Independents' Day

Twenty years after the alien invasion in the first film, humanity has utilized salvaged alien technology to build a global defense system. However, when a new, even more formidable alien threat arrives, a new group of heroes must band together to save the planet from total destruction. The fate of the world once again rests on the shoulders of unlikely individuals and their courage.

Independence Day: Resurgence received largely negative reviews from critics and was a disappointment at the box office compared to its predecessor. While some acknowledged the spectacle and action, many criticized the convoluted plot, lack of originality, and underdeveloped characters.

• The film relies too heavily on nostalgia and spectacle, failing to deliver a fresh or engaging story.

• Character development is weak, with many returning actors given little to do.

• While visually impressive, the plot is messy and nonsensical, lacking the charm of the original.

Google audience: Audiences found the sequel to be a visually impressive but ultimately disappointing follow-up. Many felt it lacked the originality and heart of the first film, with some enjoying the action sequences but lamenting the plot's weaknesses and missed potential.

The film features a scene where a character pilots a captured alien spacecraft, a concept that was explored in early development for the original 1996 film.