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I actually watched Independence Day 2 around a month ago (some general thoughts inside)
The new actors all suck badly, Liam Hemsworth, Maika Monroe and the guy who plays Will Smith's son are all pretty much charisma vaccuums. The returning actors try their best but it is clear the movie is more interested in blowing stuff up than actually giving us a solid reason for caring.
That said, the CGI looks hilariously off, but this was 2 months before release and there is still time. Most of the destruction is seen in the trailers, no major memorable setpieces this time around unfortunately. The boss-alien is well designed but not something we haven't seen before.
The difference between this, and Jurassic World is that we have seen cities being destroyed over and over in the past 20 years, but there have been no dinosaur movies outside the Jurassic series.
Goodness, is every big summer movie being taken out back and shot?! Jun 04, 15:09
This just means a film or two is going to totally exceed expectations and be a surprise hit {nm} Jun 04, 15:13
I'm liking IDAY2 too Jun 04, 15:50
My concern with IDAY2 is what, if any, effect WSMIT not being back will have. Jun 04, 16:07
I can't see nay effect. That was 20 years ago. {nm} Jun 04, 16:09
This is precisely what I said to Snob last night. I'm just not excited for it because of Liam replacing Will. Jun 04, 16:39
What gives me pause, is that early indicators like the initial trailer view counts and Superbowl Spot were soft Jun 04, 16:57
I actually watched Independence Day 2 around a month ago (some general thoughts inside) Jun 04, 17:07
I think your last line might be the most important - many alien invasion movies but no dinosaur movies {nm} Jun 04, 21:05
The SyFy channel has had a bunch I think but nothing I can remember. =P {nm} Jun 05, 07:51
interesting indeed. {nm} Jun 04, 18:28
Agree the special effects were the star back then. I shouted HOLY SH...! During the Jun 04, 22:27
"Earthquake" was a big deal in the 1970s, and I loved to watch "When Worlds Collide" when I was a kid. Jun 05, 06:12
The bigger concern is the 20 year gap. That's been a bad gamble for too many recent sequels. {nm} Jun 04, 17:34
How so? Jurrasic World did great. {nm} Jun 04, 19:03
Tron; Vacation; Dumb And Dumber; Zoolander; My Big Fat Greek Wedding; Barbershop; Terminator; Die Hard; Scream {nm} Jun 05, 07:12
Tron Legacy was a big hit, only reason sequel was put on hold was Disney is spoiled for product right now. {nm} Jun 05, 07:21
DIE4 was the best performing Die Hard movie, and that was after a 12 year gap {nm} Jun 05, 10:59
6 yrs later, the 5th movie only made half as much {nm} Jun 05, 11:21
Terminator was only a six year gap and had massive quality issues. Barbershop 3 was a successful little programmer {nm} Jun 05, 11:12
There's something in the air... {nm} Jun 04, 16:12
There Must Be Something In The Water. Jun 04, 16:29
Your boy The SEETVFund will never miss an opportunity to pimp Miami Vice. Link... to the best video ever...inside. Jun 05, 01:18
I was out on ID4 when they didn't bring back Egg {nm} Jun 04, 20:52
Her? {mm} {nm} Jun 05, 06:22
It was as ann as the nose on Plain's face they were never going to cast her {nm} Jun 05, 09:31
I'm thinking there will be 2-3 late June/July big hits Jun 05, 13:29
anecdotal, but haven't spoken to even one person who's hyped for IDAY2 Jun 09, 11:13