Independence Day - Reviews and Reaction Thread - Page 13 - Blu-ray Forum

mar3o · 07-05-2013, 02:41 AM

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Originally Posted by ditcin

I hate this movie. I saw it at a screening a month prior to its release. Dean Devlin (the Producer) address the audience just before it started.
The beginning of showing the arrival of the alien crafts on Earth was ripped-off from the Original "V" Miniseries. From there on, especially the ending was right out of the Original War of the Worlds. The guy sitting in the row directly ahead of me was so mad he threw the press kit folder (we all were given) down on the floor and walked out. In the lobby after the film most were just complaining how so many scenes were out right stolen from War of the Worlds. My review was in Films In Review and I gave it a big thumbs down. It's just such a stupid horrible movie - then again, most of Roland Emmeric are either stolen material or just plain stupid.

Who bothers to enter a thread of a film they hate just to comment that they hate it? What's the point?

ditcin · 07-05-2013, 10:08 AM

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Originally Posted by mar3o

Who bothers to enter a thread of a film they hate just to comment that they hate it? What's the point?

More like driving by a car accident just to see what's going on. Besides, it was to state what the "adult" reaction was at the screening since it seem most people to actually saw it then, and liked it were kids at the time - which would explain why they didn't think differently.

stlcards · 01-20-2014, 05:44 PM

Any chance of seeing new transfers for early titles like Independence Day, Entrapment, and others?

BenjaminG · 01-20-2014, 10:13 PM

I'm hopeful that the seemingly cancelled 3D release will rear its head again before the sequel.

SethRex · 01-20-2014, 10:20 PM

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Originally Posted by BenjaminG

I'm hopeful that the seemingly cancelled 3D release will rear its head again before the sequel.

Yes I'd love to see it in theaters again, even if in 3D.

JimmyTwoTimes · 01-21-2014, 05:41 AM

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Originally Posted by BenjaminG

I'm hopeful that the seemingly cancelled 3D release will rear its head again before the sequel.

I'm still not holding my breath on that sequel. I'd love to be proven wrong, but they've been playing that song for a very, very long time.

FelixFlankin · 01-21-2014, 07:46 AM

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Originally Posted by JimmyTwoTimes

I'm still not holding my breath on that sequel. I'd love to be proven wrong, but they've been playing that song for a very, very long time.

Well, there is a release date in 2016. That's a pretty big start.

JimmyTwoTimes · 01-21-2014, 07:57 AM

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Originally Posted by FelixFlankin

Well, there is a release date in 2016. That's a pretty big start.

That's my story and I'm sticking to it. I'll believe it when I'm watching it.

Astro Zombie · 07-05-2014, 01:57 AM

Anyone else watching this tonight? I just finished watching it, and I still absolutely love it, one of my favorite '90s blockbusters. It's cheesy in parts sure, but it's a total blast to watch. I always look forward to my annual viewing of Independence Day

HD Goofnut · 07-05-2014, 02:10 AM

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Originally Posted by Astro Zombie

Anyone else watching this tonight? I just finished watching it, and I still absolutely love it, one of my favorite '90s blockbusters. It's cheesy in parts sure, but it's a total blast to watch. I always look forward to my annual viewing of Independence Day

Still waiting on the extended cut to be released on BD.

Dylan34 · 07-05-2014, 02:16 AM

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Originally Posted by HD Goofnut

Still waiting on the extended cut to be released on BD.

I watched my copy this afternoon. Still holds entertainment value. Also agree we need extended cut and with a 4k transfer please.

Astro Zombie · 07-05-2014, 02:16 AM

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Originally Posted by HD Goofnut

Still waiting on the extended cut to be released on BD.

There's an extended cut? Didn't know that.

kidglov3s · 07-05-2014, 02:21 AM

I watched this along with the PSE LD of 1776, as has been my tradition for years (I think I've been watching ID4 each 7/4 since 2007). I was impressed by the audio today, and I found the video to look pretty good while at the same time feeling like there might be more detail there.

I'm happy with the disc but I'd upgrade if there was a new transfer that was demonstrably better. I'm fortunate in this case to thoroughly prefer the theatrical cut (as I typically do when I feel like it's an long movie made longer for no real purpose). I'm good on extras, with the 2 disc DVD.

HD Goofnut · 07-05-2014, 02:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Astro Zombie

There's an extended cut? Didn't know that.

Yep, it's on DVD. Have a look: http://www.movie-censorship.com/report.php?ID=587558

kngtmat · 07-05-2014, 02:25 AM

I like it but I never bought it. I wanted to get the original 2 disc DVD but by the time I had a player they were gone and then went to a single disc.

I never bothered to get the BD also. I hope they put it out on 2 disc someday.

Astro Zombie · 07-05-2014, 02:25 AM

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Originally Posted by HD Goofnut

Yep, it's on DVD. Have a look: http://www.movie-censorship.com/report.php?ID=587558

That's cool, I'll have to watch it someday

RudyC · 07-05-2014, 02:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Astro Zombie

That's cool, I'll have to watch it someday

it adds a little more comedy to the film.

it also explains why that kid was all sick and puking.

Lionel Horsepackage · 08-14-2014, 11:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ditcin

I hate this movie. I saw it at a screening a month prior to its release. Dean Devlin (the Producer) address the audience just before it started.
The beginning of showing the arrival of the alien crafts on Earth was ripped-off from the Original "V" Miniseries. From there on, especially the ending was right out of the Original War of the Worlds. The guy sitting in the row directly ahead of me was so mad he threw the press kit folder (we all were given) down on the floor and walked out. In the lobby after the film most were just complaining how so many scenes were out right stolen from War of the Worlds. My review was in Films In Review and I gave it a big thumbs down. It's just such a stupid horrible movie - then again, most of Roland Emmeric are either stolen material or just plain stupid.

I wonder exactly how many critics stormed out of preview-screenings of the original 1977 Star Wars movie in protest -- George Lucas ripped off just as many (and probably more) prose and filmed SF sources as Roland Emmerich did with ID4. Wonder if this even occurred to that audience-guy at the 1996 screening? Probably not.

jmaravig · 09-01-2014, 04:05 PM

Did anyone else notice a special edition of ID4 scheduled for 9/9? Is this just another repackaging gimmick?

deepblonde · 09-08-2014, 07:40 AM

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Originally Posted by jmaravig

Did anyone else notice a special edition of ID4 scheduled for 9/9? Is this just another repackaging gimmick?

Bump: I'd like to know this too! Anyone have any idea?

07-05-2014, 02:21 AM	#253
kidglov3s Banned Top contributor Member since:Aug 2013 4K collection:14 Blu-ray collection:2124	I watched this along with the PSE LD of 1776, as has been my tradition for years (I think I've been watching ID4 each 7/4 since 2007). I was impressed by the audio today, and I found the video to look pretty good while at the same time feeling like there might be more detail there. I'm happy with the disc but I'd upgrade if there was a new transfer that was demonstrably better. I'm fortunate in this case to thoroughly prefer the theatrical cut (as I typically do when I feel like it's an long movie made longer for no real purpose). I'm good on extras, with the 2 disc DVD. Last edited by kidglov3s; 07-05-2014 at 02:31 AM.

07-05-2014, 02:25 AM	#255
kngtmat Blu-ray Guru Member since:Oct 2012 Location:Auburndale Fl 4K collection:35 Blu-ray collection:332 DVD collection:3 Digital collection:26 iTunes collection:1	I like it but I never bought it. I wanted to get the original 2 disc DVD but by the time I had a player they were gone and then went to a single disc. I never bothered to get the BD also. I hope they put it out on 2 disc someday. Last edited by kngtmat; 07-05-2014 at 02:30 AM.

09-01-2014, 04:05 PM	#259
jmaravig Active Member Member since:Feb 2008 4K collection:253 Blu-ray collection:333 Trading Score:57	Did anyone else notice a special edition of ID4 scheduled for 9/9? Is this just another repackaging gimmick? Last edited by jmaravig; 09-01-2014 at 04:25 PM.

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