Independence Daysaster
Independence Daysaster

Independence Daysaster

2013Movie86 minEnglish

When Earth is attacked by a hostile alien force, a small town firefighter and a rogue SETI scientist team up to activate the only technology capable of defeating the invaders.

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IMDb3.3/10
Director: Christian ViereckGenres: Sci-Fi, Action, Adventure

Plot Summary

When an alien invasion threatens Earth, a disillusioned ex-Marine must overcome his past and rally a ragtag group of survivors. They fight to protect the planet from a technologically superior enemy determined to enslave humanity and harvest its resources.

Critical Reception

Independence Daysaster received largely negative reviews from critics and audiences, often cited as a low-budget imitation of its more famous namesake. Its production values, script, and acting were common targets of criticism, though some acknowledged its ambitious scope for its budget.

What Reviewers Say

  • Lacks the spectacle and narrative coherence of its inspirations.
  • Suffers from weak writing and uninspired performances.
  • A budget sci-fi film that doesn't quite live up to its premise.

Google audience: Audience reviews often echo critical sentiments, with viewers frequently pointing out the film's low production quality and derivative plot. Some found it watchable as a B-movie, but it generally failed to impress.

Fun Fact

The film's title is a deliberate play on the 1996 blockbuster 'Independence Day', aiming to capitalize on the name recognition for a much smaller-budget production.

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