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title: "Independence Day [1996] [DVD]"
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# Independence Day [1996] [DVD]

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## Description

In Independence Day, a scientist played by Jeff Goldblum once actually had a fistfight with a man (Bill Pullman) who is now president of the United States. That same president, late in the film, personally flies a jet fighter to deliver a payload of missiles against an attack by extraterrestrials. Independence Day is the kind of movie so giddy with its own outrageousness that one doesn't even blink at such howlers in the plot. Directed by Roland Emmerich, Independence Day is a pastiche of conventions from flying-saucer movies from the 1940s and 1950s, replete with icky monsters and bizarre coincidences that create convenient shortcuts in the story. (Such as the way the girlfriend of one of the film's heroes--played by Will Smith--just happens to run across the president's injured wife, who are then both rescued by Smith's character who somehow runs across them in alien-ravaged Los Angeles County.) The movie is just sheer fun, aided by a cast that knows how to balance the retro requirements of the genre with a more contemporary feel. -- Tom Keogh

Review: Very good blockbuster - Classic good
Review: OSCAR-WINNING SPECIAL EFFECTS IN BLOCKBUSTER ALIEN INVASION MOVIE! - After the surprise hit of 1994, STARGATE, director Roland Emmerich was given a budget that would make possible a film that would eventually be one of the highest grossing movies of all time. The ground-breaking special effects went on to win an Oscar, & many of these, the miniatures, C.G.I. & digital effects are examined & explained in the comprehensive 'special features' which comprises the second of this 2 disc presentation. INDEPENDENCE DAY in this 'definitive edition' contains scenes not in the original cut, of which some make sense & others superfluous, but all most likely edited for time. For a sci-fi adventure film, the script throughout is eceptionally good with only minor cringe-making moments. The military & technical installations are authentic & the many crowd scenes, in particular, the 'panic in the streets' sequences are entirely believable & well-handled. The excellent cast, headed by Will Smith & Jeff Goldblum have well-drawn characters & have a terrific rapport in their scenes together. The 2 female leads are strong & also perfectly cast, as are all the supporting actors, but it is the rôle of President that keeps the whole thing together & here Bill Pullman surely gives the performance of his career. The rousing speech he gives just before the final showdown, is a well written piece of patriotic jargon & gift to any actor, though his character taking part in the aerial battle is open to contention! Look out especially for the humorous reference to 2001: A SPACE ODESSEY, the benchmark on which all future Sci-Fi films would follow & improve in the way of special effects, as does this film & others afterwards No mention is made of the music in the 'special features' , which is a glaring oversight, however, Luton-born David Arnold has delivered a score that matches the scale of the production completely & is without question the best film & tv composer in this country. (For all fans of this film, & soundtrack enthusiasts, I strongly recommend the INDEPENDENCE DAY ORIGINAL SOUNDTRACK CD.) This re-mastered DVD is superb quality & the value-for-money aspect cannot be underestimated. A bargain! HIGHLY RECOMMENDED. (Delivery was quick)

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN  | B00028491G |
| Actors  | Bill Pullman, Jeff Goldblum, Judd Hirsch, Mary McDonnell, Will Smith |
| Aspect Ratio  | 16:9 - 2.35:1 |
| Best Sellers Rank | 31,212 in Electronics & Photo ( See Top 100 in Electronics & Photo ) 721 in DVD-VCR Combinations |
| Country of origin  | United Kingdom |
| Customer reviews | 4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars (5,802) |
| Director  | Roland Emmerich |
| Is discontinued by manufacturer  | No |
| Item model number  | 04118VDVD |
| Language  | Unqualified (Dolby Digital 5.1) |
| Media Format  | PAL |
| Number of discs  | 1 |
| Package Dimensions  | 18.8 x 13.6 x 1.4 cm; 81.65 g |
| Producers  | Dean Devlin |
| Release date  | 17 May 2004 |
| Run time  | 2 hours and 19 minutes |
| Studio  | Twentieth Century Fox |
| Subtitles:  | English |
| Writers  | Dean Devlin, Roland Emmerich |

## Product Details

- **Colour:** Colour
- **Format:** PAL
- **Language:** English
- **Runtime:** 2 hours and 19 minutes

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Very good blockbuster
*by F***S on 6 January 2026*

Classic good

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ OSCAR-WINNING SPECIAL EFFECTS IN BLOCKBUSTER ALIEN INVASION MOVIE!
*by E***. on 10 May 2015*

After the surprise hit of 1994, STARGATE, director Roland Emmerich was given a budget that would make possible a film that would eventually be one of the highest grossing movies of all time. The ground-breaking special effects went on to win an Oscar, & many of these, the miniatures, C.G.I. & digital effects are examined & explained in the comprehensive 'special features' which comprises the second of this 2 disc presentation. INDEPENDENCE DAY in this 'definitive edition' contains scenes not in the original cut, of which some make sense & others superfluous, but all most likely edited for time. For a sci-fi adventure film, the script throughout is eceptionally good with only minor cringe-making moments. The military & technical installations are authentic & the many crowd scenes, in particular, the 'panic in the streets' sequences are entirely believable & well-handled. The excellent cast, headed by Will Smith & Jeff Goldblum have well-drawn characters & have a terrific rapport in their scenes together. The 2 female leads are strong & also perfectly cast, as are all the supporting actors, but it is the rôle of President that keeps the whole thing together & here Bill Pullman surely gives the performance of his career. The rousing speech he gives just before the final showdown, is a well written piece of patriotic jargon & gift to any actor, though his character taking part in the aerial battle is open to contention! Look out especially for the humorous reference to 2001: A SPACE ODESSEY, the benchmark on which all future Sci-Fi films would follow & improve in the way of special effects, as does this film & others afterwards No mention is made of the music in the 'special features' , which is a glaring oversight, however, Luton-born David Arnold has delivered a score that matches the scale of the production completely & is without question the best film & tv composer in this country. (For all fans of this film, & soundtrack enthusiasts, I strongly recommend the INDEPENDENCE DAY ORIGINAL SOUNDTRACK CD.) This re-mastered DVD is superb quality & the value-for-money aspect cannot be underestimated. A bargain! HIGHLY RECOMMENDED. (Delivery was quick)

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ The ultime edition that was needed
*by G***L on 31 December 2025*

If the theatrical version was good, the extend version is even better. And the image and sound are great.

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