibly be interested in, and and even more. From the different versions of the film to the alternate ending to the Easter Eggs (which include various 'on the spot' new coverage videos) this DVD rocks. I honestly cannot think of anyone who wouldn't like this DVD based solely on its' special features. Yes, the story was a little pat, but come on... Definitely recommended!!!
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Summary: Great Summer Movie
Review: When you think of great dramatic movies, this should be nowherenear the list. However, when you think of great popcorn movies, this should be at the top of the list. From Jeff Goldblum's patented neurotics. To Will Smith's single minded heroics. To Bill Pullman's to good to be true President. This is the perfect summer movie. It's got humor, heart and great special effects...
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Summary: ID4 Explodes
Review: ID4 DVD By: Heather Wadowski USC Grade: A+ In 1996 one film stood out during the summer blockbusters-- "Independence Day, " or "ID4" as it has come to be known. It had everything to make it an instant hit and a classic for people to enjoy years down the road: a touching story, engaging characters, humor, lots of stars, even more explosions, and something most big blockbusters forget to include... a plot. Now, for its fouth anniversary, "ID4" is being released on DVD. And, just like the movie itself, it is coming out with a big bang. "ID4" the DVD edition is flawless and extremely entertaining. It shows that just when viewers thought "ID4" couldn't get any bigger, it still has some explosions left to please us all. "ID4" the DVD is a 2 DVD set featuring: the original "ID4," "ID4" the special edition release with 9 minutes of added scenes, commentary by Roland Emmerich and Dan Devlin, theatrical trailers, TV spots, the original biplane ending, production stills gallery, an "ID4" game, special effects commentary by Academy Award winners Doug Smith and Volker Engle, and more. All and all this adds up to hours and hours of "ID4" fun. Even though Independence day is over and done with, celebrate our freedom with the cast that's thought of every Fourth of July; The cast of "ID4." For Sci-Fi fans and especially fans of Will Smith, Bill Pullman, Vivica A. Fox, Randy Quaid and Jeff Goldblum, this is a must-have DVD.
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Summary: id4 #1
Review: i think id4 is a great forth of july movie to wach with the family
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Summary: Big, Loud, And Stupid - the WWF of SF flicks
Review: I wasn't going to buy this film, but finally decided, what the hey, it's time for something gratuitously stupid, and the DVD package offered som einteresting extras (and had a very positive rating for its technical qualities.) Well, it's big, loud, and stupid, as ever, and no matter that the special edition adds a few bits that help make some of the idiocy a little less idiotic -- this is not saying anything to complement the film, believe me. The key to enjoying this film is in sitting back and letting it roll over you -- Emmerich and Devlin mention THE TOWERING INFERNO as their inspiration, and it's easy to see. Remember, all those Irwin Allen disaster flicks appeared to have been made by people with oysters in place of brains. The greatest regret for me is that the destruction of Los Angeles isn't more prolonged (one of the key selling points of VOLCANO for me.)
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