Independence Day
Independence Day (also promoted as ID4) is a 1996 American science fiction action film directed by Roland Emmerich, written by Emmerich and the film's producer Dean Devlin, and stars an ensemble cast that consists of Will Smith, Bill Pullman, Jeff Goldblum, Mary McDonnell, Judd Hirsch, Margaret Colin, Randy Quaid, Robert Loggia, Vivica A. Fox, James Rebhorn, and Harvey Fierstein. The film focuses on disparate groups of people who converge in the Nevada desert in the aftermath of a worldwide attack by a powerful extraterrestrial race. With the other people of the world, they launch a counterattack on July 4—Independence Day in the United States. While promoting Stargate in Europe, Emmerich conceived the film while answering a question about his belief in the existence of alien life. Devlin and Emmerich decided to incorporate a large-scale attack having noticed that aliens in most invasion films travel long distances in outer space only to remain hidden when reaching Earth. Shooting began on July 28, 1995, in New York City, and the film was completed on October 8, 1995. Considered a significant turning point in the history of the Hollywood blockbuster, Independence Day was at the forefront of the large-scale disaster film and sci-fi resurgence of the mid-late 1990s. It was released worldwide on July 3, 1996, but began showing on July 2 (the same day the film's story begins) in original release as a result of a high level of anticipation among moviegoers. The film received mixed reviews, with praise for the performances, musical score and visual effects, but criticism for its characters. It grossed over $817.4 million worldwide, becoming the highest-grossing film of 1996 and the second-highest-grossing film ever at the time, behind Jurassic Park (1993). The film won the Academy Award for Best Visual Effects and was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Sound. The sequel, Independence Day: Resurgence, was released 20 years later on June 24, 2016, as part of a planned series of films.
[Urinating] I don't believe this. Jasmine. Neighbors moving out. Guess they finally got tired of all these quakes. [Urinating] A little shake, and they running. TV: Police and the fire departments are asking everyone to stay off the phone. Baby, there's something on the news about the quake. TV: The police are asking us not to call 911. What's up, man? What you been doing out there? Shooting the aliens. Oh, you shooting aliens, right? You think you tough, huh? What you got? Turn around. Let me see what you got. Come on, Boomer. Let's get you something to eat. Mmm. Uh, nnnnn... Oh, now, watch out. Watch it now, baby. I'll go grab the paper. All right.
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Newscaster On TV: Pentagon officials are reporting more ships have just arrived over the capitals of India, England, and Germany, bringing estimates up to anywhere from 10 to 15 of these city-sized spacecraft. I know, Ma. Just try and stay calm. Tell her to pack up and leave town. Why? What happened? Just do it! Oh, Ma. Ma, listen. Get your stuff together and head for Aunt Esther's. Don't argue with me. Just go! David, why did I just send my mother to Atlanta? David. David, talk to me. Did you hear me tell you that the signal hidden in the satellite feed is slowly recycling down to extinction? Not really. It's a countdown. A countdown? Wait. A countdown to what, David? Uh, it's like in chess: First you strategically position your pieces, then, when the timing's right, you strike. See? They're positioning themselves all over the world using this one signal to synchronize their efforts. In approximately six hours, the signal's going to disappear, and the countdown's going to be over. And then what? Checkmate.
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[Gasp] Oh, my God. Oh, my God! I've got to call my brother. I'd better call my housekeeper. I gotta call my lawyer. Eh, forget my lawyer. Announcer On TV: Ladies and gentlemen, the president of the United States. Good afternoon. My fellow Americans, a historic and unprecedented event has occurred. The question of whether or not we're alone in the universe has been answered. Although it's understandable that many of us feel a sense of hesitation or even fear, we must attempt to reserve judgment... He says he's your husband. Oh, God.
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What do you want? You got to leave the White House. [Whispering] This is hardly the time nor the place to be having that same old discussion! You don't understand. You got to leave Washington. Well, in case you haven't noticed, we are having a little crisis here. They're communicating with a hidden signal. They're going to attack. You are just being paranoid! Shh! It's not paranoia. The embedding's very subtle. It's probably been overlooked. If-- [Dial Tone]
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TV: The arrival of the alien visitors has caused over 10,000 fender-benders in just a few seconds' time, but this is just the beginning... Uh-uh. Come on, now, you can't go. Uh-uh. Come on, now, you can't go. You got to call them back. I'm not going to do this with you,Jasmine. I've got to report to El Toro. But you said you was on leave for the 4th. Yeah, well, they canceled it!
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